Phone2Pad - Use your android device as a PC gamepad

I wonder if anyone else is like me, even though I don't really use my phone for gaming, I just love buying all kinds of random gadgets.

Like phone Backbone or Android handhelds. I really like how they look. But they never really have any practical use. Eventually they just end up collecting dust in a corner.

So...

Overview

Phone2Pad allows you to connect Android devices to your Windows PC and use them as game controllers. Whether you're using a physical gamepad or relying on touch input, it provides a solution for sending control signals over a local network.

A demonstrative video:

How It Works
Phone to Pad consists of two parts:

• A mobile app (Android)

• A desktop companion app (Windows)

Once both are installed and connected over Wi-Fi, your phone or handheld can act as a controller for PC games.

Features

• Detects most Android-compatible physical controllers or the integrated controller (Android Handled Consoles)

• Maps inputs to Xbox 360 or DualShock 4 controller signals

• Supports up to 4 connected devices simultaneously (at now)

• Low-latency local network connection

• Pairing via QR code scan or manual IP entry

Virtual Controller (Experimental)
A basic on-screen controller is available for emergency use when no physical gamepad is connected. This feature is still under development and may not be suitable for all game types.

Installation

1. Download the desktop app and driver from the links below.

2. Install the mobile app on your Android device.

3. Launch both apps and follow on-screen instructions to connect.

4. Once paired, controller input will be sent to your PC.

5. Check the tutorial video! 

Planned Improvements

• More connection methods

• Enhanced virtual controller behavior

• Additional device support, including potential PS Vita or IOS

Feedback & Support
Phone to Pad is under active development. Your feedback is valuable, feel free to leave comments, report issues, or suggest features. If you find this tool helpful, donations via the app are welcome and help support future updates.

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⚠️ To use the full virtual controller functionality, the ViGEm Bus Driver is required.
It can be downloaded from the following link:
https://vigembusdriver.com/

❗ Please note: ViGEm Bus Driver is no longer actively maintained. While it currently works without issues on my system, ongoing compatibility cannot be guaranteed.

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