does gamepads/game controllers need root?

[James Sumalinog]

I wanna buy a gamepad/controller for my j5 prime.. but one of my friends told me that i need root in order to make the gamepad work. But the website says it's a Bluetooth controller. I'm confused. Please clarify me

 

[jasonandrews25788]

no, not all gamepads require root however, some methods require it so it depends on the gamepad you're using itself.

 

[James Sumalinog]

no, not all gamepads require root however, some methods require it so it depends on the gamepad you're using itself.

Does gamepad works on Android games or only android emulators like ppsspp? Thanks