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.

Fire TV Game Controller with Alexa

Wireless WiFi Direct Controller Available See article on this site for details

Controllers We have Tested/Reviewed

Sony PlayStation Dualshock 4 Wireless Controller

Bluetooth Does not work with 1st Gen Fire TV Stick See article on this site for details

Nintendo Wii U Pro Controller

Bluetooth but requires Special USB Receiver See article on this site for details

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Bluetooth Does not work completely with 1st Gen Fire TV Stick See article on this site for details

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.

ION GO PAD Folding Controller Bluetooth

Logitech Gamepad F710  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. Playstation 4 Style

Mad Catz C.T.R.L.R Mobile Gamepad Bluetooth Xbox 360 Style

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver & Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Requires Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver, only on full Fire TV platform with USB support, or the 2016 Fire TV Stick via USB OTG. 3rd party Xbox 360 receivers and controllers should also work.

Razer Serval Bluetooth One of several controllers with a clip to hold a phone while gaming.

Sony PlayStation Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller While the DS3 is a Bluetooth controller, like the Wii U Pro Controller, it uses a custom protocol. Mayflash adapter says it works, have not tested.  Similar Mayflash adapter for Wii U Pro Controller allows connection of a single controller to the Fire TV. Requires root and a special app, for most this is a “don’t bother” option.

SteelSeries Free Mobile Controller Playstation 4 Style

“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

Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

• Racing Wheel/Pedals/Shifter

Logitech Gamepad F310

• Playstation 4 Style

Logitech Rumble Gamepad F510

• Playstation 4 Style

Mad Catz MLG GamePad

• Xbox 360 Style

Mad Catz F.P.S. Pro

• 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

Razer Onza Tournament Edition

• Xbox 360 Style

Razer Sabertooth Elite Gaming Controller

• Xbox 360 Style

SNES Retro Controller

• 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.

Xbox One Wireless Controller

Bluetooth Controller Widely reported to work

Matricom G-Pad BX Bluetooth Playstation 4 Style Note: pair as “Bluetooth Device” and hold “Mode and A” to enable the keyboard Input pairing option.

Moga Pro Gaming System Bluetooth Xbox 360 Style Appears to be superseded by the Mogo Pro Power

Nvidia Shield Gaming Controller (2017 Version) Wireless Bluetooth Controller, should work with both Fire Tables from 2nd generation (2012) onward and reported to work with Fire TV

Nyko Cygnus

• Bluetooth
• Xbox 360 Style

Tronsmart Mars G01

• 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.

Amazon Fire Gaming Controller Wireless Bluetooth Controller, Works with Fire Tablets from 2nd generation (2012) onward No Longer Available See article on this site for details

Asus Gamepad for Nexus Player Wireless Keymap exists

Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 Proprietary Wireless – requires its own wireless receiver, only on full Fire TV platform with USB support. Playstation 4 Style No Longer Available

Nyko Playpad Bluetooth Xbox 360 Style Discontinued

Nyko Playpad Pro Bluetooth Xbox 360 Style Discontinued Nyko App May need a firmware update from Nyko to work.

OnLive Wireless Game Controller Proprietary Wireless Not sold seperately from OnLive Game System No longer available 1st Generation doesn’t work according to Reddit, 2nd Generation does, but can’t be found.

OUYA Wireless Controller Xbox 360 Style Worked in original Fire TV’s Fire OS release, reported not to work in current Fire OS release. Controller still available at times, but OUYA platform is basically dead at this point, so might be a risky buy.

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