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{{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 Search button in second generation. Shape (especially back) is more similar to [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]]. | {{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 Search button in second generation. Shape (especially back) is more similar to [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]]. | ||
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| + | ==Steam== | ||
| + | {{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. | ||
| + | {{--}} 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=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.<ref>[https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/discover/230399/list-with-compatible-usb-adapters-and-gamepads-for-shield-tv/ List with compatible USB Adapters and Gamepads for Shield TV]</ref> | ||
| + | {{++}} Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit {{Key|🅨}} and disable video and audio streaming. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi. | ||
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| + | ==Support in games== | ||
| + | {{ii}} PC games that support the XInput standard are supported. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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| Predecessor | |
| Amazon Fire Game Controller | |
| Successor | |
| Amazon Luna Controller | |
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Key points
- No rechargeable battery, slot for two AA batteries (Up to 90 hours of gameplay without headphones and 24 hours while streaming audio).
- LED to display controller connectivity status, low battery indicator, and software updates.
- Vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay.
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) includes more features compared to second generation controller: 3 media buttons (rewind, play, forward) and GameCircle button which was replaced by Search button in second generation. Shape (especially back) is more similar to Xbox 360 Controller.
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.[1]
- Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit 🅨 and disable video and audio streaming.
- Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
Support in games
- PC games that support the XInput standard are supported.
Other information
Technical information
| 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 |