We have covered Playstation-styled controllers that connect to your HTC EVO in the past, but now if you have a rooted EVO, you can use a real deal Playstation 3 DualShock controller to play your games. This is possible thanks to Dancing Pixel Studios' Sixaxis Controller app.
Before I even get into the details, I must repeat that to run Sixaxis Controller you must have root access. I have tested this on my CM7 HTC EVO 4G, but luckily you can download the free Sixaxis Compatibility Checker app to see if your phone is even supported. You will also need to manually pair your controller with the PC utility SixaxisPairTool and a miniUSB cable.
Now that the technicals are out of the way, let's discuss the app itself. Up to four controllers are supported at once, and key mappings are configurable. Use of the dual analog sticks is capable through the emulation of digital key presses, which you can see in the video below.
I am not going to lie and say that this is an easy app to get running but once it's set up, it sure is a great comfort to play games using a real controller designed for consoles.
Also since this app is only $1.73, the investment is quite low since most people who purchase it probably have a DualShock controller already.
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Bruce… Is this worth the $1.73?
Does it work with Sense based ROMs/phones? (like the previously covered PhoneJoy controllers) Can it handle analog input? (unlike the PhoneJoy IIRC) App + PS3 controller probably isn’t any cheaper than a PhoneJoy (unless you own a PS3) and it seems more complicated to setup, but it sounds like it could have it’s advantages…
I haven’t tried this bad boy out yet. But from the original article, it appears that Sense is a no go on this one. You will need to be rooted AND running an AOSP (CM7, MIUI, etc.) ROM for this to work.
The new 0.2.3 setup tool has a virus attached to it. (WS.Reputation.1)
all clear here, nothing detected on my end.
Yeah, it seems it’s not compatible with Sense ROMs and the newer Galaxy S2, like many of these solutions. There’s a disclaimer on their site about it. Guess I’ll be buying a Phonejoy then, which does work, but I might sette for the cheaper digital only version. I doubt the analog sticks are gonna be functional anytime soon.
yeah im getting a this befre i enter there website:
“This website has been reported to contain the following threats:
Malicious software threat: This site contains links to viruses or other software programs that can reveal personal information stored or typed on your computer to malicious persons.”
And the dl for 2.3 said thers a virus also…???
So, what’s the verdict? Virus? Or no?
Also, the video is private? This seems fishy?
i haven’t had success pairing using there pairing utility. just says “installing driver” then eventually times out. any one having any luck???
Got it working. Pairing utility Wouldn’t work with original sixaxis controller but works with dualshock 3 controller. very nice app!