Android console gaming with the XBOX 360 wireless controller (tested on MK808 Mini PC, Cube U30GT-Mini)

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– 2012/11/09Posted in: Accessories Game controller Mini PC MK808 Tools

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Android devices are powerful enough to enjoy some 3D and actions games, they are just missing some cool joysticks for maximal control. Thanks to sleepless ninja on xda-developers.com and deadhp1 on armtvtech.com forum we now have a kernel module to support the XBOX 360 controller for Android and RK3066 based devices.

We have made an ArcTools package with this module for easy installation. This first version is built to work on RK3066 based devices, we should also add support for other devices such as RK2918 based tablets in the near future. The instructions shown in this article were successfully tested on the MK808 Mini PC and the Cube U30GT-MINI 7″ tablet.

XBOX 360 wireless controller on a MK808 Mini PC video demo

The video below demonstrates the XBOX 360 Wireless Controller running on a MK808 Mini PC (also known as HDMI Stick) device powered by a Rockchip RK3066 based processor.

Required hardware

A tablet or Mini PC equipped with a RK3066 processor, with a rooted firmware.
We tested the following firmwares: MK808 Mini PC rooted firmware and Cube U30GT-MINI rooted firmware

As a game controller, you will need an XBOX 360 controller wireless model.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller		AMAZON USA	Usually ships in 24 hours	$ 35.99
		AMAZON UK	Usually dispatched within 24 hours	£ 22.99
		AMAZON DE	Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 24 Stunden	39.99 EUR
		AMAZON FR	Habituellement expédié sous 24 h	35 EUR

and the XBOX 360 Wireless receiver dongle to connect to your Android device.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless receiver		AMAZON USA		$ 63.23
		AMAZON UK	Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days	£ 13.99
		AMAZON DE	Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 24 Stunden	19.45 EUR
		AMAZON FR	Habituellement expédié sous 24 h	19.9 EUR

You may need an USB Host / OTG cable to connect the dongle to your Android device if it does not provide a full size USB Host connector.

Setup in Arctools

Step 1: Download ArcTools APK and install the application on your Android device.

Step 2: Start ArcTools.

Select the package “XBOX 360 wireless controller support for RK3066 devices (xpad module)”

Step 3: Download, Install the package

Step 4: Select “Grant” button to allow SuperUser when prompted to give root access.

The install is now complete and you should have a screen like the one below. On some devices, it may necessary to run step 2. to step 4 a second time for the configuration to be properly done.

Step 5: Go to Tools tab, select the “Xbox 360” service, click on it

That’s it, connect and pair your Xbox 360 controller with the wireless dongle and you should be ready to play games.

Other options, with a WII Remote Controller

If you own a WII Remote controller, don’t forget to check the following video.

We hope you’ll enjoy gaming with your Android device, don’t hesitate to leave comments in our forum.

You might also like:

• Using an XBOX 360 wireless controller on the ARCHOS GamePad
• Android root firmware updates for Cube tablets – rooted Cube U23GT v1.06, U30GT-H v1.11, U9GT4 v1.03, U30GT-MINI v1.05
• Mapping Tool feature tested on ARCHOS 101 XS with Sony DualShock 3 controller and Modern Combat 4 game
• Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal now runs on MK808, UG802 and other RK3066 based Mini PCs (pre-alpha version)
• Cube U30GT-MINI Android 4.1 Jelly Bean custom rooted firmware based on update 1.04

19 Comments

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   Dojo2354

   Posted August 16, 2013 at 2:33 PM

   Same problem here!
   The xbox button does not appear.
   Mk808 + finless 2.1 ROM
   Any fixes so far?

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     admin

     Posted August 16, 2013 at 5:34 PM

     This was made for our pre-build custom MK808 firmware mentioned in the article. We should post some firmware updates soon.

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   gabotas

   Posted July 29, 2013 at 6:19 PM

   Does it work on Galaxy S3, been trying but wasnt able to download xbox script package, the button that says xbox doesnt appear after downloading and installing, any help?

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   husambinni

   Posted February 23, 2013 at 6:39 PM

   Hey, I’ve finally managed to fix it, thanks man, you’re great, it works for the wired xbox controller, confirmed.

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     admin

     Posted February 23, 2013 at 7:12 PM

     That’s good to know, thanks for confirming
     Cheers.

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     mcc

     Posted March 9, 2013 at 9:46 AM

     This works great with my wired xbox controller but I cant do ‘step 5′. Xbox service isn’t there. Every time when i restart my device i have to install the module again.

     Please help

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       husambinni

       Posted June 15, 2013 at 1:32 AM

       Yes, the same thing happened to me, I need to go over all these steps every time my device is restarted.
       I would also appreciate any help.

       Thanks

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   husambinni

   Posted February 3, 2013 at 1:57 AM

   does it work with a wired xbox controller?

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     admin

     Posted February 3, 2013 at 12:03 PM

     I don’t have one, I don’t know.

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   repeater75

   Posted December 7, 2012 at 12:00 AM

   So, this should work on MK802 III, correct?

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     admin

     Posted December 7, 2012 at 12:01 AM

     Similar plateform to the MK808, should work, provided you run a rooted firmware.

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   pallense

   Posted November 29, 2012 at 9:28 AM

   it do not work for me i try to install it 10 times it seen that install but when i go to tools is not there can some one help me

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     admin

     Posted November 29, 2012 at 9:32 AM

     Do you run a rooted firmware with SuperSU app installed ? Did you get the Superuser request with Grant / Deny option ?

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       husambinni

       Posted February 19, 2013 at 3:43 AM

       Same problem here, I’ve tried to install it about 10 times too, but the grant and deny Superuser dialogue box doesn’t appear, can you help me out please
       I also have the SuperSU app installed by the way, I’m a noob so bare with me.
       The RK3066 is rooted as far as I know, I’ve used Moborobo and SuperOneClick.

       This is the model I’m using:
       http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZR1TG2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

       Thanks in advance.

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   cajl

   Posted November 10, 2012 at 9:18 AM

   Great idea for the 80XS…
   Have you testing on Gen9 ?

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     shivark79

     Posted December 27, 2012 at 6:21 AM

     I have successfully instaled arctools on my mk808 and my xbox 360 controller is working fine. I am able to navigate the menus but I am not able to play any games with my controller.
     I tried plants vs zombies and also NFS Most Wanted but I am only able to go to the Pause Menu and back on both the games nothing else works..
     IS there any other setting I need to do launching the game?

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       Dojo2354

       Posted August 16, 2013 at 2:34 PM

       Hi, i have the exactly same problem here. Did you solve it?

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