Reddit mentions of DragonPad Wireless Bluetooth Telescopic Game Controller Joystick For IOS iPhone iPod iPad Samsung HTC Moto Android PC IP117

I did the same thing! Grab one of these guys and you're set:

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Telescopic-Controller-IP117/dp/B00MUG3JPU

It's like having the WiiU tablet right in front of you. The sticks have a slight deadzone that I'm not thrilled with, but it works great for stuff like Skyrim, Portal, or Darksiders.

I'm a huge, huge fan of the ipega PG-9023. I even went as far as to do an in depth review on it after I bought it and used it for a few days. I liked it that much; it's a great controller. This one holds the phone in the center though, not above it. On the plus side, I found it has no issues holding a phone while the phone is protected in a case, and it can extend far enough to even fit a 10" tablet if that's your thing.

If you want one with the phone on top, the Moga Pro and supposedly the Madcatz C.T.L.R. are good choices, but I don't have hands on experience with those. I have the ipega PG-9025, but I don't like it. It's very small with poor grip, and with the phone on top it's unbalanced and cramps my hands after a short period of time.

This It turns my tablet into a big PSP essentially.

How about this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUG3JPU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Same concept, only $30 bucks, better reviews, and seemingly also better build quality for the buttons.

(Note that most low star reviews are from ios users, where it apparently doesn't work well. This subreddit should be fine)

Yes. Actually, there is.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUG3JPU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, it works very well. I own one. No complaints. I primarily have played Wayward Souls on it, probably around 10 hours. I do charge frequently, so I don't have any comments on battery life unfortunately.

I ordered this iPega controller.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUG3JPU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shipping says I should get it sometime in October so I'll update you all on how it works.

If you're serious about emulation you might want a decent D-pad. In my opinion the Moga and Sixaxis have subpar D-pads. This is the best one I've found:

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Telescopic-Controller-IP117/dp/B00MUG3JPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425668994&sr=8-1&keywords=ipega+pg-9023

I recently got this iPega from Amazon for $30. Never heard of the brand before but I decided to spring for it since, like you, I don't like using touch screen buttons for playing classic, emulated games.

I've only tried it with Snes9x so far and it's been great. You don't have to download an app, just hold the controller's home & X buttons simultaneously to sync via Bluetooth. I like the design of the phone sitting between the controls, rather than the standard of the phone being elevated above the controller, since it makes it feel like one game system rather than a phone and separate accessory.
The buttons and joysticks are all responsive and feel pleasant to press, although the Start/Home/Select buttons are small, easily overlooked, and awkwardly sit under your left hand, but otherwise the layout is comfortable.

The only problem is that the Nexus 6 is so thick in the middle that the controller can't secure it if you have most cases on. But what I did was take off the grip pad that the phone is supposed to sit on, which removes without difficulty, and that gave me just enough room to tuck both sides of the phone into the nooks on either side of the controller. That plus the clasp in the middle/bottom of the controller and the locking mechanism for the slider give you enough security to play even while lying down with the phone elevated above you.

So far, I definitely recommend it, especially given the reasonable price, although as I said I have yet to try it with other emulators or games.

(PC Controller) PS4 and/or XboxOne Controller $55

(Smart Phone Controller) MOGA $30-80

(Tablet Controller) Side Mounted Tablet Controller $30

(Keyboard) Cheap Bluetooth Keyboard ~$15

Roughly comes to 230 if you got everything . Since you get all that in a little package, the price tag is understandable IMO.

Yeah I use the iPega PG-9023 which is big as can be, no where remotely pocketable, nor durable enough to be thrown in a bag. It basically makes my devices like a giant PSP, but I'm good with just playing at home or a long road trip where I don't have to worry about stuff.

Nothing shield official... But, there are ones like this, this, and this.
You'll find the same 3-4 designs sold by like 5 different companies. All of them claim to do up to about 10 inch tablets... So the Shield should work in them. I do not know their quality, but they're bluetooth so they should work as a regular x-input style controller.

Emulators. I got THIS controller a while back that can actually hold the tablet. I've used it to play GBA, SNES, N64, PS1, DS and PSP games all fantastically well.

Maybe this?

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You need something like this. iPega Wireless Bluetooth Telescopic Game Controller Joystick For IOS iPhone iPod iPad Samsung HTC Moto Android PC IP117 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MUG3JPU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_uWDMub16DAAVG

Oh no i forgot to mention the controller. There's a telescopic Bluetooth controller i use with it that stretches over it. Lettme find the link and show you it


Edit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MUG3JPU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_c3.Dxb0WMQY2N

This is a pic of my tablet with it. It stretches pretty well and doesn't fall out

https://imgur.com/a/ayhsp

iPega Wireless Bluetooth Telescopic Game Controller Joystick maybe more appropriate !

No i mean the 9023 it's just a bluetooth controller it isn't tablet specific. The 6p is huge so it's perfect for it. I used one for a bit and it works well. takes some getting used to having your hands further apart though. It just solves the button issue. I already owned a moga pro so I dont feel the need to buy a new controller but if i didn't own the moga i'd buy this one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUG3JPU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 This fits both my Nexus 6 and 7 horizontally, it should fit a 8-10 inch tablet either horizontally or vertically. The right stick on mine isn't 100% perfect, but it doesn't bother me, though I don't know if it's a specific issue for me, or a poor quality issue.

Get one of these (check first if it fits) and enjoy whatever game that supports Xbox 360-style controllers. I have something similar for my HTC One and I play whatever I can stream from my PC (and also emulators) using Limelight/Kinoconsole (Limelight is based on same protocol as Nvidia Gamestream, Kinoconsole is the best indie app that does the same).

Actually yes I have plugged a KB+M into my phone, usually I use an xbox 360 controller though with this

http://www.shapeways.com/product/GHA4J4BVJ/xbox-360-controller-motorola-nexus-6?optionId=42933531

and I also have one of these on the way

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Telescopic-Controller-IP117/dp/B00MUG3JPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425668994&sr=8-1&keywords=ipega+pg-9023

Yea the graphics are mostly the same for these games, some of them are indistinguishable like Five Nights at Freddy's or The Room, maybe Vice City too. The source code is not an exact match no, but neither is it the same for Linux/Windows/Mac, although a lot of these games use Unity and other engines like that so the development of the different versions would have barely any differences. Keep in mind most of the newer engines work on Android, like UE3 and 4, Unity, even Crytek with Crysis 3 being ported to Android. Some of the games on Steam were actually mobile first anyways.

Is there a Samsung or ASUS tablet that is comparable or better than the NVIDIA Shield for emulation? I'm specifically talking about N64, PS2, and PSP emulation as I'm pretty sure just about anything can handle NES, SNES, GameBoy, and Sega. But I'd also like to have a nice tablet that I can use as, you know, a tablet.

I'm going to use this gamepad HERE

Meanwhile, here's a telescopic BT controller for thirty bucks that will probably perform about the same.

Ipega telescopic or one of the Moga Powers. Hero Power would be kind of uncomfortable with the big phone (unbalanced, should use a 5" or smaller phone with it), but the Pro Power can be expensive.

Welcome back!

Here's my list of suggestions, why, and links to where to get them. A few are only available on computer, but you'll see which ones:

• Thomas Was Alone (Meta. A cute puzzle game about AIs, and their relationship to the game and developers. It's simple in graphics and big on heart. = computer - itunes - android
  
• The Stanley Parable (another meta game. About the players role in games itself and their relationship to the developers. This is a MUST HAVE for anyone who is really into games. It's fantastic, hilarious and oddly artsy) = computer -
  
• Telltale's "The Walking Dead" seasons 1 & 2. (These are some of the best games I've played. Point and Click adventure games that everyone loves, even those who don't like point and click games. They are extremely emotional and heart-pounding. I recommend it highly, especially if you want a game that you can watch him play, or vice versa, and really get a fantastic story. Storyline continues based on your decisions in the previous game) = SEASON ONE: computer - PS3 - XBOX360 - PSVITA - iPhone/iPad (first episode free, others are in-game purchases, same with all the mobile games) - Android === SEASON 2: computer - PS3 - XBOX360 - iPhone/iPad - Android
  
• To The Moon (sweet looking 16 bit game that is more of an interactive story. It routinely makes people cry because it's so darned sweet. Love is a central theme.) = computer
  
• Borderlands 2 and/or Borderlands the PreSequel (both fun and funny FPS games that you can run coop if you like) = BORDERLANDS 2: computer - XBOX360 - PS3 === BORDERLANDS PRESEQUEL: computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Portal (fun and funny puzzle game - but he MAY have already played this if the Half-Life 2 he got was the full "The Orange Box")
  
• Portal 2 (also fun and funny, but with a coop mode as well) = computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Fallout 3 and/or Fallout: New Vegas (Post apocolypic games that are fun and often funny. They are open world RPGs with FPS playing style, although you can switch to 3rd person. Fallout 3 is more epic, grand and is more metropolitan, and Fallout New Vegas is more like a spaghetti western, intimate, and has better writing/storyline in my opinion) = FALLOUT 3: computer - XBOX360 - PS3 == FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS: computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Mass Effect 1, 2, & 3 (RPG/FPS set the future, in space, where the storyline continues, using your decisions from the previous games) = computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Red Dead Redemption (an open world RPG/FPS that takes pages from both spaghetti westerns and film noir. If you get this, be sure to get the add on called "Undead Nightmare", where you fight Zombies and meet mythical creatures. The base game is more artsy, and Undead Nightmare is just a squat load of fun.) The links that follow have both thenormal game, and Undead Nightmare in one. = XBOX360 - PS3
  
  
• A different idea is to actually get him a wireless controller for his phone! If he has an Andriod, I would suggest the Power A Moga Hero Power It's portable, holds the phone, and I just am in love with mine. And because I have an Andriod, I can download ROMs to play older games like Zelda: Ocarina of Time, etc etc. But the controller works with SO many games! If he has an iPhone or iPad, or if you want another option for Android, I would go with the iPega. I don't have one, but it has the highest reviews.
  
  As for if you should give 1 or 2 gifts, I think 2 might be a lot of fun! But it might depend on what the "1st place" person has on their list and what you want to give them! I'd say make the decision based off of what you want to give the main winner! =)
  
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  EDIT - 3DS Games to consider:
  
  
• Fire Emblem: Awakening - it's one of the best RPGs out for the 3DS. It's immersive and epic. Top reviews across the board.
  
• Animal Crossing: New Leaf because everyone loves it so much and it's just adorable.
  
• Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney because anything Phoenix Wright related is flipping amazing and totally fun.
  
• Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance A great option if he's played other Kingdom Hearts games.
  
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Especially if he's into Zelda, I agree with others that this is a nice option. Top-down action that returns to Zelda's roots.
  
  edit 2: P.S: I'm new. I'll be making an intro post hopefully tonight! So hopefully it's alright that I posted here first. I was just excited, as I'm a gamer and love helping people with what to play next. In any event... HI!!
  
  edit 3: I just made my [INTRO] post. It's here if you/anyone's interested.

sadly this wont work for all bluetooth controllers, it worked fine with my xbox 360 controller but then i got the idea to use my Ipega extending controller and after a little modification my 3ds fit since its made to hold a tablet, but the input client just detected as i was pressing left on the joystick, and i couldnt remap the stick to fix it, it really hated that controller. but it looked bad ass and i wish it did work.

thank you so much ..............aaaaaaaaam if you are intressted in wii u and it's games :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X48jQ_Nq84 and http://cemu.info/ if you want to emulate it you can use this




and if you want the best experience use this controller http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Telescopic-Controller-IP117/dp/B00MUG3JPU/ref=pd_sim_107_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41lYRZGQlML&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=154JFNXHZ3ZRG671BN4W
and set you phone as a second monitor there some apps that do that and the emulator will recognize it as the gamepad touch screen ( use some cheap stylus ) yet again if you like wii u games mario maker and pikmin bayoneta 2 moster hunter zombi u are pretty ok
enjoy !

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Telescopic-Controller-IP117/dp/B00MUG3JPU

i use this ipega 9023. It works great with a dell venue pro 8 inch tablet.

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Telescopic-Controller-IP117/dp/B00MUG3JPU