Cellular as Joystick for PC

I have an Xbox 360 controller to play PC games (SSFIV as my favorite). It is the most practical, although, one does not necessarily have to buy a control like this for it.

If the games I’m going to play are as simple as the one I mentioned, I can turn my Android into a remote control that works perfectly for me to play PC games of that type (or even more complex ones), thanks to Mobile GamePad.

This utility can offer the same functionality as an SNES controller (or even greater). The only thing you need to make it work is to install an application on your Android smartphone, and a software on the PC where you have your games installed.

The developer does not explain whether the two communicate via Bluetooth or Wifi. According to the screenshots, it seems that it works under Wifi, that is, both the PC and the Android device must be under the same wireless network.

Some advantages of Mobile Gamepad

• On the full screen of your Android you will have 10 buttons (and something else): the typical cross with the 4 directional keys (virtual D-pad) and 6 programmable buttons in the Playstation style (square, triangle, circle, X, pause and start) . You can program or map these buttons so that each one performs a specific action (the one that a key on your PC keyboard would do, or the button on a controller).

• According to the developer, it seems that it is also possible to create profiles, that is, you can program and save different versions of the control, with different button configurations each. Ideal for not having to change button settings with each game.

• You will not only have an ordinary wireless controller. Mobile Gamepad can also use the device’s accelerometer to control games with movement. Ideal for racing games, airplanes and the like. It can be even more fun than a joystick.
• Finally, it seems that it is also possible to run PC games from the phone, as well as control the volume of the computer (using the same physical buttons on the cell phone).

It is an application created by an independent developer, although, it seems quite promising. Many times it has happened to me that I want to play Mario Kart or things like that with my brothers and I always end up lacking controls. With several Android in the house, it will surely come in handy.

Download Mobile Gamepad APK and Server: XDA Developers

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