GamePad for Nexus Player for $39.99 in Play Store.

[Rob]

Nexus Player isn't alone... the game controller is live too:
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Gamepad_for_Nexus_Player?id=nexus_player_gamepad

Unfortunately it's also sold out

Looks like I'll be spending my day pressing the refresh buttons!

 

[galfert]

I ordered one. I contemplated a second. But what games need a second controller?

 

[sniperfox47]

But what games need a second controller?

Emulators? Don't you wanna play Perfect Dark in dual-controller mode like a baws? xD

I'll be interested to see how they connect. If they support Bluetooth or USB HID I'll probably pick one up for my nexus 7/9/10. If not and they connect through WiFi direct I might try my hand at making a userspace driver for them

 

[marctronixx]

two controllers have shipped. should have them tomorrow.

but, no nexus player yet (ordered two)...

 

[GeoUSA]

You connect Gamepads through the Nexus Player's setup screen. After choosing Add Device, you press the power button on the Gamepad and the connection is made using Bluetooth. I only have one controller but there are four blue LEDs on it. When I turn it on, only the first one lights. Last night I played Badland (cooler spin on Flappy Bird and uses the regular remote), Riptide GP2 (also used the remote and costs $1.99), and Beach Buggy Racing (free and works great with the Gamepad- I really like this game).

Gamepads are back in stock in the Play store and I am considering buying one or two more. Anyone found a lower price?

 

[sfbloodbrother]

So, can we use this game pad with our nexus 7 to play other games?

 

[GeoUSA]

So, can we use this game pad with our nexus 7 to play other games?

Interesting idea. While shopping around for a lower price on the Gamepad I did see similar controllers for use with Android tablets and phones.

This one for $29.99 has mostly good reviews and people reporting it working well with Google TV. The write-up makes the Bluetooth connection process sound similar to what I experienced with the ASUS Gamepad on my Nexus Player. I am starting to believe your idea may work and it may be possible to use other controllers with the Nexus Player. Anyone? Bueller?