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Title: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: gocougs77 on August 15, 2012, 12:01:01 PM
So I was wondering If any of these apps were compatable with a ps3 controller or a Wii classic controller.

- modern combat 3 -
minecraft pe
- emulators (I know they work on a Wii classic using wiimote, but can you use a ps3 controller?)
- sims 3
- real racing 2
- samurai 2
- Bang bang racing
- galaxy on fire 2
- vendetta online
- backbreaker
- Guerilla bob
Title: Re: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: JayJ on August 15, 2012, 12:13:27 PM
If your device is rooted and you install the app Sixaxis from Google Play they should all be configurable...

Check this out...

http://www.Nexus7Forum.com/index.php?topic=556.0
Title: Re: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: gocougs77 on August 15, 2012, 12:33:40 PM
I don't really want to root. I've heard it can be risky.
Title: Re: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: JayJ on August 15, 2012, 01:24:20 PM
I've rooted two Android phones and my N7, nothing risky if you research and do it properly!
But it's your choice, I wouldn't persuade to if you didn't want too.
Title: Re: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: gocougs77 on August 15, 2012, 02:35:44 PM
I'll think about it. Do you know if you can use a controller on any of the apps I listed without a root?
Title: Re: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: Nemoman on August 15, 2012, 02:43:11 PM
I'm not sure but there's an app called Tegrazone that spotlights THD games. If you click on the Games tab you'll see a few games that are listed as controller compatible.
Title: Re: Re: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: JayJ on August 17, 2012, 03:34:43 PM
I'll think about it. Do you know if you can use a controller on any of the apps I listed without a root?

If you install an app called "Sixaxis" most games will be useable with a PS3 controller.
Title: Re: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: radiocycle on August 17, 2012, 03:39:24 PM
What about my Logitech Attack III joy stick?  Think I'll give it a try with Asphalt 7.

Update:  Wow, I can't believe it but it works really cool.  Just lacking one function though; the N2O boost.  Other than that it steers and brakes very nicely.  Cool!

r

Title: Re: Nexus 7 ps3/ wii classic controller compatabillity
Post by: JayJ on August 17, 2012, 04:00:26 PM
No sure mate, you'd have to check the Sixaxis app for controller compatibility.