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Gamepad Durability

How is everyone's gamepad holding up and how long have you been using the phone?
I was playing Marvel vs. Capcom last night and forgot how hard I like to mash the controls! Maybe because the phone's smaller than an actual controller, I feel like it's so much more delicate.
Let me know if anyone's buttons have begun to stick, break, or just quit working and being responsive.

its a really solid gamepad for me, ive had mine for just under a year now and ive played heaps of games, emulators, ps1 games etc
there has been no sticking or breaking for me, just for a few games there have been issues because im on the ICS beta

ttiimm said:
its a really solid gamepad for me, ive had mine for just under a year now and ive played heaps of games, emulators, ps1 games etc
there has been no sticking or breaking for me, just for a few games there have been issues because im on the ICS beta
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You just mean compatibility issues on ICS, right?

Are we talking about the gamepad and the buttons or ICS here ?

It's pretty damn durable.
I've dealt with Windows Mobile, iOS, Windows Phones and other Droids... needless to say, having BUTTONS was such a damn relief that I went on a fighting game frenzy (I kid you not when I say I've played almost every fighter released in the past 20 years)... and the Xperia PLAY's been taking it like a champ.

I saw a article once where sony claimed that you could beat the hell out of the gamepad (to an extent) and it would still work.
As for mine, the only thing wrong with it is the scratches caused by sliding up and down
All buttons work fine for me, and i bash them a lot, only had since christmas though

Perfect, this is just what I wanted to hear. Looks like I can mash away then!
I'm so surprised at how good the controls feel, especially the D-pad. They have such a nice click to them and still feel good rolling forward and back (Hadouken!)

Solar.Plexus said:
Perfect, this is just what I wanted to hear. Looks like I can mash away then!
I'm so surprised at how good the controls feel, especially the D-pad. They have such a nice click to them and still feel good rolling forward and back (Hadouken!)
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I agree. All the buttons click nicely when pressed. Sony Ericsson did a very good job !

Honestly, the only complaint I have at all is that my hands cramp from holding the small device and pushing buttons quickly. But what can I expect, it's not a controller, it's a phone.
My hands probably wouldn't cramp as much if I didn't make Megaman dash-jump every step he takes...

The gamepad itself is durable, but the flex cable inside the slider sure as hell isn't.

the Xperia Play gamepad it's tough i guess
mine works like a clockword :good:
but the slider of this device feels frail

kgtau said:
the Xperia Play gamepad it's tough i guess
mine works like a clockword :good:
but the slider of this device feels frail
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My slider on my xperia play is weird. Sometimes if i slide my xperia play closed it shuts itself off.

I think its pretty durable slider seems pretty good give ls a reasuring clack when it slides open and close the only think I could complain about the gamepad is the L/R triggers after 6 months of my second play (first I dropped down the toilet) the R trigger seems alot weaker than the L because of heavy fifa and FPS gaming but love this phone would like a xp2 but thats a different topic ..
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Gamepad still works great. Still got that clickiness to it but the slider is a bit loose still not a problem though as everything works.

chery2k said:
My slider on my xperia play is weird. Sometimes if i slide my xperia play closed it shuts itself off.
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maybe the spring is loose ?
ILikeTheWayYouMove2 said:
I think its pretty durable slider seems pretty good give ls a reasuring clack when it slides open and close the only think I could complain about the gamepad is the L/R triggers after 6 months of my second play (first I dropped down the toilet) the R trigger seems alot weaker than the L because of heavy fifa and FPS gaming but love this phone would like a xp2 but thats a different topic ..
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:laugh: you dropped it down to the toilet ?
geez, how did it happen :laugh:
btw my L / R buttons works fine
the L / R button feels almost the same like DualShock 3 controller L2 / R2 , really love it
sufy1000 said:
Gamepad still works great. Still got that clickiness to it but the slider is a bit loose still not a problem though as everything works.
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yeah me too
i thought it's just my xperia play have that slider problem

Yeh I was playing mc3 put it above the toilet on the box thingy went to wash my hands and bam I see it bubblin away in my pee thank god for the free 3 month insurace!! I got a pretty good deal for myxplay got a free xbox with it aswell! And it doesn't bother me about the l/r thingi was just being picky trying to pick afault in my beloved play
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[Q] Best Bluetooth Gamepad Controller with bracket?

I'm looking to buy a bluetooth gamepad with a bracket to hold my phone (Samsung Galaxy S5). Ideally I'd like one where the bracket allows you to adjust the angle. Not many seem to do this, not the cheaper ones at least. It's going to be mainly for emulator gaming on my phone but I may also use on my android TV stick as well.
So far I've looked at the Ipega 9025, 9021, the G910, Phonejoy, Madcatz C.T.R.L.R & Moga devices. The Moga Power Pro is a bit expensive, and the Moga Hero doesn't seem to be available in the UK. Madcatz looks good but a bit large, heavy and expensive. The Phonejoy doesn't look comfortable to hold. The others don't appear to have an adjustable bracket.
Are there any others worth considering?

Compatible earphones (Not in ear) Ideas?

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I don't think you need to be worried about that, any pair should work.

Easy : http://fr-fr.sennheiser.com/orpheus

Kéno40 said:
Easy : http://fr-fr.sennheiser.com/orpheus
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Hahaha
I read about these, they go for something like 55k usd right?

primemonitor said:
Hahaha
I read about these, they go for something like 55k usd right?
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Yeeep. It's a very good choice

Here maybe :
https://www.ibuygou.com/categories/one-more-design-headphones-1.html

Every standard pair of earphones are compatible (why wouldn't they?)
PS. I can't believe people still us "normal" earphones instead of in-ear.

Razje said:
Every standard pair of earphones are compatible (why wouldn't they?)
PS. I can't believe people still us "normal" earphones instead of in-ear.
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Trust me.. I would LOVE to use in-ear headphones, but non are fitting my ears (also my left auditory canal is smaller than my right) and a custom-built model is too expensive I think.

XqepX said:
Trust me.. I would LOVE to use in-ear headphones, but non are fitting my ears (also my left auditory canal is smaller than my right) and a custom-built model is too expensive I think.
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Same here, my left canal is smaller.
I just use a small earbud on the left and a medium one on the right. fits perfectly

Razje said:
Same here, my left canal is smaller.
I just use a small earbud on the left and a medium one on the right. fits perfectly
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Great it's working for you. Suddenly doesn't for me xD

Razje said:
Every standard pair of earphones are compatible (why wouldn't they?)
PS. I can't believe people still us "normal" earphones instead of in-ear.
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i meant for mic/vol functions
also i cant stand in ear although I do like that Apple/S6 ones which are a bit of both

Sennheiser make excellent earphones. I've found their MX series to be quite good and have used two pairs of MX270s over the past seven years.
I've also heard that the Xiaomi earphones are good
Sent from my ONE E1003 using Tapatalk

Brainwavz m2 are an excellent choice. I recently bought them and I totally love them. They also come with variety of eartips and a pair of comply foam tips.
Sent from my ONE E1003 using Tapatalk

If you can use earbuds (technically not an in-ear driver and they are claimed to fit very well in many ears) definitely check out Sonys sbh70.

3D VR Glasses for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML suggestion.

Hello all,
I have became curious about this technology and wanted some feedback and recommendations on which one is best for our phone, my main use will probably be, movies and a little of gaming.
Thanks...:good:

Howdy,
I bought a cheap 20 Euro VR headset and also the Homido VR headset which cost me 80 euro and I ended up selling the Homido! simply because the screen is placed way to close and it's horribly pixilated which I was soooo disappointed about :crying:
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Virtual-Real...roid-System-/161584765016?hash=item259f33d858
Go for something like this, not much pixelation and cheap to buy :good:
The Homido VR did have better FOV and overall was of better 3D quality due to it having nice Optics for it. I would go for something like I showed you but find something with good lenses for an overall better 3D experience ^^

Thanks for the suggestion.

I made the Google Cardboard one to see if I would like it before I invest in it and I loved it so I will be buying a more advanced pair. I saw some on Ebay that had bluetooth remote for $28 free shipping

spacecowboy618 said:
I made the Google Cardboard one to see if I would like it before I invest in it and I loved it so I will be buying a more advanced pair. I saw some on Ebay that had bluetooth remote for $28 free shipping
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I got a cardboard V2 and it works very well

I picked up the View-Master goggles (like Cardboard v2 but plastic construction) when they were on sale for $20 a week (or so) ago. I'm using them with my Zenfone 2 with good results.
A couple thoughts though:
- I'd recommend Bluetooth headphones with this - the headphone cord will be pinched by the closure if you are using wired. You can also hear the built-in speakers through gaps in the case, but you lose stereo effects.
- It is a bit heavy on the nose - I find it is more comfortable pushed up higher on my face.
- They are really cool & I do recommend them.
I went through (and discarded) a few movie apps before settling on "VRTV free". Some of the others had more difficult controls and didn't seem to get the spacing right for the 3D effect (very obvious on text where it was "double vision" instead of 3D). VRTV has a virtual theater mode for 2d movies and then 180 & 360 modes for 3d files. It also has a "re-center" command which is important since I am getting some gyro drift (in fact I came here looking for some sort of calibration app).

Best budget Bluetooth headphones

Hi guys,
Now I've made the move to the pixel, I kinda gotta get some wireless earphones....
I'll be using them mainly for the gym so fit had to be good. In ear headphones tend to 'pop' out my ears but I've never tried the ones with supports (hooks).
Currently using apple headphones which have always fit me well
Any recommendations from you guys??

I use xiaomi sports bluetooth earphones...Pretty good and in budget
danbrown162 said:
Hi guys,
Now I've made the move to the pixel, I kinda gotta get some wireless earphones....
I'll be using them mainly for the gym so fit had to be good. In ear headphones tend to 'pop' out my ears but I've never tried the ones with supports (hooks).
Currently using apple headphones which have always fit me well
Any recommendations from you guys??
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