TOP 4 simple ways to turn your phone into a game controller 

With the current era of technology development, you don't need a GamePad to experience interesting games. Because you can take advantage of the Smartphone you are using. Here, TipsMake will show you how to turn your phone into a simple game controller with a few steps below. 

Why should you turn your phone into a game controller?

A PC is not only for work but can also be used for entertainment activities. Especially suitable for gamers who are passionate about games on the computer screen. To experience the game in the most comfortable way, we need additional tools to experience it more smoothly. If you cannot prepare yourself with expensive, high-end game controllers . In such cases, we can take advantage of our smartphones and turn them into game controllers . This is a creative solution for gamers that can still meet the requirements of a professional Gamepad.

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TOP 4 simple ways to turn your phone into a game controller 

How to turn your phone into a game controller using PC Remote

PC Remote is a popular Android game controller support software today, with an interface suitable for most games and some sample settings for each game, you can easily operate it like a real controller. This application also has some additional features for the options panel to help gamers comfortably connect between the computer screen and their phone, very suitable for turning the phone into a game controller. Besides, this application can also connect Bluetooth and Wifi, making it convenient to transfer the screen from PC or camera to smartphone and vice versa.
Please perform the following steps to install: 

1. Step 1: First download and install PC Remote on your computer.
2. Step 2: Then, install PC Remote on your phone.
3. Step 3: Finally, click the Connect button in the right corner of the phone, then PC Remote will scan for devices that share the same Wifi network connection point. Look for the PC Name displayed on the computer and click on the correct PC Name on the phone to connect. 

LEA Extended Input Gamepad

LEA is an extremely useful simulation software that supports game controllers on Android, allowing you to choose up to 6 interfaces compatible with many different game genres. In addition, the delay when controlling via the phone is also thoroughly optimized.

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1. Step 1: Download and install LEA Extended Input GamePad software on PC.
2. Step 2: Download and install on your phone device similar to PC or computer.
3. Step 3: Start LEA on both devices, then on your phone select Connect > Connection Parameters and enter the correct Server Port and Password as on the PC to connect the 2 devices.

VGamepad Lite

The highlight of the Vgamepad Life application is its interface that is most similar to the current gaming controllers with many certain customization features. This application can change the gaming interfaces of 2 popular flexible controllers on the Vietnamese market today, Xbox and PS, supporting gamers to play many different game titles.

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In addition, this application also combines features such as a Gamepad or regular joysticks with the phone screen such as adjusting the axis ratio, interesting Joystick numbers that greatly support turning the phone into a real gaming controller.

Step 1: Download VGamepad to your computer. Select VGamepad-Server_V5.4.zip.

Step 2: Similar to on your phone, install VGamepad Lite (free version) or VGamepad (paid).

Step 3: Finally, open the App on your phone and enter the correct IP displayed on the computer to successfully connect.

Joypad Legacy

Joypad Legacy is an iPhone-specific app that turns your phone into a game controller. It will support your iPhone to connect to your computer to turn your iOS device into a real handheld game console.

Step 1: Download Joypad Legacy and install it on your computer
Step 2: Install the same application on your phone
Step 3: 

After you have finished setting up on your computer, you will open the Joypad Legacy application on your iPhone. Usually when you open this application on both your computer and phone, they will automatically connect to each other. In case you wait a long time without seeing them connect to each other, you should check if the two devices are connected to the same Wifi network or not and you can try again by setting a static IP for both devices and then using Connect Manually.

When the computer and iPhone are combined, you will see the gamepad simulation screen appear on the iPhone with the buttons corresponding to the above settings. Moreover, you can also switch back and forth between many different Skins, you can do that by selecting the small gamepad icon at the bottom of the screen.

Above are the most useful ways to turn your phone into a game controller without having to spend money going to the store to buy yourself a game controller with just software that supports game controllers on Android. TipsMake hopes that these are tips that can help you experience the game in the best way and satisfy the most players! Contact the hotline immediately for the best advice and support: 1900.1903

David Pac

Update 16 January 2025