While you can play all PC games using a keyboard and mouse, a game console or steering wheel feels more comfortable. For example, using a joystick or steering wheel makes it much easier to play sports games like FIFA or racing games like Need for Speed.
- Connect your Android phone to your PC using Bluetooth or a Wi-Fi network.
- Download the appropriate app for your device and computer.
- Open the app and input the following information:
- Choose which game you want to play and press start.
- Enjoy your game!
Steps to use Android phone like a gamepad for pc
Step 2: After installing the receiver on your PC, open the DroidJoy Server app and click on the Connect button. Step 3: After connecting to the receiver, you will see a screen that looks like this. Step 4: In this screen, you can change some settings, such as the language and input method. You can also set up a password for your receiver. Step 5: Once you have set up your settings, click on the Customize button to get more information about them. Step 6: In this screen, you can change some other settings, such as how many games you want to play at once and how many hours of battery life you want it to have. You can also choose whether or not to share your receiver with other people.
To connect your phone to the server and play multiplayer games, follow these steps:
- Run the server application on your PC.
- Check the “Free Gamepads” field on the screen. It should say “1” initially as you will have one slot per phone.
- If you want to add another gamepad, click on the “Gamepad” tab in the menu bar and click on the “Enable XInput Gamepad” checkbox.
- This allows another phone to connect to the server if you want to play multiplayer with a friend.
- After doing this, restart the DroidJoy Server to apply the changes. ..
There are two ways to connect the phone gamepad for PC. The first is over Wi-Fi, so be sure to have a strong connection. The other is through Bluetooth. At the Mobile application, click Settings button. Then click Connection Type and select between Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. We recommend a Bluetooth connection because it’s more reliable. If you select Wi-Fi, your phone and the PC must be on the same Wi-Fi network. ..
Step 4: Click the Connect button button. Under Connect you will need to add the Server. Click on the Add button button below. You can find the server automatically or enter one manually. If you try to find it automatically, the DroidJoy Server should be up and running on PC. The application must be able to find it and provide the IP address of the PC. The IP address displayed on the phone must be the same as the IP address of the computer.
- Connect to the server by clicking on its name in the list.
- If the connection was successful, the PC should notify you. ..
You can now customize your gamepad by clicking on the Customize button button in the app. Select the Standard template. You will end up with a model for an X-Box 360 type controller. With two analog controllers on the left and right. A D-Pad next to the right analog controller. bumper buttons at the top, X, Y, A and B buttons. select and start buttons, home menu button.
If you’re having trouble connecting to your PC, try using a controller-enabled PC game to see if it works. You can try two different phones, one that connects via Wi-Fi and the other via Bluetooth. When connecting via Bluetooth, the device needs to be paired with the PC first, for the Server to be found. Proper pairing can be determined via the MAC address displayed in the server application.
Final Words
To use an Android device as a controller for a PC, you first need to convert it into a controller. This can be done through an app such as Play Store or by using a website like CNET. Once converted, the Android device will serve as your primary controller for your PC. You can search the Play Store and try different apps until you find the one that best suits your needs. The basic idea is to use the Android device as a control surface for your computer.