CRITICAL Need - Using Xbox controller

Puma2020 · Jun 27, 2020

I bought a wireless Xbox controller to use while playing the arcade games.
I plugged in the batteries and pressed power. The logo starts blinking.
I went to Tesla screen and pressed bluetooth and said search for new device.
I pressed the tiny button on the controller to also connect and the controller logo started blinking rapidly.
So far all this is, as expected.
But the connection is never completed and I can't use the controller for the games (yet).
Anyone have any suggestions?
I am desperate for my arcade fix.

Mike_TV · Jun 28, 2020

I don't think wireless controllers work. I think they have to be wired USB. There are some exceptions like a controller with a wireless dongle but pairing just a Bluetooth wireless controller by itself doesn't work.

I might be wrong but I'm interested in finding out what works too before a long road trip.

Young Phenom · Jun 28, 2020

All I've heard is that it needs to be wired.

The wireless USB dongle should work theoretically though.

Puma2020 · Jun 28, 2020

I remember seeing someone on YT talk about this. Found the link this morning.

Turns out I'm missing a part. They mentioned a Magic NS controller.
This car is getting more expensive every moment. New toy piece here, new toy piece there.
I love my baby car so much, I just want it to have everything!

db93 · Jul 1, 2020

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079B5KHWQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A23UIGZV9N9N9N&psc=1

Mike_TV · Jul 2, 2020

Puma2020 said:
This car is getting more expensive every moment. New toy piece here, new toy piece there.
I love my baby car so much, I just want it to have everything!

Yep. Just bought a $60 trunk organizer because it popped up in another thread here and fits well in the back.

Puma2020 · Jul 4, 2020

Bought the Magic NS controller. Received it today. Plugged it into a USB slot. Once it sync'd to the wireless controller, I was up and driving a beach buggy. Works great for that game. Very enjoyable. Sadly, it didn't work so well on a few other games I tried. Lunar lander only 2 buttons worked. Couldn't rotate the craft. Asteroids, Missile command same thing. Not the functionality I was hoping for. Have not tried the other games.

jf64k · Jul 4, 2020

Puma2020 said:
Bought the Magic NS controller. Received it today. Plugged it into a USB slot. Once it sync'd to the wireless controller, I was up and driving a beach buggy. Works great for that game. Very enjoyable. Sadly, it didn't work so well on a few other games I tried. Lunar lander only 2 buttons worked. Couldn't rotate the craft. Asteroids, Missile command same thing. Not the functionality I was hoping for. Have not tried the other games.

Well, that’s disappointing to hear!! I was going to order one when I get my MY. Oh well, I guess wired it is??

kadify · Jan 24, 2021

Any update on this? Is wired still better than wireless with the magic-NS adapter?

Mike_TV · Jan 25, 2021

kadify said:
Any update on this? Is wired still better than wireless with the magic-NS adapter?

Mentioned this in another thread but posting the link here for you too. I've been using this USB wired controller since last summer without any issue.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAHYQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

kadify · Jan 25, 2021

Mike_TV said:
Mentioned this in another thread but posting the link here for you too. I've been using this USB wired controller since last summer without any issue.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAHYQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks! I'll look into it if I can't verify the xbox on wireless controller works for more than just 2 games. I have xbox one controllers already so it would be cheaper to just buy the adapter.

GtiMart · Jan 26, 2021

The "normal" wireless Xbox One controllers will work in the Tesla by plugging them into the car using their micro usb ports. Not sure you need to put batteries in them in that case, I don't remember. That's how Xbox One controllers work when used on PCs for gaming too.

VaxAce · Jan 26, 2021

playstation 3 wireless controller works with all games ive tested...

kadify · Jan 26, 2021

VaxAce said:
playstation 3 wireless controller works with all games ive tested...

How did you connect the wireless controller?

TX_Flux · Feb 10, 2021

VaxAce said:
playstation 3 wireless controller works with all games ive tested...

Are you using the Mayflash Magic for the wireless feature?

Ericft · May 14, 2021

I have not been able to get the magic NS to connect to my xbox one s controllers. Is there any update on getting them to work, did they work last year based on youtube videos but wondering if it was with a different firmware? not working with 1.32. Prefer to to wire it in...

Jaybird · Jul 28, 2021

The magic-ns does not seem to support the newer xbox wireless controllers (model 1419 with the circular d-pad).

db93 said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079B5KHWQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A23UIGZV9N9N9N&psc=1

iamnid · Jul 29, 2021

I've been using this to connect xbox controllers. Works great and looks better than the magic-ns (in my opinion). You just might need a USB C to A converter depending on the build date of your Model Y.

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