Controller for iPad?

Discussion in 'General Game Discussion and Questions' started by SirMaximusOwnage, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. SirMaximusOwnage

    SirMaximusOwnage New Member

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    Let me start by apologizing if this is in the wrong section of the forum.

    I was looking for a controller for my PC, when I started to think about a controller for my 4th gen iPad.

    It's simple, really. I have many unfinished games, like Zenonia and those like that, which I never beat because the controls were not great and it hurt my hands after awhile. So my question is to users that have more experience in this: Is there a comfortable iPad controller out there, in which to play my games with? It has to fit with more than just Zenonia, though, if there's even a controller that can do that out there.

    Oh, and I know this may be asking too much but, controller support for Infinity Blade would be awesome as well. I find that game often does not respond well to my input, so I put it away.

    Thanks in advance. :)
     
  2. sobriquet

    sobriquet Well-Known Member
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    Check out the Steelseries and Horipad MFI controllers. There's also the Gamevice, but those clip on to and plug into your device which I don't like so I can't recommend them myself, but I hear a lot of good things about them from people who don't mind that aspect.
     
  3. SirMaximusOwnage

    SirMaximusOwnage New Member

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    Doesn't look like those will do it for the games I'm looking for. Turns out I don't really have any MFi compatible games. =P

    Guess I'll just have to find another way to finish those games. Though the Zenonia series was free, so there's no pressure, there.

    Thanks, anyways. =)
     
  4. Nullzone

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    #4 Nullzone, Apr 28, 2017
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    Saw this thread only now.
    First of all, welcome to Toucharcade, enjoy your stay!

    Don't know anything about controllers, as I never use them. But I do know a tad about RSI by now, so that's what I'll write about.

    You write that your hands started to hurt after a while. Well, as someone who has it too, sounds very much like RSI to me. Welcome to the club ;)

    Do you have that under other circumstances too, e.g. when typing a lot on a keyboard?
    Depending on what exactly causes it, a controller might not help (much). Best to consult with your doc and have it checked out.

    Personally, I avoid any games that require a lot of - especially rapid - tapping; typically when you need to tap for each attack in a fighting game, instead of keeping the button pressed and you continue attacking: that's horrible for me, and makes my RSI flare up within minutes.

    Anyways, best of luck, both with the controllers and your hands. And get the latter checked, please.
     
  5. GiacomoLaw

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    I just got the Steelseries Nimbus, and it's great! I really recommend you check it out - makes games so much better!
     
  6. Coldar

    Coldar Well-Known Member

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    If you ever do want a controller for mfi supported games the Nimbus pairs with my iPad 4 easily and feels comfortable when held, also the button placement is good.
     

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