Review: Just doesn't work properly with Amazon Fire TV games
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
Let me first say that I have a number of NYKO controllers and accessories for my other gaming platforms and I generally find them to be a solid, affordable alternative to OEM controllers and accessories. Sadly, this controller just doesn't work properly with a lot of games on my Fire TV.The unit I received is attractive and designed to be very similar to theAmazon Fire Game Controller, which I have a couple of. The thing I was really excited about is that the NYKO controller is rechargeable, which the Amazon brand controllers are not.I charged my unit overnight and then paired it with my Fire TV the next day, making certain that I had set the switch underneath the controller to "controller". It paired quickly and easily with my Fire TV and instantly began functioning as a remote, allowing me to work my way through the menus. I was very encouraged at this point.Unfortunately, when testing the unit by trying to launch and play various games, it became clear that this controller has a lot of problems. In several games, including Minecraft Pocket Edition, some of the buttons didn't work or worked inconsistently. In Carmaggedon, it just didn't work at all past launching the game. It wasn't a problem with the Fire TV unit or the game itself because the Amazon brand controller works just fine.If a firmware upgrade becomes available and makes this controller work better, I will update this review. Until then, 1 star. :-(