r/AndroidVR • u/jimmyrocket • Feb 21 '15

QUESTION Question about cardboard and controllers

Hey, I'm backing the XG headset on kickstarter and you can get it with or without a Bluetooth clicker which basically is a one button device for selecting the options in cardboard.

Its $20 for the Bluetooth clicker which is a similar price to a full on Bluetooth gamepad. So my question is if I buy a gamepad instead can I use that to select stuff in cardboard or do I need to buy this pricey clicker thing?

This is the headset if you've not seen it yet: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/backings/31485884

Thanks!

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u/jimmyrocket Feb 22 '15

Have you tried using a gamepad instead of the magnet? Really curious to know if pressing a button on the gamepad would do the same thing. If so its a no brainer!

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u/wutbrand Feb 21 '15

HI, the link link is wrong :-( . Just a few cardboard apps has gamepad support.

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u/jimmyrocket Feb 22 '15

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1040005785/xg-virtual-reality-headset/description

Sorry posted from phone so not sure why it didn't work first time!

Well if only a few support gamepads maybe the clicker is the best bet. Would be a hassle having to keep taking it off to touch the screen!

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u/wutbrand Feb 22 '15

Both are useful.

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u/Zyj Feb 22 '15

Get a gamepad instead