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[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmadshawki:
I'm sorry but I have to disagree. OUYA controller works just fine; confirmed by me ;)

It just doesn't work out of the box, you have to have root and the attached file to the keylayouts folder. Don't forget to change permissions to rw-r--r--

The only problem is that there is no start button. May be someone can manipulate the file into making the big U button press start.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funb0b:
I've given in an ordered the Nvidia controller.

OK been using sixaxis app and ps3 controller with some success, although come across some issues. Half Life 2 seems to work but its a bit odd. The D pad works fine to select in the main menu but not in the sub menus, also the other problem is there appears to be no way of changing weapons which is an issue after picking up a gun there's no way of getting through wood blocking door ways. Anyone got a fix?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funb0b:
Also tried it with the otg cable with the same result.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ugoff:
I'd like to be able to use the Shield Portable as a controller. =)
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mejdam:
I stand corrected, thank you ahmadshawki.

1.) Root Device, Install Root Explorer

2.) Download Vendor_2836_Product_0001.kl

3.) place Vendor_2836_Product_0001.kl in /system/usr/keylayout/ in Nvidia Shield

4.) set permissions on kl to rw-r--r--

5.) Reboot Shield Tablet, needed for kl file to take affect.

6.) Put Ouya Controller in pair mode and pair with tablet

7.) Done
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chispas117:
The Nyko playpad portable worked fine me also...what exactly do I need for my tablet to work with my wired x box 360 controller to work?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Keithn:
should just be an otg cable.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hardcore73:
I am using the Nyko Playpad Pro
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Narsil007:
I purchased this controller from Tmart, a ChiCom, and made sure it was shipping from one of their US warehouses. Otherwise, it will take 4 to 12 weeks for delivery, due to customs. :rolleyes: It arrived in under a week.

It works great with an OTG cable. I played Bard's Tale from start to finish with this controller, mirroring the screen on my TV. It's got a 9 foot long cable or so. My only real complaint with it is that the headphone jack in the bottom is non-functional, they even made it too small to insert a headphone jack into. Otherwise, it works just fine. All the buttons function well with solid feedback, none of them are mushy. The large X button in the center functions as the home button and the right stick controls a mouse when you are at your homescreen. I'd prefer the left stick control the mouse but I can live with the right stick doing it.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linuxslate:
I'm using a Logitech F310 USB game pad.

You (obviously) need an OTG cable, but it works fine, no Root or anything.

Also, no BT lag (If such a thing is actually a problem as NVidia would lead you to believe.)

Frankly, I'd don't really see the need for a wireless controller for most on-tablet gaming.

Now, if you are connecting the Shield Tablet to a TV, and sitting on a couch, I can see the problem of wires, extensions, etc., but if you are actually using the Tablet screen, I just don't get it.

If you travel, you still need to carry a USB cable to charge a wireless controller, and unless you have some sort of strange zoom - farsightedness problem, you are going to be close enough to the device that the cable is not going to be in the way of anything, or limit you in any way.

With a USB controller, you can't charge the Shield Tablet while gaming, but if that is really a problem, you probably should seek some help for your gaming addiction.

If your psychiatrist recommends reducing your 12+ hour gaming sessions more slowly, there are OTG "Y" adapters that will let you connect a USB device and charger simultaneously. (They are mentioned in other threads.)

Even if you are charging the Tablet while gaming, you cannot simultaneously charge the Tablet, and the wireless controller without 2 cables.

No matter how you look at it, a wireless controller does not reduce the number of cables you need.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmode:
Bestbuy has the shield controller now. Get them while they last..

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/de...3&pid=1219309057521&pcatId=pcmcat231800050009
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funb0b:
Got my sheild controller today, its Epic.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xenphor:
So the dualshock 3 works wirelessly with the sixaxis app but that requires root correct? And if you unlock the bootloader to get root the warranty will be void. I'm assuming the other towel root method will be erased on any updates? So I guess what I'm asking is, does it work through usb? Can you even use remapping software effectively then through usb without root? Most of the remapping tools I've used need root to work and remapping software is pretty essential for playing with a gamepad on android I've found.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmode:
You just need to root with towelroot and it won't mess with the bootloader at all. Then use Sixaxis. Just heads up the ds3 controller doesn't work with trine 2 and some other games. I think you are better off spending $20 for the Nyko pad pro which has better game support.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mejdam:
amazon has them in stock too

http://www.amazon.com/NVIDIA-945-12...09151784&sr=1-2&keywords=nvidia+shield+tablet
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xenphor:
Isn't the dual shock 3 just a generic hid device? What does a device have to do differently in android? And doesn't the sixaxis app allow the controller to be seen as a native gamepad? I'm sure there's a way to trick trine into seeing it as a compatible pad.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DevenStonow:
Yeah, I'm in the minority and love the form factor of the DS3 and would love to use that over a 360-esque setup
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmode:
U can enable game pad mode but it still doesn't work on trine 2. Even if you use USB otg cable. Unless someone else here knows a work around.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funb0b:
Yeah the work around is buy the nvidia controller (: but seriously though I tried the sixaxis in every combo but still a pain. It may be a placebo but since getting the Shield controller the wifi/system seems better whereas before it would shut down and restart when game streaming its not done it again since hooking up the sheild controller, and as it's hooked up via wifi I'm wondering if there's a link there!

As an aside the Shield controller is epic, the weight, precision and extra functionality are IMHO worth the some what high asking price.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DevenStonow:
So...what's the best option for a broke college student? I was just gonna buy a used DS3.

Does a 360 controller work flawlessley?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmode:
Nyko playpad pro for $19.99 is your best bet for wireless. From videos and what I've read online, it works with most games.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] widbjörn:
Have you tried on Trine 2 and Half Life 2?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mouahmong:
I have. Trine isn't supported on the Pocket, and Half Life is buggy as hell. So no, pocket doesn't work for those two games. Sorry been outta town for work. Best bet is probably what others have been saying, which is the official controller. Just go 12 days without Starbucks and you got your controller.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sloshy42:
My DS3 works for virtually anything I use it with including Half-Life 2 but I want to be able to use it in console mode. When I open console mode on the device, my sixaxis app is forced to close and I'm unable to navigate using my controller wirelessly. I mostly plan on using my tablet portably and not plugged into anything but it would be nice to not be required to buy the Shield controller seeing as it's rather hard to come by right now. Would anyone know a good workaround for this?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MIKEYMCC:
Dualshock 4 and Xbox 360 pad work fine with a wired connection. Xbox One pad does not work at all though, not bothered though as I prefer the DS4. Shame it doesn't work over BT and the touchpad as then I wouldn't bother buying the shield pad.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmode:
It's back on amazon
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] livinonnoslp:
Yeah i actually ordered mine last week, even though i'm still holding out for the LTE Shield.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S0lstice:
bishop payser

Moga controllers work pretty well
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djuniah:
Odd question, but does anyone have one of those chinese knockoff 360 wireless adapters? I attempted to use mine last night, but I couldn't get it working. Here's what i tried:

- Plugged the wireless adapter into my PC and checked the vendor IDs to see if they matched any on the tablet (they didn't)

- Copied the existing 360 wireless adapter keylayout and renamed it to match the vendor IDs that i saw from the last step

- set permissions on it and rebooted

This is one of those adapters that when you plug it into windows, you need to manually tell it to use the 360 wireless drivers, so i figured that it was identifying itself as something different.

I know the adapter works, because i use it on my computer. I'll be messing with it a bit more tonight, but if I can't get it working, i'll probably just order an official one. I just had this laying around already and figured i'd try and get it running.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huckjam:
I use one of those cheap Chinese wireless xbox controller things and the trick to it is you have to install it on your pc just like you said by manually choosing the driver from device manager and then you must sync the controllers you want to use with the shield tab to the pc first then they will autoconnect upon power on. For some reason while connected to android you cannot initally sync the controller to the dongle but you can on the pc then the controller id is stored into the congle so whatever you plug it into next will automatically remember the controller anyway thats the way both of the one i have work and I just got a new one 2 weeks ago.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cloneman1:
I;m using an old logitech USB controller and I think The R2/L2 Keys are not working properly (they should ideally act as LT/RT, but they don't seem to work). at least, this is what I see in GRID
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SirataXero:
DS4 Wireless

Could anyone do me a favor and try to use the DS4 with BlueZ IME? I have a Nexus 5 currently and used to use my DS4 with a home made OTG cable until i found out the BlueZ IME trick. That makes the DS4 work perfectly over Bluetooth with stock Android. No separate app running, no extra configuration. It's unbelievably smooth. Anyway, it's kind of a trick getting it paired and working the first time but it works 100% and reliably every time after (of course the touch pad and headset jack don't work).
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dumbdroid:
It works! Confirmed DS4 working on usb OTG and wireless with the bluez ime trick :)
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeBoX:
Quick question

Does the nvidia button mapping feature ( map screen input to buttons) work with moga? (hero power)
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NicoC72:
What's the trick with this app? I've been having problems getting mine to pair.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whoamanwtf:
The actual Nvidia controller works so much better than any of the Bluetooth ones.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dumbdroid:
Basically you try to connect the controller with bluez ime, it will output an error message...then you need to go to settings-apps and force close bluez ime ;)

It really depends on the game. Some games don't support nvidia controller and they have native DS4 support which gives you by far a much pleasant experience. That and DS4 is a much better controller ;)
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teachmeluv:
Hey Guys. I used the sixxaxis app with the ps3 controller on my Nexus 4 but now I tried to use it with the shield. For sure I first managed to use the pair tool on the pc to change the master address but both versions of the pairing tool (0.25 / 0.1) don't find the device. I changed the USB ports, reinstalled the pairing tool, used different Pc's but no success. Does anyone have an idea?

Gesendet von meinem SHIELD Tablet mit Tapatalk
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ugoff:
I've had this issue when I had Motioninjoy installed. The drivers that it installs for the controller don't allow the pairing software to work, and the pairing tool in Motioninjoy puts the MAC in backward for some reason... I had to uninstall the drivers for the controller and let the Windows default ones take over. Other than that, bad cable? If you have a USB-OTG cable, you can plug the controller into the tablet directly and use Sixaxis to set the MAC.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joaopossamai:
Regular nyko playpad working aswell :D
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fransis88:
Moga pro perfecto!!! 100% compatible
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] incentive:
I'm also using the Ipega 9023 Controller and I'm amazed by it. Very very well thought out in my opinion. I have the supposedly second revision with the red elements and I do not have a big problem with deadzones. I'm not playing that many FPS though. Played through the Bards Tale and some emulated games and it was very enjoyable. For me, there is a definite advantage in comfort to have the sticks and buttons on the sides of the screen, instead of having a seperate controller in your hands and the tablet on a stand. So I'm very happy at the moment. Built quality is very nice in my opinion, as well as ergonomics. The added buttons make sense, especially the volume buttons. I definitely recommend this controller for the Shield Tablet. Will try some gamestream in the future, but there are emulator classics first that need my attention :).
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dstark:
I had a fire tv controller and thought i'd see if it worked over bluetooth. Games so far have been fine. Trine 2 working ok also. Need to try it a bit more and on console mode.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scififone:
I know it has been posted that the moga controllers are working with the shield, but never saw anything that the explicitly said if they work with portal, half life 2, or the nvidia grid app. The one I was looking to get was the Power Moga Hero since it seemed the most portable and would work great with my cell. If anyone could tell me if it works with those apps I'd be very grateful.

Link to the one I'm asking about in case I'm confusing anyone.

amazon.com/POWER-MOGA-Hero-Electronic-Games-Game/dp/B00FB5R9OY
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramontomzer:
I know you are asking about the Moga hero but i just used the moga pro power to play the witcher 2 and it worked perfectly, but be aware that you have to have it on the "b" setting to work. I also installed 3 moga apps (moga pivot, moga vk, and moga drivers) on to the tablet before setting up the controller via the pivot app. unfortunately i cant test it with the moga hero as i only have the pro power... as far as i can tell the hero power should work just fine, assuming it also has a "b" mode... from the pictures i see, it seems to.... hope that helps!
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Greenycq20:
Anyone able to test out the Dualshock 4 on Bluetooth on Android 5 i was able to connect to my nexus 4 with no apps or root and able to navigate menus pretty well. wondering if they added a driver with 5.0.

"reason for asking is im waiting for my shield to arrive"
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iqrailman:
You can't. That's more trick to do. Even Sony who has a dualshock 4 is only give on xperia z3.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
So from skimming this thread and such, let me see if I understand this.

1) I need to root to use my Ouya controller w/o it spinning (which I'm prepared to do)

2) My wireless 360 controller may work via OTG/Wireless Adapter

3) If I use both at once, they will NOT work as controller 1 and 2. I HAVE to have the Shield Controller for that.

Am I correct so far?

I can test a wired Afterglow 360 controller I use for my PC and 360.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Judge584:
Seriously ? where do you live ? it seems available everywhere.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
What was this a response to?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Judge584:
Oups... I was replying to first post. Sorry.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
Wired 360 Afterglow controllers work fine!
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ooBONGoo:
Since lollipop update, the ipega 9023 is somehow broken. Bluetooth still pairs and connects but none of the buttons actually do anything..?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Namuh:
Huh? My Ipega 9023 works fine on my tablet with Lolipop. I'm rooted though maybe thats why? It works fine for Gamestream, Grid, and most android games I play. Make sure you hold "x" then push home button then pair with bluetooth. If that doesn't work try to reset the controller through the little pin hole.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AjieGFX:
were you rooted prior to lollipop, or rooted afterward?

any specific games youve had success with?

or maybe i should say, games that havent been successful?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] giobbe314:
PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (with Sixaxis Controller App)

Does the application work only with the root?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matyas69:
Same here.

I'm not rooted, stock recovery and locked bootloader. I'm waiting a root method without unlocked bootloader. What did you use for synchronise the gamepad, Android Gamepad Assistant FC with Lollipop and i can't change protocol to GHIC.

Yeah i wanted to know too. :D

Edit : Ok it works. :D thank you.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfonso87:
Guys anybody can confirm if there is any other controller that actually works with half life 2, portal, and so on (a part for the nvidia one)? Thank you
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ooBONGoo:
Quick update... Finally got the controller working..
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Namuh:
If you fixed it tell them how so people with the same problems can use your information to troubleshoot.To answer which games I've had problems with, I've only had problems with Trine 2.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ooBONGoo:
Yea, my bad.. Still don't have much time to give extensive instructions, but the easiest thing to do is:

1. Reset your controller via pin hole in the back of the controller..

2. Forget your existing Bluetooth pair on your tablet.

3. Hold button X while pressing Home button on controller

4. Controller will pair and connect with tablet.

5. Money..

Working with all my emus, trine, portal, half-life 2, ps4 remote play, etc.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
XBox 360 wired works great
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfonso87:
Thank you.

Anybody more can tell me if some bluetooth controller works with Half-life2 or portal?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
Confirming that the Ouya controller does if you're rooted
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matyas69:
i9023 work great with Half Life 2, Trine 2, ePSXe (after binding), N64oid, Riptide GP2, GTA(3, VC,SA)
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sas4161:
try use xbox 360/one
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
I installed the custom key layout but my Ouya controller still spins :S
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Judge584:
Does someone knows if vibrations works with a 360 controller and GTA San Andreas ?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfonso87:
I had found my solution, and it works pretty fine.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tincore.and.keymapper&hl=it by [MENTION=5169343]tincore[/MENTION]

I had bought the 2€ add on for analog stick, even if i asked the develop to change it for a full premium. This app just works.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saitzev:
I've been using a PS4 controller with an otg cable and it has worked almost perfectly for me. I've used it in Trine and I've used it on emulators like drastic, myboy and supergnes. As for using it wirelessly i have not tried, issue if trying to pair it but that doesn't work. I'm considering getting a shield controller since it's guaranteed to work.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
Maybe I'm stupid, but Tincore doesn't see the Ouya controller as a device

Edit: Sixaxis reports an error in Lollipop and the PS3 controller doesn't work via USB OTG
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nailyouh:
It works, over otg u just have to press a few buttons :p then it gets detected..

Bt however doesnt work bc of the new pie security thing :/
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibblebill:
I mashed all the buttons :p I'll try again later.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AjieGFX:
yeaa its already confirmed, but I know people like visuals...I know I do lol

PS3 (DS3) & OTG, using sixaxis with no root.

havent tried disconnecting it and using BT, think I'd need root for it..

AVP: Evolution. buttons are different of course, and i havent fiddled with the layout yet.. wasnt a big deal to me, and was uncertain i could modify it without root. will test.

[IMG="PS3 DS3 OTG AVP"]http://i.solidfiles.net/7be142051d.jpg[/IMG]
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyraxx84:
Sixaxis got an update for Lollipop?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vankog:
How did you do this?

I have a 360 Wireless for PC with original Adapter. However, plugging it in does nothing. Well, the status ligth on the adapter turns on, but the controller just keeps blinking. Tried a normal OTG- and a OTG-Y-adapter & adding a power source.

I am also for the time being still on 4.4.2 (update is on my todo), might this be the problem?

PS: oh... it seems the controller actually works.

It is just keeping on blinking all the time, like it searches for a signal, which is annoying and confusing. Does anyone has an idea for a workaround for this?

PS2: well... it does not get recognized by Trine 2. or any other Game. :-/
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] epedrosa:
Can you use an xbox 360 wired controller with otg?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vankog:
according to several reports and even youtube videos, yes.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JHG722:
Has anyone used the Drone Evolution controller, or know how compatible it is with everything?

TIA
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenkiller:
Well it works fine in Portal and HL2.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JHG722:
Shameless bump?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnarvee:
G910 Works

G910 Bluetooth Controller works.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John6670:
I'm looking at a youtube video, and it seems it has a mount

were you able to mount the tablet onto the controller without trouble? If you have, hows the comfort?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thaittnguyen:
has anyone got a different controller to connect to the shield tablet along with the shield game pad? trying to play multiplayer emulator games without having to buy another shield pad.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j__h:
I have a shield controller and red samurai controller from GameStop and i can use them both at the same time on an n64 emulator i have for multiplayer.