Gamepad for Mi Box

by HesutuRaul

I was looking to pick up a couple of inexpensive gamepads to play some emulated games with my kids. I ordered a pair of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014KM80A0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 , but unfortunately, it appears your android device needs to be rooted. I didn't want to spend too much, because than I would start to reason, that I should just be buying a NVIDIA shield which comes with a controller for just $199. Anyone know for sure if there are $20 controllers that would work?

vassie

The official one should work fine

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20161027032012&SearchText=xiaomi+bluetooth+controller

thetickz

I bought one and the lag using Bluetooth was terrible so returned it

Sgt-JimmyRustles

You should be able to use the Nexus Player gamepad I think.

http://store.asus.com/us/item/201412AM260000462

tandemelevator

Anybody tried the Ouya gamepads?

CuvisTheConqueror

The Nexus Player Gamepad should do well.

You might also look into PowerA's Moga line. The Hero or Pro will do great in mode B (this is the standard HID mode; mode A is Moga's proprietary interface). Avoid the original Moga/Moga Pocket, though; it pre-dates Android's gamepad API, so it only works in what's considered Mode A on the other pads.

nolookjones

im using this one and it works and gets detected as nexus player gamepad..

https://www.amazon.com/Matricom-XYBA-Rechargeable-Controller-Compatible/dp/B01EO5QPN2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477599608&sr=8-1&keywords=controller+android+matricom

bcursor

Xbox 360 wired controller also working. No lag

DS3, Steam controller not working