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I recently found an app called DroidEmu which basically lets me play any GBA, GBC, GameGear, Genesis, Nes, or Snes game I want on my phone. I also discovered a way to connect PS3 controllers to my device so I can play those games with a physical controller.

This got me thinking; what would it take to turn my Android phone into a full-fledged TV-based gaming console? Is that even feasible right now? I know that's its fairly easy to connect Android devices to TVs using an HDMI adapter so that shouldn't be a problem, but what about native Android games that work with a controller, are there many of those? If so, are there any that support split-screen gaming with multiple controllers or online/lan-based multiplayer? What are the chances of this situation improving in the near future?

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Nice idea, now I think about it, too.

I found a little list here (please feel free to edit/add):

  • GTA3
  • Muffin Knight
  • Pool Break
  • Riptide GP
  • ShadowGun
  • Shine Runner
  • Sonic CD
  • Soulcraft THD

If I find some time, I will add controller support to my game Orc Genocide. ATM, it's playable head-on-head with multitouch (useless for TV, but awesome for tablets). I will let you know.

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So, these are games that work with a controller, right? (which answers one of his many questions) – geffchang Jan 8 at 8:25
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I didn't tested this games myself but other confirmed they are playable with controller. But I think none of them is playable via splitscreen/LAN. – Simon Schubert Jan 8 at 8:33

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