Google announces Android OS 3.1, works with 360/PS3 controllers

Google has just announced Android OS 3.1 and brings with it a range of improvements and refinements, such as letting you take advantage of a "ridiculous" number of USB devices, even including Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controllers. It's a nerd's wildest emulators dream comes true.

[xc7x]

that will be big profit for Sony,as ya know tons of Android users will plan to get Sony's Playstation Suite app and that'll likely be compatible with their controllers.

[BubbleSniper]

More and more Sony + Google information is trickling out.

I am really interested in knowing what their future plans are in thorough detail.

[bnaughty]

wow, can we install android on our PS3 too, ahahaha, im just kidding! :)

[Soldierone]

WTF! We Cant! now im hacking Sony and bringing down PSN! MY DOS ATTACKS START TOMORROW! This is what happens when you take away my Android on PS3!!!!

lol sarcasm

[KingPin]

you joke about it now, but i just had a thought now reading your comment. the hackers are fussing over sony removing one feature <other OS> and they bitch and moan saying sony took away features they paid for. but when sony keeps updating firmware and giving them new features like 3D support and stuff, they dont complain. those are features they didnt pay for. if sony left them with what they paid for, theyl still nag and say sony isnt supporting their console. lol

makes you wonder......will hackers ever be happy? i highly doubt it!!

[Vitalogy]

@KingPin hackers will always find something pick with no matter what. If sony re-added otheros again, those kids would start wining for something else it's in their nature, they didn't had enough attention when little (not that they're grown ups now LOL) and this is their way to claim some.

[Who]

@ bnaughty

Well this is awkward. lol.

[edhe]

If you still had OtherOS then yes, you probably could have installed the linux derivative OS android - and probably upgraded it to be like the googleTV honeycomb 3.1 variant designed for tellies also.

Pretty cool idea that, otherOS.

[SolidStoner]

nice, Im sick from using my PS3 controler on PC.. they are such a pain to connect.

[Viper7]

Tried using the MotioninJoy driver? works pretty well with that, especially if you are using the emulate X360 controller (oddly some games seem to require this)

http://www.motioninjoy.com/

[SolidStoner]

thanks buddy!

[chidesd]

I dont get it a PS3 controller would prolly connect to my tab or phone via bluetooth but hows the 360 controller going to connect?

[kharma45]

I'd presume only the wired ones will be supported.

[Sheddi]

Dont know...maybe u'll have to use the wire.

[chidesd]

360 uses usb doesnt it smart phones dont have usb ports only micro and mini ports

[Sheddi]

I bet there are some converters out there for USB to Micro usb :P

[Rashonality]

at last, a move that really improves gaming on tablets, that virtual analog crap is an insult.

[InLaLaLand]

That picture is making me hungry, looks like a oreo or an ice cream lol.

[ddelella]

They need to make it available to cell phones so with a mini USB adapter so I can use that 4.3" screen and 3D glasses-less display to make it the best portable emulator ever!

[Quagmire]

What's a Verizon?