Latest 4.1.0 firmware for the ARCHOS 101 XS (Gen10) tablet integrates a joystick “Mapping Tool” that was originally designed for the ARCHOS GamePad. This great software let you map the buttons and sticks from a remote controller to specific zones on the tablet screen. This helps to get better joystick compatibility for games that were not initially designed for it.
Configuring Sixaxis / DualShock3 controller on the ARCHOS 101 XS
Sony PS3 game controllers (Sixaxis and DualShock 3 are natively supported on the ARCHOS 101 XS with stock firmware, rooting is not necessary. In our test setup shown in this demo, the following hardware is used: |  | AMAZON USA | Usually ships in 24 hours | $ 34.99 |  | AMAZON UK | Usually dispatched within 24 hours | £ 29.3 |  | AMAZON DE | Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 24 Stunden | 48.5 EUR |  | AMAZON FR | 46.89 EUR |
The device pairing needs to be done connecting the game controller to the tablet thru USB. The following are requied:
 | | AMAZON USA | $ 8.75 | | AMAZON UK | Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days | £ 1.85 | | AMAZON DE | Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 24 Stunden | 4 EUR | | AMAZON FR | Expédition sous 1 à 2 jours ouvrés | 3.99 EUR |
 | | AMAZON USA | Usually ships in 24 hours | $ 5.49 | | AMAZON UK | Usually dispatched within 24 hours | £ 4.99 | | AMAZON DE | Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 24 Stunden | 9.98 EUR | | AMAZON FR | Habituellement expédié sous 24 h | 5.99 EUR |  | AMAZON IT | Generalmente spedito in 24 ore | 5.99 EUR |
Video demonstration:
Video demo with Modern Combat 4
The following video demonstrates stick/button mapping and gameplay of latest Gameloft FPS game “Modern Combat 4” played on the ARCHOS 101 XS with Sony DualShock 3 controller.
Compatible games
See our list for games supported by the mapping application. This list targets GamePad, but most games mapping should also work on the ARCHOS 101 XS and 80 XS as they use the same mapping system.
ARCHOS GamePadMapped games | |
|---|---|
264 compatible gamesCheck yours now ! |
Thanks Mr. Gorsky for the Sixaxis controller and cajl / jbmm.fr for his help.
 | | AMAZON UK | Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days | £ 239.74 | | AMAZON DE | Versandfertig in 1 – 2 Werktagen | 219.95 EUR | | AMAZON FR | Expédition sous 1 à 2 jours ouvrés | 277 EUR | | AMAZON IT | Generalmente spedito in 24 ore | 273.23 EUR | | FNAC FR | En Stock | 298.9 EUR |
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Very nice feature, do you know if this mapping tool feature will be available on other archos tablets, like the 97 xs or the 97 titanium or platinum?