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BT + PLATFORM PS3
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- Bluetooth adapter
Using a bluetooth dongle or an internal bluetooth module, GIMX can disguise itself as a controller to your console.
While all bluetooth dongles/modules can't work with GIMX, working dongles are quite common. Check the compatibility list.
BT + PLATFORM PS4
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- Bluetooth adapter
Using a bluetooth dongle or an internal bluetooth module, GIMX can disguise itself as a controller to your console.
While all bluetooth dongles/modules can't work with GIMX, working dongles are quite common. Check the compatibility list. - Genuine Dualshock 4 controller
It is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the PS4. - An AVR USB board such as the Teensy 2.0
It is required for the bluetooth pairing procedure.
BT + PLATFORM PS4 + MOUSE
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- Bluetooth adapter
Using a bluetooth dongle or an internal bluetooth module, GIMX can disguise itself as a controller to your console.
While all bluetooth dongles/modules can't work with GIMX, working dongles are quite common. Check the compatibility list. - Genuine Dualshock 4 controller
It is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the PS4. - An AVR USB board such as the Teensy 2.0
It is required for the bluetooth pairing procedure.
USB + PLATFORM XBOXONE
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- USB adapter
This is an adapter that you can either buy from the GIMX shop or build yourself:- Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.
- Genuine Xbox One controller
It is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console. Controllers with the 3.5mm jack are supported since GIMX 7.13.
USB + PLATFORM XBOX360
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- USB adapter
This is an adapter that you can either buy from the GIMX shop or build yourself:- Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.
- Genuine wired 360 controller
It is required because the USB adapter has to authenticate to the console. A wireless 360 controller with a play and charge kit will NOT work.
USB + PLATFORM PS4
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- USB adapter
This is an adapter that you can either buy from the GIMX shop or build yourself:- Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.
- Genuine Dualshock 4 controller
It is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console.
USB + PLATFORM PS3
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- USB adapter
This is an adapter that you can either buy from the GIMX shop or build yourself:- Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.
USB + PLATFORM XBOXONE + MOUSE
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- USB adapter
This is an adapter that you can either buy from the GIMX shop or build yourself:- Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.
- Genuine Xbox One controller
It is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console. Controllers with the 3.5mm jack are supported since GIMX 7.13.
USB + PLATFORM PS4 + MOUSE
Hardware requirements
- Computer
- USB adapter
This is an adapter that you can either buy from the GIMX shop or build yourself:- Forget about using any other USB to USB cable (like file transfer cables, or direct cables), they are not suited to this use.
- Genuine Dualshock 4 controller
It is required because GIMX has to authenticate to the console.
