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== Software Solutions ==
== Software Solutions ==
[[PS3:PS3XPAD|PS3XPAD]]
=== [[PS3:PS3XPAD|PS3XPAD]] ===
==== Pros: ====
* No additional cost.
==== Cons: ====
* Does not work in recovery mode.
* Does not work in PS2 games.
* Developer does not appear to be supporting the software anymore.
* Controller support varies.
== Hardware Solutions ==
== Hardware Solutions ==
=== Magic-Ns Lite ===
=== [https://www.mayflash.com/product/magic_ns_lite.html Magic-Ns Lite] ===
# Buy the [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4JTDZP6/ Magic-Ns Lite] adapter from Mayflash ($16 as of today).
* Put the adapter into DInput mode (blue light) and pair your controller with the adapter.
# Put the adapter into DInput mode (blue light) and pair your controller with the adapter.
* If you have Smart TV with Bluetooth, turn off your TV during pairing process.
#* If you have Smart TV with Bluetooth, turn off your TV during pairing process.
==== Pros: ====
#* You have to pair only once.
* You have to pair only once.
#* You can use the home button with this adapter.
* You can use the home button with this adapter.
#* Also works with PS1 and PS2 games.
* Also works with PS1 and PS2 games.
#* You need two adapters for two controllers.
* You can use all PS4 or PS5 controller models.
#* You can use all PS4 or PS5 controller models.
* Both Xbox Series (BLE) and Xbox One (BT) controllers are supported.
#* Both Xbox Series (BLE) and Xbox One (BT) controllers are supported.
==== Cons: ====
#* Some early Xbox One controllers are RF only. You can't use them.
* You need two adapters for two controllers.
* Some early Xbox One controllers are RF only. You can't use them.
 
=== [https://blog.gimx.fr/ GIMX] ===
==== Pros: ====
* Can be built for cheaper than a purchased solution.
* Works in recovery mode.
 
==== Cons: ====
* Wired connection only
* If building your own, requires basic knowledge on using a microcontroller such as an Arduino Leonardo.
* No sixaxis support.

Revision as of 02:08, 27 April 2023

Software Solutions

PS3XPAD

Pros:

  • No additional cost.

Cons:

  • Does not work in recovery mode.
  • Does not work in PS2 games.
  • Developer does not appear to be supporting the software anymore.
  • Controller support varies.

Hardware Solutions

Magic-Ns Lite

  • Put the adapter into DInput mode (blue light) and pair your controller with the adapter.
  • If you have Smart TV with Bluetooth, turn off your TV during pairing process.

Pros:

  • You have to pair only once.
  • You can use the home button with this adapter.
  • Also works with PS1 and PS2 games.
  • You can use all PS4 or PS5 controller models.
  • Both Xbox Series (BLE) and Xbox One (BT) controllers are supported.

Cons:

  • You need two adapters for two controllers.
  • Some early Xbox One controllers are RF only. You can't use them.

GIMX

Pros:

  • Can be built for cheaper than a purchased solution.
  • Works in recovery mode.

Cons:

  • Wired connection only
  • If building your own, requires basic knowledge on using a microcontroller such as an Arduino Leonardo.
  • No sixaxis support.