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|cover        = Amazon Fire TV Game Controller.jpg
 
|cover        = Amazon Fire TV Game Controller.jpg
 
|xinput      = hackable
 
|xinput      = hackable
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|connection method = Bluetooth
 
|predecessor  = [[Controller:Amazon Fire Game Controller|Amazon Fire Game Controller]]
 
|predecessor  = [[Controller:Amazon Fire Game Controller|Amazon Fire Game Controller]]
 
|successor    = [[Controller:Amazon Luna Controller|Amazon Luna Controller]]
 
|successor    = [[Controller:Amazon Luna Controller|Amazon Luna Controller]]
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} No rechargeable battery, slot for two AA batteries (Up to 90 hours of gameplay without headphones and 24 hours while streaming audio).
 
{{ii}} No rechargeable battery, slot for two AA batteries (Up to 90 hours of gameplay without headphones and 24 hours while streaming audio).
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{{ii}} Indicator lights at the top of the controller indicate which player number the controller has been assigned.
 
{{++}} LED to display controller connectivity status, low battery indicator, and software updates.
 
{{++}} LED to display controller connectivity status, low battery indicator, and software updates.
 
{{++}} Vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay.
 
{{++}} Vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay.
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{{--}} Only the first generation of the controller had Bluetooth support that made it more or less possible to connect to a PC. The second generation used a direct Wi-Fi connection to Fire TV devices, with no way to connect it to PC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://new.reddit.com/r/firetvstick/comments/xpavxu/comment/iq3i6ge/|title=1st Generation Firestick Gamepad - can it be used for anything?|date=12 May 2023}}</ref>
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'''Inputs'''
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* 2 × clickable analog sticks: {{Key|L3}}, {{Key|R3}}
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* 2 × analog triggers: {{Key|L2}}, {{Key|R2}}
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* 2 × digital shoulder buttons: {{Key|L1}}, {{Key|R1}}
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* 8 × digital action buttons: {{Key|𝐀}}, {{Key|𝐁}}, {{Key|𝐗}}, {{Key|𝗬}}, {{Key|⮌ ʙᴀᴄᴋ}}, {{Key|⌂ ʜᴏᴍᴇ}}, {{Key|Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ}}, {{Key|🎤︎ ᴍɪᴄʀᴏᴘʜᴏɴᴇ}}
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* 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): {{Key|↑}}, {{Key|↓}}, {{Key|←}}, {{Key|→}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
{{ii}} [https://www.amazon.in/Amazon-53-000894-Fire-Game-Controller/dp/B00DU0ZI8Q Amazon Fire Game Controller] (first gen.) - Amazon.in
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{{ii}} [https://amazon.in/dp/B00DU0ZI8Q Amazon Fire Game Controller] (first gen.) - Amazon.in
 
{{ii}} {{store link|amazon uk|B00ZPX9AHG|Amazon Fire TV Game Controller}} (second gen.) - Amazon.co.uk
 
{{ii}} {{store link|amazon uk|B00ZPX9AHG|Amazon Fire TV Game Controller}} (second gen.) - Amazon.co.uk
 
{{ii}} {{store link|Amazon|B00ZPX9AHG|Amazon Fire TV Game Controller}} (second gen.) - Amazon.com
 
{{ii}} {{store link|Amazon|B00ZPX9AHG|Amazon Fire TV Game Controller}} (second gen.) - Amazon.com
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==Controller variations==
 
==Controller variations==
 
{{Image|Amazon Fire Game Controller.jpg|Amazon Fire Game Controller (first generation).}}
 
{{Image|Amazon Fire Game Controller.jpg|Amazon Fire Game Controller (first generation).}}
{{ii}} '''Amazon Fire Game Controller''' (first generation) includes more features compared to second generation controller: 3 media buttons (rewind, play, forward) and GameCircle button which was replaced by Microphone button in second generation. Shape (especially back) is more similar to [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]].
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{{ii}} There are currently two generations of the '''Amazon Fire Gaming Controller'''. The first generation does not include voice control or a microphone port at the bottom, and the buttons for {{Key|⏪}}, {{Key|⏯}}, {{Key|⏩}} are located at the bottom center of the controller. Second generation controllers does not have media control buttons and {{Key|ɢᴀᴍᴇᴄɪʀᴄʟᴇ}} button was replaced by {{Key|ᴍɪᴄʀᴏᴘʜᴏɴᴇ}} button.
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'''Inputs'''
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* 2 × clickable analog sticks: {{Key|L3}}, {{Key|R3}}
 +
* 2 × analog triggers: {{Key|L2}}, {{Key|R2}}
 +
* 2 × digital shoulder buttons: {{Key|L1}}, {{Key|R1}}
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* 8 × digital action buttons: {{Key|𝐀}}, {{Key|𝐁}}, {{Key|𝐗}}, {{Key|𝗬}}, {{Key|⮌ ʙᴀᴄᴋ}}, {{Key|⌂ ʜᴏᴍᴇ}}, {{Key|Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ}}, {{Key|ɢᴀᴍᴇᴄɪʀᴄʟᴇ}}
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* 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): {{Key|↑}}, {{Key|↓}}, {{Key|←}}, {{Key|→}}
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* 3 × digital media control buttons: {{Key|⏪}}, {{Key|⏯}}, {{Key|⏩}}
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==Steam==
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{{ii}} Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual reassignment. Controller cannot be found in [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5199-TOKV-4426 Supported Controller Database], so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
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{{--}} Not capable of making full use of [[Store:Steam#Steam Input|Steam Input]]. LED lights are not configurable and additional buttons are not visible in configuration menu.
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===Steam Link Application compatibility===
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{{++}} Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/discover/230399/list-with-compatible-usb-adapters-and-gamepads-for-shield-tv/|title=List with compatible USB Adapters and Gamepads for Shield TV|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{++}} Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit {{Key|𝗬}} and disable video and audio streaming.
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{{ii}} Won't work great unless the streaming device is connected to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
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==Support in games==
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{{ii}} PC games that support the XInput standard are supported.
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===Games with XInput button prompts===
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{{mm}} [[List of games with Xbox button prompts]]
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===Technical information===
 
===Technical information===
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{{ii}} Device name: '''amazon fire game controller'''.
 
{{Standard table|Controller button|Button label and axis|content=
 
{{Standard table|Controller button|Button label and axis|content=
 
{{Standard table/row|A|}}
 
{{Standard table/row|A|}}
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{{Standard table/row|Back|}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Back|}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Menu|}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Menu|}}
{{Standard table/row|Microphone|}}
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{{Standard table/row|Search|}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Left stick|X-axis, Y-axis}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Left stick|X-axis, Y-axis}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Right stick|X-rotation, Z-rotation}}
 
{{Standard table/row|Right stick|X-rotation, Z-rotation}}
{{Standard table/row|Home button|}}
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{{Standard table/row|Home|}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad up|POV up}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad up|POV up}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad down|POV down}}
 
{{Standard table/row|D-pad down|POV down}}
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[[Category:Controller]]
 
[[Category:Controller]]
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[[Category:Controllers with haptic feedback]]
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[[Category:Controllers with Bluetooth connection]]
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[[Category:Controllers with 3.5mm port]]
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[[Category:Controllers with microphone]]
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[[Category:Controllers with media buttons]]

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Amazon Fire TV Game Controller
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller cover
XInput support
Connection method
Bluetooth
Predecessor
Amazon Fire Game Controller
Successor
Amazon Luna Controller
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller on Wikipedia

Key points

No rechargeable battery, slot for two AA batteries (Up to 90 hours of gameplay without headphones and 24 hours while streaming audio).
Indicator lights at the top of the controller indicate which player number the controller has been assigned.
LED to display controller connectivity status, low battery indicator, and software updates.
Vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay.
Only the first generation of the controller had Bluetooth support that made it more or less possible to connect to a PC. The second generation used a direct Wi-Fi connection to Fire TV devices, with no way to connect it to PC.[1]

Inputs

  • 2 × clickable analog sticks: L3, R3
  • 2 × analog triggers: L2, R2
  • 2 × digital shoulder buttons: L1, R1
  • 8 × digital action buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬, ⮌ ʙᴀᴄᴋ, ⌂ ʜᴏᴍᴇ, Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ, 🎤︎ ᴍɪᴄʀᴏᴘʜᴏɴᴇ
  • 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): , , ,

Availability

Amazon Fire Game Controller (first gen.) - Amazon.in
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller (second gen.) - Amazon.co.uk
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller (second gen.) - Amazon.com

Controller variations

Amazon Fire Game Controller (first generation).
Amazon Fire Game Controller (first generation).
There are currently two generations of the Amazon Fire Gaming Controller. The first generation does not include voice control or a microphone port at the bottom, and the buttons for , , are located at the bottom center of the controller. Second generation controllers does not have media control buttons and ɢᴀᴍᴇᴄɪʀᴄʟᴇ button was replaced by ᴍɪᴄʀᴏᴘʜᴏɴᴇ button.

Inputs

  • 2 × clickable analog sticks: L3, R3
  • 2 × analog triggers: L2, R2
  • 2 × digital shoulder buttons: L1, R1
  • 8 × digital action buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬, ⮌ ʙᴀᴄᴋ, ⌂ ʜᴏᴍᴇ, Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ, ɢᴀᴍᴇᴄɪʀᴄʟᴇ
  • 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): , , ,
  • 3 × digital media control buttons: , ,

Steam

Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual reassignment. Controller cannot be found in Supported Controller Database, so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
Not capable of making full use of Steam Input. LED lights are not configurable and additional buttons are not visible in configuration menu.

Steam Link Application compatibility

Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.[2]
Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit 𝗬 and disable video and audio streaming.
Won't work great unless the streaming device is connected to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.

Support in games

PC games that support the XInput standard are supported.

Games with XInput button prompts

List of games with Xbox button prompts

Other information

Technical information

Device name: amazon fire game controller.
Controller button Button label and axis
A
B
X
Y
L1
R1
L2
R2
Back
Menu
Search
Left stick X-axis, Y-axis
Right stick X-rotation, Z-rotation
Home
D-pad up POV up
D-pad down POV down
D-pad left POV left
D-pad right POV right


References