You’ll find a lot of information searching the web on what controllers you can use with your Amazon Fire devices. I have attempted to sum things up here, and will provide more details and reviews of various controllers as I’m able to buy them and test them.
The list is broken down into several parts:
- Amazon Native Controllers
- Controllers We Have Tested/Reviewed
- Wireless 3rd Party Controllers with Fire OS Keymaps
- Wired 3rd Party Controllers with Fire OS Keymaps
- Other 3rd Party Wireless Controllers Reported to Work
- Other 3rd Party Wired Controllers Reported to Work
- 3rd from the above categories that are no longer available, for those that may already own one.
Amazon Native Controllers
Amazon has produced 2 different controllers. Only one remains available.
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Controllers We have Tested/Reviewed
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3rd Party Controllers
Several sites have dug into the the Amazon Fire TV software on rooted devices to get a list of controllers that have custom key map support on the Fire TV platform. Interestingly, having this support is NOT a guarantee that the controller will work on the Fire TV platform without significant work, including rooting the device. Please make sure a controller is actually compatible before ordering. Being on the list below doesn’t mean it’s been verified as compatible. I am working on various controllers on researching compatibility and updating the list as I go.
“Supported” 3rd Party Wireless Controllers
Following is a list of wireless controllers with Fire TV keymaps, including the information I was able to gather about them either first hand or looking around the Internet. Note that having a Fire TV keymap is no guarantee that there is a Kindle Fire keymap.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver &
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Sony PlayStation Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
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“Supported” 3rd Party Wired Controllers
Following is a list of wired controllers with Fire TV keymaps, including the information I was able to gather about them either first hand or looking around the Internet. Note that wired controllers are only going to be supported on the full Fire TV platform through its USB port, or on the 2016 Fire TV Stick via USB OTG. Connecting multiple controllers will require a USB hub.
Logitech Dual Action Controller
- Playstation 4 Style
- Racing Wheel/Pedals/Shifter
- Playstation 4 Style
- Playstation 4 Style
- Xbox 360 Style
- Xbox 360 Style
Mad Catz Generic Xbox 360 Controller
Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
Nintendo Wii Remote, Nunchuck, & Classic Controller
- Classic controller linked
- Wii Remotes require root
- Xbox 360 Style
Razer Sabertooth Elite Gaming Controller
- Xbox 360 Style
- Super Nintendo Style
Other Wireless Controllers That Work
While having a Fire TV keymap is no guarantee that everything will work, not having one is no guarantee that things won’t work. Here is a collection of controllers that the Internet or manufacturer says work with Fire devices.
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Nvidia Shield Gaming Controller (2017 Version)
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- Bluetooth
- Xbox 360 Style
- Proprietary Wireless – requires its own wiresless receiver, only on full Fire TV platform with USB support, or the 2016 Fire TV Stick via USB OTG.
Other Wired Controllers That Work
Wired controllers are only going to be supported on the full Fire TV platform through its USB port, or on the 2016 Fire TV Stick via USB OTG. Connecting multiple controllers will require a USB hub. I haven’t put as much work into this category, but as above, while having a Fire TV keymap is no guarantee that everything will work, not having one is no guarantee that things won’t work. Here is a collection of controllers that the Internet or manufacturer says work with Fire TV devices.
Controllers No Longer Available
I’ve moved these controllers to the bottom to remove clutter, but you may have one of them, so I’ve kept them on the page for reference.
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Asus Gamepad for Nexus Player
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OnLive Wireless Game Controller
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