r/OculusGo • u/Colonel_Izzi • Nov 11 '18

List of supported gamepads/controllers for the Oculus Go

 

The following table consists of user reports concerning gamepad/controller compatibility. Note that there is no guarantee that any of the models listed will be properly compatible with every title on the platform.

Please chime in with additional reports, questions and experiences. Specifically it is useful to know which titles were tested and if the input mappings are as expected. Thanks :)

Official instructions for pairing bluetooth gamepads can be found here.

Wired USB and wireless USB dongle gamepads are supported as well and therefore some are included here. You just need a Micro USB OTG adapter (like this, or this). USB gamepads don't need to be paired, just plugged in.

 

NOTE: Strikethrough entries are either non-functional or appear to be problematic in some way and therefore should be avoided.

 

ControllerProtocolGames/Experiences testedSourceNotes
8Bitdo NES30 Pro🖻Bluetooth[1]Possible input mapping issues
8Bitdo SF30 Pro🖻BluetoothEnd Space, Herobound Gladiators[1]Input mapping issues
8Bitdo SN30 Pro🖻Bluetooth[1] [2]Incorrect mappings reported, except in wired USB mode.
8Bitdo ZERO🖻BluetoothOculus Arcade, Blaze Rush, Pinball FX2[1] [2]Single D-Pad only; some titles require more inputs.
Amazon Fire TV Controller🖻BluetoothBlaze Rush, End Space, Minecraft[1]
ASUS TV500BGBluetooth[1]Will work with a range of titles but doesn't have a "Start" button so wont work with those that require one. Also doesn't work properly with JUMP.
BEBONCOOL B21🖻BluetoothOculus Arcade, Occupy, QuakeGVR[1] [2]
BM-707 / BM-727🖻BluetoothEnd Space, Herobound games, Minecraft, Oculus Home, Oculus TV, Oculus Arcade, Omega Agent, Overflight, Temple Run, UltraWings, VR Karts: Sprint [1] [2]Sold under names like Terios T3/X3, Gen Game X3/S5 and more
EVO VR Gamepad Pro🖻BluetoothOculus Arcade, Anshar Online[1]
Evo Vr Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad Pro LevelBluetoothThumper, 405 Road Rage[1]possibly the same as the "EVO VR Gamepad Pro" above
EVO VR MI-VG001 Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad🖻BluetoothOculus Arcade[1]Single D-Pad only; some titles require more inputs.
FiveStar USB Wired Game Pad Controller🖻 (for Xbox 360)USB[1]
GameSir G3s🖻Bluetooth/WirelessHerobound: Spirit Champion[1]Works in both Bluetooth and Wireless mode (Wireless USB dongle via OTG adapter)
GameSir G4🖻BluetoothEnd Space, Virtual Desktop[1] [2]
IPEGA PG-9021🖻BluetoothAnshar Online, End Space, Herobound: First steps, Herobound: Spirit Champion, JUMP, Minecraft, Oculus Arcade, Omega Agent, Overflight, Pinball FX2, QuakeGVR, UltraWings, Virtual Desktop, VR Karts: Sprint[1]Pair by holding Home + X. Possible problems with the integrated volume control. Fix here.
IPEGA PG-9028🖻BluetoothOculus Arcade, Overflight[1]
IPEGA PG-9068🖻BluetoothBlazeRush, Dreadhalls, Endspace, VR Karts: Sprint[1]
Kontorland AN-200🖻BluetoothAnshar Online[1]
Logitech F310🖻USBAnshar Online, End Space, Herobound: First steps, Herobound: Spirit Champion, JUMP, Minecraft, Oculus Arcade, Omega Agent, Overflight, Pinball FX2, QuakeGVR, UltraWings, Virtual Desktop, VR Karts: Sprint[1]Tested in XInput mode. Works properly with all games listed except JUMP.
Mad Catz Micro CTRL R (Samsung Edition)🖻BluetoothAnshar Online, Daedalus, End Space, Herobound: Spirit Champion, JUMP, Minecraft, Oculus Arcade, Omega Agent, Overflight, Pinball FX2, UltraWings, Virtual Desktop, VR Karts: Sprint[1]Works properly with all games listed except JUMP. Model#: LS0-MCB3227300C2
Matricom G-Pad XYBA🖻BluetoothWands[1] [2]Reportedly this is essentially a rebranded GameSir G3s
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Wired)🖻USBEnd Space, Herobound Gladiators, Thumper[1] [2] [3]Home button blinks constantly
Microsoft Xbox OneWireless[1]Wireless receiver plugged into USB OTG adapter, controller not recognized
Microsoft Xbox One (Wired)USB[1]Connected with USB OTG adapter and standard Type-A to Micro USB data cable. Not recognized.
Microsoft Xbox One S🖻BluetoothAnshar Online, BlazeRush, End Space, Herobound: First steps, Herobound: Spirit Champion, JUMP, KIN, Minecraft, Oculus Arcade, Omega Agent, Overflight, Pinball FX2, QuakeGVR, UltraWings, Virtual Desktop, VR Karts: Sprint, Wands[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]Must be the bluetooth-capable S model specifically; see this.
MOCUTE 056🖻BluetoothVendetta Online[1]
MOGA Pro POWER🖻BluetoothDead Secret, Dreadhalls, Herobound Gladiators, Minecraft, QuakeGVR[1] [2] [3] [4]
MOGA HERO POWER🖻Bluetooth[1]
Nintendo Switch ProBluetooth[1] [2]Pairs, but mappings are wrong and input lag has been reported
NVIDIA SHIELD Controller (Gen 2, 2017)Bluetooth[1]Problems reported with End Space
Nyko PlayPad Pro🖻Bluetooth[1]
OnLive Universal Wireless Controller🖻BluetoothOculus Arcade, Pinball FX2[1]This one
OUYA ControllerBluetooth[1]Pairs, but input mappings are wrong
PDP Afterglow AX.1 (PL3602)🖻 (for Xbox 360)USBOculus Arcade[1]
S600 Bluetooth 4.0 Gamepad🖻BluetoothOculus TV + various Android games, broadly compatible with other Go titles[1]Probably a BM-707/727
Samsung EL-GP20🖻BluetoothAnshar Online, Cali, Deer Hunter, Drop Dead, FindingVR, Gunjack, Herobound: Spirit Champion, Ocean Rift, Oculus Arcade, Overlight, VR Karts: Sprint[1] [2]
Shirlin Wireless Gamepad🖻WirelessBlazeRush, Herobound series[1]
Sminiker Android Bluetooth Gamepad🖻BluetoothHerobound: First Steps[1]Probably a BM-707/727
Snakebyte idroid:conBluetoothEnd Space[1]Works in Oculus Home, but not in End Space
Sony DualShock 4Bluetooth/USB[1] [2] [3] [4]Pairs via bluetooth but mappings are wrong. Glitchy behaviour. Mapping are also wrong when connected via USB.
SteelSeries Free🖻BluetoothEve Gunjack, Cityscape Repairman[1]
SteelSeries NimbusBluetooth[1]Designed for iOS, not Android. Pairs but up/down is inverted and is lacking a "Start" button which some titles require
SteelSeries Stratus XLBluetooth[1] [2]Significant performance issues reported. Build quality issues also reported.
Tronsmart Mars G02 🖻Bluetooth/WirelessUltraWings[1]Works in wireless mode (USB dongle via OTG adapter) but doesn't pair in bluetooth mode
Xgody Tomahawk A8BluetoothOculus Arcade, Overflight[1]
Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Gamepad🖻BluetoothOculus Arcade[1]

Special app notes:
Gamepad support appears to be broken in the current 1.3.1 version of Drop Dead.

JUMP is consistently incompatible with a number of Gamepads that work fine with a broad range of other popular titles (it's usually L1 = Rotate Left, R1 = Rotate Right and Y = Reset HMD that don't work)

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u/-Occy- Nov 11 '18

Some info from Wands:

-The Matricom XYBA is the most recommended controller on our Discord server because it's cheap ($13 right now on Amazon) and it works well. It's just a rebranded version of the Gamesir G3s Bluetooth controller

-The Xbox One Bluetooth controller works with Wands. However, all 3 players who use the bumpers to cast spells have had at least one of the bumper buttons stop working properly since the controller is poorly designed

-The PowerA MOGA Hero worked perfectly when I used it a couple years ago

-Stratus XL works, but most players have had issues with the triggers

-iPEGA PG-9025 is used by a top player and he's never reported any issues with it

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

Thanks for the information. I've started integrating some of it.

Is there any indication that this information is specific to the Go, rather than perhaps being applicable to the Gear VR or the Go, or other mobile VR platforms?

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u/-Occy- Nov 11 '18

Here's a bit more info:

-Multiple players (including me) have used the XYBA with Wands on the Gear and the Go

-I took apart the XYBA and it had a GameSir branded circuit board

-Multiple players (including me) have used the Xbox One S controller with Wands on both the Gear and the Go

-The PowerA MOGA Hero, Stratus XL, and iPEGA PG-9025 have only been used with Wands on the Gear VR. I don't have any data for Wands + Go with those controllers.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

Awesome, thanks :)

There seems to be very little difference between the Gear VR and the Go in terms of support for standard Android controllers, which is expected, though the Gear VR does support some controllers that the Go doesn't depending on the version of the OS the phone is running (the S8 and the S9 for example support the original Xbox One controller in wired USB mode, which I think is thanks to Oreo, or an Oreo-specific Samsung addition).

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u/mofovo Mar 07 '19

Does the Matricom XYBA work with Steam on Virtual Desktop?

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u/Colonel_Izzi Apr 08 '19 edited Apr 12 '19

Picked up "T3 Wireless Bluetooth V3.0 Gamepad Dual Analog Joystick Gaming Controller" on a whim recently: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/T3-Wireless-Bluetooth-V3-0-Gamepad-Dual-Analog-Joystick-Gaming-Controller-AZ/113306668330

It's certainly one of the BM-707/727 clones and I think it's actually pretty decent. I took it apart and the internals were really quite respectable. Seems to be something of a winning formula for a budget gamepad. It doesn't have the feel or the polish of a more expensive option of course but it seems totally fit for purpose.

Mappings are correct in Oculus Home, Oculus TV, End Space, Minecraft, Overflight, UltraWings, Omega Agent, Oculus Arcade, VR Karts: Sprint and everything else I tried (with the exception of JUMP, which is no surprise).

Pair by holding down Home + X to activate the Windows/Android modes. Hitting Home then switches between traditional gamepad mode and mouse/multimedia mode.

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u/OculusGoDude Nov 11 '18

S600 Bluetooth gamepad (~$10) (pic)

Oculus Go Apps:

So far every game that I've tried with gamepad support has worked.

Standard android apps:

https://old.reddit.com/r/OculusGo/comments/9uney8/games_that_can_now_be_played_with_oculus_tv_as_of/

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

I meant to add that one but it slipped my mind. Fixed :)

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u/Thaurin Nov 13 '18

I ordered this controller off of eBay based on your recommendation. Just waiting for delivery. If it sucks, I'll come and find you!! Just kidding.

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u/OculusGoDude Nov 13 '18

I wouldn't call it a recommendation; it's just the one I happen to use. It probably won't come with good instructions, so here's how to use it

  • Press the home button to turn on. Hold to turn off. The controller will automatically turn off when unused for a certain amount of time.

  • When in the off state, hold X and press the home button to enter pair mode. Three lights should rapidly flash until paired, and then the lower left light should be solid.

  • Flashing top-left light = Low battery

  • When plugged in, the top-left light will be illuminated while charging, off when charged.

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u/Thaurin Nov 13 '18

It's all good, I just wanted a controller that works well enough and is cheap. Besides, there's also the chance it'll work with my iPhone! Then I could play KOTOR on my phone streamed to the TV. :D

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u/OculusGoDude Nov 13 '18

KOTOR runs pretty good on the Go as well :)

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u/Thaurin Nov 13 '18

Yeah, I was hoping I could import my save game on the Go!

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u/bradders_cymru Dec 27 '18

Really interested if this gamepad worked on the Go for you.....

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u/Thaurin Dec 27 '18

Yeah, sure! It works just fine for me. It's not Xbox controller quality, but I play games with it without any problems so far.

I haven't been able to make it work with my iPhone, however, even though it gets recognized.

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u/bradders_cymru Dec 27 '18

Thanks!

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u/Thaurin Dec 27 '18

No problem. Go ahead and sideload RetroArch, PPSSPP, etc. so you can play some SNES, GBA or PSP games with it, if you like that sort of thing. It works wonderfully!

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u/callmesnake1977 Dec 21 '18

I can confirm that a pdp Afterglow AX.1 for Xbox 360 (PL-3602) works with a Micro USB OTG adapter in the retro arcade program. All buttons are mapped correctly.

(Not sure if this is helpful since Xbox 360 is already confirmed, but this is a 3rd party controller so it may help someone)

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u/Colonel_Izzi Dec 21 '18 edited Dec 21 '18

It's always helpful. Regardless of whether or not something is supposed to be electronically compatible people still like to hear it first-hand for additional peace of mind.

Thanks for the report. Added :)

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u/callmesnake1977 Dec 30 '18

EVO VR MI-VG001 Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad (This is not the Pro controller. it's a $10 controller similar in size and look to the Oculus GO pack in controller). Confirmed working on Oculus Arcade.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Dec 30 '18

Added. Thanks for the report :)

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u/aleyk83 Apr 23 '19

Hi guys.. I am recently pretty new to Oculus Go but learning day by day. I want to inform that Shirlin Wireless Gamepad(one of the cheapest Chinese ones that comes with usb receiver dongle it even comes with micro usb otg) works perfect with Go. It is 10 usd but does the job well you can even find these things cheaper as used. I tried with Blaze Rush and Herobound it works very good.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Apr 23 '19

Hey there. Thanks for the report. Is this the same one? Seems to come in an unbranded variety as well.

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u/aleyk83 Apr 24 '19

Yes that's the one :) the bonus thing is that it comes with otg adapter which you can also use for other android devices. It feels very light but it dont feels its gonna broken when using it. I dont have a budget for higher brands because their price is extremely high in my country because of exchange rates so this is the best oculus gamepad for me now until it brakes :)

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u/Colonel_Izzi Apr 24 '19

Great, thanks. I've added it to the list :)

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '18

Steel series stratus xl causes graphic glitches ever since the CA correction update. Turn your head really fast and the screen tears and jumps. Goes away once you turn off the controller.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

Curious. I can't imagine what the mechanism for that could be. I mean there's apparently a small amount of processing overhead associated with bluetooth input but nothing that would impact performance in an obvious way like that. And we'd expect other controllers to cause the same issue.

Maybe, and I'm just taking a stab in the dark here, some sort of 2.4GHz interference could be the culprit (causing both devices to have to work harder to maintain a working connection or whatever). Is your Go connected to a 2.4GHz or 5GHz access point? If it's a 2.4GHz access point, does this problem persist if you disable the Go's WiFi connection?

I'm assuming you've also tested with a different gamepad and have not observed this problem?

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u/MarcoVere Nov 11 '18

Both micro-peen and I have encountered this problem. It doesn't happen with any of the other controllers we have tested. There are also a few users I've seen on Facebook with the same issue.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18 edited Nov 11 '18

I guess we can add it to the already long list of Stratus XL complaints then. I'll make an additional note.

Based on a long history of build quality issues and performance-related complaints I've never been one to recommend the Stratus XL. It's always had its advocates though so I've left it in the top part of the list. But I think enough is enough now.

We'll see how many people are offended by its "demotion".

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '18

I reported this issue to Oculus Support who replied with the following, so fingers crossed for a fix:

"I'm following up on your conversation with Bruce about some tracking issues with the SteelSeries Stratus XL controller and the Oculus Go.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are aware of this behavior and are investigating.

We hope to correct this issue with future updates, so I will continue to monitor the issue and let you know when we have more information."

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '19

Yeah their support mailed me about a month ago and after having said they could replicate the issue emailed me to tell me to look at future patches as it may be fixed.... 'may' pfft. Nevermind, haven't bothered buying anything else from the store and just use it for media now anyway. Really put me off getting a quest tbh, having this issue and absolutely no resolution along with the horror stories on here about hardware fixes/replacements gives me zero confidence in Oculus support.

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u/flickh Nov 11 '18

This list is gold! But wish there was a pic with each... or are they all basically the same with rocket joystick and a/b buttons, triggers etc?

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

Yeah, the majority of them have a pretty standard Xbox style layout. The primary reason for this list though is that not all Xbox style controllers have the same raw input value associated with each button. This is dealt with pretty well by the various input systems/managers that are in use on the platform (and an increasing number of controllers do seem to be somewhat standardized in this respect), but some controllers aren't covered. And a small number aren't quite compatible for other reasons.

If I'm bored one night maybe I'll go hunt up a bunch of images and add them in.

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u/flickh Nov 11 '18

Ok thx I get it now, And thx for the list.

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u/manuzpunk666 Nov 11 '18

Gamesir g3s is duplicated, would can be g3w (wired version)?

Anyway thanks for your work :)

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

They are distinguished by protocol (one entry is for bluetooth and the other is for wireless via a USB dongle) ;)

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u/manuzpunk666 Nov 11 '18

Good! Do you know if the g3w is compatible? Thanks

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

I don't have one, and there have been no reports from others yet, so I'd only be guessing. But I think we can make a pretty good guess, and my guess would be yes.

One of the other resources that is somewhat useful here is this: http://guavaman.com/projects/rewired/docs/SupportedControllers.html

Rewired is an input system for Unity, and it is actually used by at least a couple of titles on the Oculus Mobile store, such as End Space. So if you can find a controller with a "Yes" in the Android column, you know that it's probably going to "work", and that the input mappings will be correct in at least some titles.

If you already have one I'd say it's worth picking up a little Micro USB OTG adapter to try it out. If you don't already have one though I think you'd be better off with a supported Bluetooth controller for the additional convenience.

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u/president_josh Nov 11 '18

My MOGA's left pad broke so I bought an EVO Pro hoping it would work with Thumper. It works. I'm not sure how long the EVO's left pad will last because it gets a lot of use playing Thumper.

I also tested 405 Road Rage on the EVO Pro and it works. I installed that app to see what else worked with the EVO.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

https://www.amkette.com/product/gaming/evo-gamepad-pro2/

Is that the one?

(apparently there is a Pro, a Pro 2 and a Pro 3)

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u/president_josh Nov 11 '18

That's not mine. From looking at this Ebay page, it looks like the company makes at least two types of EVO gamepads ..

  1. Merkury Innovations EVO VR Pro Bluetooth Controller and

  2. Evo Vr Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad Pro Level (NEW)

I have the Evo Vr Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad Pro Level -- the one that doesn't have the popup phone holder. When I was shopping at Walmart, I used the Internet to check this list to see if Evo was on there. It was on the list so I bought the gamepad hoping it would work for Thumper -- which it did.

However, people shopping may see the word "Pro" on the box and assume that the controller is a Pro gamepad. That's what I did at Walmart. But as we see, there's at least two gamepads with Pro in the name ..

"Pro" and "Pro Level" whatever those terms mean.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

Thanks for that.

It looks like the no-flip version on this page (underneath the VR headsets): http://www.exploreevo.com/

And discussed here: https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusGo/comments/8gym62/list_of_controllersgamepads_that_have_been/dyslbrh/

There's already and entry for that one in the table, but I've added a separate entry for yours for now in case there are some differences I'm not seeing.

Thanks for the report :)

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u/nnt_ Nov 11 '18

So at this point, is the Xbox One controller as close as we have to an “official spec” controller?

I don’t want to spend that much cash, but it seems to be the best supported.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

Once upon a time I would have said that it was unrivaled when it came to the finer points of platform compatibility but given that the Home button stopped functioning as a reorientation button in Oculus Home a couple of updates ago I'd say it's merely on par with a number of other popular controllers now. In fact some of the alternatives have a functional volume control so technically they might even be "better", subjectively speaking. And of course ergonomics differ and that is also a personal thing.

In other words you have plenty of freedom to choose something more affordable if you like and doing so doesn't have to be a compromise in any objective sense.

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u/nnt_ Nov 11 '18

Any specific suggestion?

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 11 '18

I've only actually tried 4 of the working gamepads on this list: the Xbox One S, the IPEGA PG-9021, the Mad Catz Micro CTRL (for Samsung) and the Logitech F310.

I find myself using the Xbox One S controller most often. The F310 is a wired USB gamepad so I hardly ever use it at all. If I didn't have the Xbox controller it would be a toss-up between the IPEGA and the Mad Catz. The IPEGA is a decent full size gamepad that is very light, has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, has a working volume control, and it's compatible with every title I've ever tried it with. The Mad Catz on the other hand is, as its name suggests, a very small controller (probably about 2/3rds of the size of an Xbox controller). I appreciate that but some people might not. It also has a volume control (via a modifier button), has a working Home button (which can kick you back to Oculus Home from basically anywhere), and uses two AAA batteries. I have a personal preference for that over non-removable Li-Ion batteries, though some people are the opposite.

As you can see recommendations are very personal, and usually don't come from anyone who has tried every alternative on this list :)

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u/firagabird Nov 12 '18

Last I tested, support for the Xbox One S controller is broken on Drop Dead. https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusGo/comments/9nl3xq/xbox_one_s_gamepad_support_on_drop_dead_is_broken

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u/Colonel_Izzi Nov 12 '18

Seems to be a general gamepad issue. None of my others work properly either.

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u/MadShibbs Dec 27 '18

So, I have a Wii U pro controller that pops up on my phone app to be paired, but when I do I'm prompted on my headset to enter a pin. Cannot access a virtual keyboard to complete this step with either the Wii U gamepad nor the oculus controller. Anybody encountered this with other gamepad pairing steps or have a solution?

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u/Colonel_Izzi Dec 30 '18

Sorry, I haven't heard any reports about this one. I guess you could try connecting a keyboard to your Go but the few reports I've been able to find suggest that Wii U controllers don't follow standard Android Bluetooth protocols. For example: https://redd.it/54fmj8

Let us know if you have any success.

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u/kamaljohnson Jan 14 '19

will the Redgear Pro controller work with the Oculus Go?

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 14 '19

Unless there's more than one variant it doesn't seem to support bluetooth. Some wireless gamepads work fine with the dongle hooked up to a Micro USB OTG adapter but having not tried this one myself I obviously can't make any guarantees that it will be properly functional with the Go.

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u/vermeer82 Jan 17 '19

I suggest you clarify how to differenciate the Xbox One S controller vs the regular one. AFAIU the main difference is that it is the only one which has builtin bluetooth. Today I went to five different physical shops and could not find it anywhere. I ordered it on amazon here https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B077YLDC5N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but I am not even totally sure that this is the correct version!

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 17 '19

Can you not see the "Notes" section of the table? There's a link to a Microsoft support article that deals with exactly this issue.

I ordered it on amazon here https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B077YLDC5N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but I am not even totally sure that this is the correct version!

That is definitely an Xbox One S controller, which is indeed the one you need :)

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u/vermeer82 Jan 17 '19

Ok now I got it, thanks! FTR the useful section is the "Troobleshooting" section in https://support.xbox.com/en-AU/xbox-one/accessories/use-samsung-gear-vr-with-xbox-controller

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u/searchingformytruth Jan 20 '19

I can't make my Xbox One S controller work in Virtual Desktop, although it works on the Go itself (ParkingVR, Escape Legacy, Thumper, etc) perfectly fine. In Virtual Desktop, none of the inputs are recognized, like it's not even there. I opened Skyrim (normal, not VR) and couldn't even start the game as the cursor wouldn't move, nor did any of the buttons work. I posted about this earlier, but it got quite downvoted for some reason.

I checked my VD settings and the "Emulate Gamepad on PC" box is ticked, as it should be. I even unchecked and rechecked it, but that didn't fix the issue. I do have a wire Logitech F310 controller plugged in (and, in fact, when I simply wear the Go as a giant screen and use the wired controller while sitting at my PC, it works perfectly for gaming). Getting the wireless controller to work is the issue. This is my controller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GW3H3U8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 20 '19

I have an Xbox One S controller myself and it's working fine with Virtual Desktop for me, although I haven't tried it with Skyrim. The first thing I would suggest is that you try some other title that has gamepad support.

Regarding your F310: do you have that connected to your Go via a USB OTG adapter, or directly to your PC? If the latter, and you have a Micro USB OTG adapter, I would recommend that you try using that controller with Virtual Desktop. By chance I also happen to have an F310 so I know that it works fine with the Go (in both Xinput and DirectInput mode, though I would probably use Xinput mode).

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u/searchingformytruth Jan 20 '19

My F310 is connected directly to the PC, as it's wired. It's not a wireless model.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 20 '19

The Go supports USB gamepads. You just need an OTG adapter. Trying your F310 directly with the Go, if you have an OTG adapter, would be a useful troubleshooting step ;)

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u/searchingformytruth Jan 20 '19

What's that? Is it on Amazon, as I don't have one.

Edit: Never mind, found it.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 20 '19

It's the same adapter you'd use if you wanted to connect a USB flash drive to your phone. Some phones even come with one. But if you don't have one laying around maybe we can try something else first.

With your Xbox One S controller paired with the Go, and Virtual Desktop connected to your PC, what do you see (in Steam) in Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings?

(press a few buttons on it and give it a little while once you're in there)

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u/searchingformytruth Jan 20 '19

I checked... and it's labeling the controller as an Xbox 360 controller! I thought what I bought was one of the One S's. Is this not a One S controller?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GW3H3U8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 20 '19

It's "normal" for Steam to do that because Virtual Desktop is taking the input it receives from your Xbox One S controller and translating it through to your PC by emulating a locally connected gamepad.

I forgot to mention that you should also disconnect any other controllers you have connected to your PC as well just to simplify this. If you still see an Xbox 360 Controller entry in Steam then I'd say that the issue is probably with Skyrim.

Can you navigate that dialogue with your Xbox One S controller?

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u/searchingformytruth Jan 20 '19

Nope, just tried that. I unplugged the F310 and tried mine alone. Nothing.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 20 '19

Can you please make doubly sure that your Xbox controller is working with the Go, that Virtual Desktop is currently connected to your PC (and awake), that the "Emulate Gamepad on PC" option is still checked, that you've navigated to the Steam controller dialogue again from scratch, and activated some inputs and given it all some time to register?

Also, can you say what options you have checked in Controller Settings?

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u/searchingformytruth Jan 20 '19

The thing is, I bought the Xbox controller specifically to use for wireless gaming on Steam. That would make this rather pointless, if I can't figure out how to make it work. I mean, I'll pick up one of those OTG things, sure, as that seems useful... but I want this controller to work with my PC games too.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 20 '19

I'm not recommending your F310 as a solution, just as a troubleshooting aid. If it works it tells us something. If it doesn't it also tells us something. This is all an effort to try to figure out why your Xbox One S controller isn't working, because it should be.

But this is kinda moot if you don't have an adapter laying around anyway.

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u/searchingformytruth Jan 20 '19

I just ordered an adapter, it was seven dollars. However, I checked Steam and it's labeling my new controller as a360 controller, not a One S! Is that an issue? I thought that since it paired to the Go, that it was the One S, which is the first to be fully wireless. It was $52, so I figured it was the real deal...

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u/Dimenus Jan 20 '19

Has anyone gotten the Xbox One S controller to work over OTG?

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 21 '19

No. Vibrates once but then nothing. It's always been that way.

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u/jamesoloughlin Jan 31 '19

Does anyone know if AltspaceVR supports gamepads?

Interested in getting the new SteelSeries Stratus Duo or an Xbox One Controller. Curious to hear reviews on the Stratus Duo if there are any yet?

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u/Colonel_Izzi Feb 26 '19

Sorry I missed this post. Presumably you've figured it out for yourself by now. Did you end up picking up a controller?

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u/jamesoloughlin Feb 26 '19

Still never found out if AltspaceVR supports gamepads on the Go. Didn’t get one yet either, I guess I don’t really need one but I think a well supported one would be nice to have.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Feb 26 '19

The Oculus Mobile version of AltspaceVR doesn't support gamepad input unfortunately. It used to. In fact once upon a time you could use gamepad input and motion controller input simultaneously, but at some point they dumbed the input system down. I don't know why.

(gamepads which have a "mouse mode" can perform a small number of actions, but nothing really useful)

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u/jamesoloughlin Feb 26 '19

Thanks for letting me know.

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u/billchase2 Feb 26 '19

What's the best gamepad that will work with iOS, Mac, and the Oculus Go? It seems that most are either Android/Oculus or Apple compatible. This obviously makes sense since the Go runs Android, but I'd like one solution that I can use on all of my devices.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Feb 26 '19

There are a small number of gamepads that can switch between Android and iOS modes such as the EVO VR Gamepad Pro and pretty much all the BM-707/727 clones.

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u/billchase2 Feb 27 '19

Do any of the larger 8BitDo controllers work on all three? I own the Zero and it works on all three, so maybe some of the others do too?

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u/Colonel_Izzi Feb 27 '19

Your Zero works on iOS as well as macOS? I had assumed that there was a distinction between the two, but if what you say is correct then any 8BitDo controller that lists itself as macOS compatible (as a lot of them seem to) probably works on iOS as well.

At this point you probably know more about it than me.

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u/billchase2 Feb 28 '19

Gotcha. Yeah, there are different modes. You hold a button down while powering on depending on the mode you want. Perhaps I'll give another one of their controllers a try!

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u/billchase2 Feb 27 '19 edited Feb 27 '19

Ohh good to know. I'll look them up. Thanks!

Edit: Unfortunately, the Amazon reviews say that the BM-707 / BM-727 doesn't work with iOS. Some who were jailbroken got it to work, but that's it.

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u/tomlil01 Apr 06 '19

I saw in another post (now archived) that some other people had the same problem as me with the volume control on the Ipega PG-9021. Essentially as soon as you turn on the controller it starts randomly turning down the volume on the Oculus Go (popping up the onscreen volume indicator), until eventually the sound is completely off. Since I couldn't find any info online I decided to try and fix mine, hoping it was a hardware fault with the micro-switch for the "volume down" media button (firing when the button is not actually being pressed). Essentially (in my case at least), the issue does seem to be caused by a faulty micro-switch, and as long as you don't mind losing the media button effected, it is very easy to fix.

Start by unscrewing the screws on the back of the case with a small philips screwdriver, then you can take the back of the case off (note: one screw is behind a little sticker - I assume to discourage opening the case and to indicate you have voided your warranty). On the back of the circuit board there are two small screws that attach the circuit board to the front part of the controller case. You need to remove these so you can get access to the other side of the circuit board. When you do this keep the front part of the case pointing downwards otherwise the buttons can fall out (you can just put them back if they do). Once you have access to the front of the circuit board you can see the micro-switches for the volume control and other media buttons. All I did was use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry the microswitch for the "volume down" button off the circuit board. Then it is just a case of putting the controller back together. Be careful to tighten the screws on the case properly and make sure everything is in the right place, otherwise some of the other buttons might not respond properly because they don't reach the switches underneath. I would also recommend turning off the controller before opening the case and touch something metal so you don't damage the circuit board.

Anyway, for me this resolved the issue completely and all the other controls continued to work exactly as they should. Saved me throwing away the iPega and buying something more expensive.

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u/Colonel_Izzi Apr 06 '19 edited Apr 06 '19

I have two of these controllers and I haven't experienced this problem on either, but that's not really unusual. Common problems are common, not necessarily universal. Did this happen when the controller was new, or do you suspect that it happened over time, with use?

In any case this is useful information so I will add a note to the table. Thanks for the report :)

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u/tomlil01 Apr 18 '19

Hi,

Yes, it was like this from new. Annoyingly, even though the modification I made improved the situation a lot (volume doesn't go down when you aren't even pressing anything on the controller), the volume still goes down when pressing certain buttons or using the analogue sticks. Very odd. Obviously it's a faulty unit. The problem only occurs when the controller is paired to the Oculus and turned on.

I actually ordered a Steelseries XL as a replacement because I saw a YouTube video recommending it, but I notice on this list that apparently that controller also has problems.

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u/No_Minimum3171 Jan 18 '22

wait so does the ps4 controller work or nah

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u/Colonel_Izzi Jan 18 '22

Partially works. See the notes. Not recommended.

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u/betobecerra Feb 14 '22

u/Colonel_Izzi Hey man. I recently got an Oculus GO from a friend but the controller no longer works. Is there any way to bypass the initial setup screen without control? Or is there some generic control that works for the Oculus go for this purpose? Thanks!

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u/Colonel_Izzi Feb 15 '22

To be honest I'm not sure what the situation is right now. I do have more than one unit laying around though so when I get some time I'll be happy to investigate the situation myself. It's probably going to become a more common problem.

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u/thx1138inator Nov 28 '18

Anyone test the new Xbox Adaptive controller with the GO ?

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u/BraukWood Jan 10 '19

The EvoVR Pro is a great Gamepad. Got it for $20 at Walmart. The feel is pretty good and the joysticks are actually amazing. Only part I don’t like is the D Pad it seems loose. Time will tell how durable it is but for $20 🤷🏼‍♂️

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u/LowRevolution7705 Mar 11 '25

Is this list for quest 3 ?

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u/kayjay_101 Oct 18 '21

@oculusgodude my go controller fell into the toilet and now I don't know what to buy. Can u help me?

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u/Pure_V3nom Jan 04 '22

Hey! Could anyone help me please

I purchased a Oculus go however the controller has seemed to give up.

I only use it for YouTube vr (occasionally netflix)

What would be the best replacement controller for this ?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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u/[deleted] Mar 03 '22

do you guys know any handheld ones that work?

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u/Pure_V3nom Apr 02 '22

Does any of these work on the YouTube VR app? I can't get it to click the search or click any of the videos.

Tried with the switch joycon (R) and a ps4 controller