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Android Gamepads

Overview

This page contains details regarding the various controllers that have been tested for compatibility with webЯcade on Android. The table below provides a high-level overview of each controller and whether it is compatible with Bluetooth and/or USB connections.

Clicking on the name of a Gamepad in the table will navigate to a section containing additional details about the particular controller, including how to pair it via Bluetooth (if applicable).

Gamepad Connectivity Comments
8BitDo Lite Bluetooth and USB
8BitDo Zero 2 Bluetooth and USB
PlayStation DualShock 4 Bluetooth and USB
Xbox 360 Controller USB
Xbox Wireless Controller Bluetooth and USB

Bluetooth Pairing

This section details how to connect a Bluetooth controller to the Android operating system. These steps are independent of any particular controller. Refer to the controller-specific sections (below) for steps that are unique to each controller.

Note

The steps and associated screenshots below are based on a Samsung Galaxy S10. While the actual steps and screens may differ on other Android devices, the process should be similar.

To connect a Bluetooth controller to Android, perform the following steps:

  • Tap the Settings icon to open Android settings (upper left icon in screen below).

  • Select the Connections option (see screen below).

  • Ensure the Bluetooth option is enabled (see screen below).
  • Tap on the Bluetooth text (see screen below).

  • The Android device should start searching for Bluetooth devices (see screen below).
    • If the device is not searching, tap on the "Scan" text in the upper right corner (Currently is shown as "Stop" in the screen below as a scan is already occurring).

  • Refer to the controller-specific sections (below) for steps that are unique to each controller.

Controllers

The following sections provide details regarding controllers that have been tested for compatibility with webЯcade on Android.

8bitDo Lite

This section contains information related to the 8BitDo Lite Controller by 8BitDo.

Bluetooth Pairing

To connect the controller to Android via Bluetooth perform the following steps:

  • Perform the steps described in the Android Bluetooth Pairing section.
  • To enter pairing mode on the controller:
    • Move the controller's Mode switch (middle top of controller) to S (leftmost location).
    • Press the Home button to turn the controller on (near bottom right of controller).
    • Press the controller's Pair button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode (Small button on back edge near the R2 button).
  • The controller should appear in the Available devices section of the Bluetooth settings as show in the screen below.
  • The device should have a name similar to, "Pro Controller".
  • Click on the device name to establish a connection from the controller to the Android device.

  • A prompt similar to the one shown in the following screen should appear.

  • Tap the Pair text to complete the pairing process.

8bitDo Zero 2

This section contains information related to the 8BitDo Zero 2 Controller by 8BitDo.

Bluetooth Pairing

To connect the controller to Android via Bluetooth perform the following steps:

  • Perform the steps described in the Android Bluetooth Pairing section.
  • To enter pairing mode on the controller:
    • While pressing and holding the B button press and hold the Start button to turn on the controller.
    • Press and hold the Select button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode (the LED should rapidly blink).
  • The controller should appear in the Available devices section of the Bluetooth settings as show in the screen below.
  • The device should have a name similar to, "8BitDo Zero 2 gamepad".
  • Click on the device name to establish a connection from the controller to the Android device.

  • A prompt similar to the one shown in the following screen should appear.

  • Tap the Pair text to complete the pairing process.

Alternate Controls

The Zero 2 does not have the necessary inputs to support the alternative control options. Therefore, the Zero 2 is limited to the following inputs for Start, Select, and Show Pause Screen actions.

Name
Gamepad
 Comments
Start Start button
Select Select button
Show Pause Screen X button and Select button Hold down the X button and then press the Select button simultaneously.

PlayStation DualShock 4

This section contains information related to the PlayStation DualShock 4 Controller by Sony.

Bluetooth Pairing

To connect the controller to Android via Bluetooth perform the following steps:

  • Perform the steps described in the Android Bluetooth Pairing section.
  • To enter pairing mode on the controller:
    • While pressing and holding the Share button (upper left on controller) press and hold the PS button (bottom center) until the light bar on the back flashes.
  • The controller should appear in the Available devices section of the Bluetooth settings as show in the screen below.
  • The device should have a name similar to, "Wireless Controller".
  • Click on the device name to establish a connection from the controller to the Android device.

  • A prompt similar to the one shown in the following screen should appear.

  • Tap the Pair text to complete the pairing process.

Xbox 360 Controller

This section contains information related to the Xbox 360 Controller by Microsoft.

Simply connect the Xbox 360 controller to the Android device via the USB cable.

Xbox Wireless Controller

This section contains information related to the Xbox Wireless Controller by Microsoft.

Bluetooth Pairing

To connect the controller to Android via Bluetooth perform the following steps:

  • Perform the steps described in the Android Bluetooth Pairing section.
  • To enter pairing mode on the controller:
    • Turn on the controller by pressing the Xbox button (Xbox logo near the center top of the controller).
    • Press the controller’s Pair button for 3 seconds and release (small button on back near the Left Bumper button).
  • The controller should appear in the Available devices section of the Bluetooth settings as show in the screen below.
  • The device should have a name similar to, "Xbox Wireless Controller".
  • Click on the device name to establish a connection from the controller to the Android device.

  • A prompt similar to the one shown in the following screen should appear.

  • Tap the Pair text to complete the pairing process.
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