Console controllers are not foreign to Android compatibility, but Microsoft’s Xbox 360 controller has yet to be added to the list. That changes now, as a user over at XDA has figured out a way to get the Xbox 360 wireless controller working with the Nexus 7. There are a few requirements, mainly being the need for root. Thankfully, the Nexus 7 is one of… Read more
The Wikipad has been reported on a few times, but we were afraid it wouldn’t come to the market. Things like this often don’t. But now it’s officially coming to GameStop stores on October 31st. That $499 will net you the tablet, packing a Tegra 3, a 1280×800 display, 16GB of storage, Jelly Bean, and the detachable controller all bundled together. You… Read more
Someone made this custom controller for Angry Birds, and I have to say, this looks like the most fun anyone can have playing this game. And despite public opinion, this game is fun. The Super Angry Birds controller would just make it a LOT more fun. The slingshot actually stores a motorized slider inside, programmed with a simulated force curve to… Read more
Right before the very end of the Kickstarter, the OUYA team brings more news. This time, they’ve partnered with NAMCO BANDAI for a wide array of classic games. This means we will probably see games like Pac-Man on the OUYA, and hopefully other titles like Galaxian. Honestly, old game support is a big part of a console. They’ve also announced four… Read more
When first seeing this, my jaw dropped. So elegant, but so simple. It’s a mount that wraps around your PS3 sixaxis controller and attaches your phone above it, making it into a makeshift portable console. Since we all know the biggest flaw with hardcore gaming on phones is the control scheme. Touch screen controls don’t quite cut it, even when they’re… Read more
Why is it that we have to buy both a tablet and a gaming device like a Vita? Tablets don’t have proper gaming controls, thus cannot be used for some hardcore gaming. Well that’s all about to change with the Wikipad. The Wikipad is a 10.1″ tablet with the standard 1280×800 IPS display, powered by a 1.4 GHz Tegra 3, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal… Read more
The Nexus 7 has quickly become the sleeper hit with Android gaming enthusiasts. Some have made it run Tegra 3 quality graphics. The tablet contains a 12-core graphics processor, making it easily one of the best gaming tablets available. The only thing that is truly needed is a quality controller to be used for all your gaming fantasies. OnLive has… Read more
Companies Nyko and NVIDIA have teamed up to create controllers eyed for Android tablets, specifically Tegra 3 optimized tablets. The controllers will be dubbed the Playpad and the Playpad Pro. To no surprise, these controllers will be optimized for the Tegra 3 chipset on Android tablets and will require Android 3.0 and up to run as well… Read more
While tablets are in some strange place in the market right now, somewhere between an accessory and a stand-out device, it looks like Motorola is looking to make as many devices as they can to fill up that specific niche. We know that the company has two brand new tablets coming out in the Motorola XOOM 2 and the XOOM 2 Media Edition, but now we’ve got a… Read more
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