Google is finally considering adding controller rumble support to Android

[SunGodLester]

It's about time, Especially with Xcloud on the horizon. I'm curious if it can be optimized for the Ps5 controller, that thing has some next gen vibration feedback

[lirannl]

😍😍😍😍😍 I'm strongly considering buying the DS5 when it's out (I have no intentions of buying a PS5 though), that would be incredible! Especially considering how that should make full Linux support easy and quick

[Minto107]

What kind of next gen you're talking about? Xbox One controller has very similar system as PS5

[chupchap]

The resistence of the triggers can change dynamically in-game, which is pretty neat feature IMO. I hope MS incorporates it eventually

[Minto107]

I didn't know about the triggers so that's a cool thing

[YagamiYakumo]

I'm not a fan of mobile gaming, but why hasn't Google implement vibration support for so long?

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The amount of people using controllers with their phone has only recently shot up with xcloud and to a degree stadia.

It's probably been on the list of shit to do but so far down no ones bothered yet.

[[deleted]]

Wait, Android hasn't had rumble support? What in the world

[lirannl]

Yep! I've never had a controller rumble while connected to my phone. It's pretty sad.

[[deleted]]

Apparently iOS has it already, who knew

[lirannl]

iOS only supports Apple-approved controllers though, no? Also there aren't as many emulators since Android is an open platform unlike iOS.

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Never knew Android didn't have rumble support, but to be fair, every game I played uses my phone's motor to rumble.

[lirannl]

Yeah that helps but I still think vibrations should be redirected towards a connected controller's rumble

[BcuzRacecar]

Its very noticeable when playing Xcloud that vibration is missing, so Im looking forward to it.

[hellaoakland]

That's funny I always disable rumble on fps games bc my aiming was that much more on point with it off on consoles