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Dungeonsdeep:
NVIDIA has released a pretty cool new controller. It's actually WiFi based as opposed to being Bluetooth or RF.

I want to use two wireless controllers to add onto my MAME cabinet for extra players, and was wondering if anyone knows anything about these and wheter or not they would be compatible with MAME/Hyperspin?

Here is a link ; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834762005
SavannahLion:
The mention of WiFi without the usual a/b/g is suspect. Nevermind the technical issues such as drivers and latency. So I dug around and found their FAQs. They're really light on specs re: the WiFi but it appears to be "SHIELD" only. This is in direct contradiction of the Newegg blurb that says it's cross compatible with PCs.

Yeah... look closer. ..

PC streaming.

According to one forum post, you have to stream the game to your SHIELD enabled tablet or phone to use this. You can connect to the PC via USB but you have very limited functionality.

Dungeonsdeep:
Hmm...guess we will have to wait until someone writes some kind of workaround...if that even happens. Nvidia is really falling flat on their face with these devices I think.
Rabidgamer:
Looks like someone made a tool to connect it to your PC via wifi:
https://sites.google.com/site/silentdesignsandroid/home/shield2pcgamepad

nitrogen_widget:
I have Rock Candy wireless PS3 controllers that have their own USB dongle that is recognized by windows & linux.
Why not go with a controller that comes with it's own dongle?
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