What to do if the phone does not see the joystick. How to turn your Android device into a wireless gamepad
In this article, I will describe several ways to connect joysticks to an Android device. Joysticks from PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 will be considered.
Modern smartphones often contain good components - dual-core processors, gigabytes of RAM, screens with good resolution. Why not play on such happiness? But for some games a joystick is more suitable than a touch screen. The touchscreen doesn't feel as good as the buttons. In addition, by pressing buttons on the screen, you cover part of the action with your fingers.
Let's start performing the “rite” of connection.
- Joystick PlayStation 3
There are two ways to connect this joystick to your phone.
The first implies having Root rights on the device and a couple of bucks in your wallet.
Naturally, not all devices are suitable. And, in order not to shell out money for a pig in a poke, the author of the program has released a separate, free program that allows you to check the compatibility of your phone with the PS3 joystick.
To check and run it. If after pressing Start, an error will appear Error: Missing required protocol, your device is not suitable for connecting a joystick. By the way, it is likely that after updating the system, compatibility will appear.
If everything went well, the Bluetooth address (analogous to a MAC address) will appear on the screen.
For a final check, you can connect a joystick. For the first time, you need to “bind” the joy to the phone, indicating the owner’s new address. To do this, you need to use the program. Connect the joystick to your computer via USB and enter your phone's address in the Bluetooth program.
After pressing the Update button, the joystick will be faithful to your phone. Well, at least until the first reassignment.
For the final check, just turn on the joystick. If the light on it stops blinking, that’s it, it’s connected to the phone. You can press buttons and see how they are displayed in the program on your phone.
After checking compatibility, you need to install the full version of the program on your phone
It will allow you not only to admire the clicks, but also to reassign phone control to this controller. To do this you just need to click Change Input Method and choose Sixaxis Controller
Three more joysticks are connected in exactly the same way.
The second method is not so complicated, and, in general, is free. But its action is limited to the emulator, in which, in fact, everything will happen.
You can download emulators of various game consoles for Android
The phone must support the USB-Host feature so that a joystick can be connected to its microUSB input. After connecting the joystick, simply launch the emulator. In the emulator settings, you will need to assign the necessary actions to the buttons (Map item).
If the buttons do not work, look at the settings - other settings (settings/Other Settings) and enable the option Use input method. If it still doesn't work, make sure that IME is set to input device in your phone settings. - Wii joystick
I found as many as four programs (there may be more) that allow you to control your phone through the Wii controller. Two of them are free, and for one you will need to pay almost $3
How to use:
After installation, go to Menu->Language and Keyboard, check Wii Controller
Then select it in the Wii Controller IME settings: Select Input Method -> Wii Controller
Now hold down buttons 1 and 2 on the joystick to search, and in the application, click Connect Controllers. After this, you can use the joystick in emulators - just enable Use Input method in the settings.
(who has root access to the phone, it is better to use)
And here the mapping settings are already in the program itself. To synchronize, you still need to hold down buttons 1 and 2 on the joystick. You need to enable controller support in the phone menu (as in the previous program)
Similar to the previous program, synchronization occurs like this:
press button number 1 in the program, hold buttons 1 and 2 on the joy, press button 2 in the program
Unfortunately, none of the programs work in interfaces such as HTC Sense, MotoBlur and Samsung Touchwiz UI - Joystick for Xbox 360
Everything is absolutely similar to the second method for the PS3 joystick, only the receiver will have to be purchased separately (if the joystick is wireless).
That is:
Download the required emulator
We connect the joy to USB-Host and play in the emulator. For more details, see the method described above for PS3
Are you an avid gamer, but you are not satisfied with the controls in applications designed for smartphones? Do you have a great gaming remote, but don't know how to connect the joystick to your Android phone? Our article will help you here, thanks to which you will improve your skills to the maximum.
Features of connecting a gamepad to a smartphone
Unfortunately, a minimum number of consoles connect to phones running Android and IOS without any problems. Most often, remote controls are oriented either to a special set-top box or to communicate with a computer. The last option is much simpler: you just need to use a USB OTG adapter, which we talked about in the article.
Synchronization via Bluetooth is another good method that requires installing an emulator on your device. Read about this procedure below. The smartphone must have Root rights!
How to connect a joystick to an Android phone from PS3 and PS4 via Sixaxis Controller
We will need: two utilities, . First, download the first program, namely SixaxisPairTool from a verified source. We install it on the computer using the standard method and launch it. Connect the controller to the PC.
In the meantime, you need to download the application on your phone or tablet Sixaxis Compatibility Checker, freely available on . Please note that without the “Superuser” mode the program will not function!
If the application is not on Google Play, download it from w3bsit3-dns.com (they have already tried to block it several times, so....) - https://w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=257429
Android-based smartphones are multitasking devices that have the functions of a camera, multimedia player and application launcher. Some games are simply impossible to play without additional hardware. This article will describe ways to connect a gamepad to Android.
Now you can consider the first option on how to connect a gamepad to Android. First, you should purchase an adapter that connects to the smartphone on one side, and on the other there should be a USB connector. After this, you can proceed to selecting a joystick. In fact, only a computer gamepad can be suitable for this connection method. However, that's not all, because without a specific application, the joystick will not be recognized by the device.
Tincore Keymapper is an application that helps you figure out how to connect a gamepad to Android. After installation, it must be launched so that the device can recognize the joystick. Then go to the smartphone settings and select “Language” and “Input”. This is where the gamepad will be displayed, but you should check the box next to it.
Now you can launch the game and enable the joystick application in the notification panel. After this, control of the game is completely transferred to the gamepad.
Analogue with application
The tablet is much larger than a smartphone, so in many games you don’t need to use a controller. The Tincore Keymapper application has advanced settings, which include a joystick simulator. This is one way to connect a gamepad without the device itself.
In the application settings, you can select the d-pad and button location, and then place it where it is convenient to control the game.
Wireless joystick
This option shows how to connect a gamepad to an Android phone. This method eliminates the presence of a cable at the joystick itself. To do this, you will need the adapter mentioned above and a joystick with a sensor.
The principle of operation of such a controller is completely identical to connecting a wireless mouse. The adapter is connected to the tablet, and the USB device is already connected to the adapter. The connection indicator on it should light up.
After this, you need to make sure that the joystick is charged, and if it runs on batteries, check for their availability. When you press the controller keys, the USB device light should turn green, blue, or red.
With such a joystick you can not only play, but also control the tablet. Here's how to connect a gamepad to Android wirelessly.
Bluetooth technology
Now we will look at how to connect a Bluetooth gamepad to Android. Gamepads come in different types:
Each of them requires its own approach to the issue of connection. You should start with a small joystick. The gamepad is turned on by pressing the pause button. After this, you need to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and start searching for devices. When the device you are looking for is found, you can connect to it. Now you can control your phone using the joystick. This was an example of how to connect a gamepad to Android.
XBOX 360
Many users are interested in how to connect the XBOX 360 gamepad to Android. Indeed, this method saves a lot of money, since you don’t need to buy a new controller for your smartphone. Joystick manufacturers try to make their devices as universal as possible.
Before connecting the gamepad to Android, you need to “pass” it through the computer. Or purchase a receiver that will provide your smartphone with additional software.
In the first case, the user will have to install the Sixaxis Controller application and download another application - Sixaxis Compatibility Checker. This is necessary in order to check whether the devices are compatible with each other.
The SixaxisPairTool program is installed on the computer, after which the gamepad is connected to the computer, and the program displays the address. The Sixaxis Controller app is launched on the smartphone to allow it to gain root access. After this, Local Bluetooth Address appears, the code of which must be copied. Now open the program on the computer and find the line called Change Master, then enter the code. Next, you need to click on the Update button, after which the controller connects to the smartphone - and you can use it as a gamepad.
The second method is simpler, but it will require a receiver that connects to a smartphone. This receiver with sensor provides connection to the joystick.
When the device is connected to a smartphone, you can turn on the joystick and try to control the phone. In case of failure, it is worth checking the transmitter for serviceability. Such controllers are sold in online stores at a low price, and the kit includes a driver disk that allows you to use the gamepad on a computer. You should carefully choose such an adapter, as there is a possibility of model incompatibility.
How to connect a PlayStation 3, Xbox360, Wii game controller to Android
No matter how large the screen of your device, smartphone or tablet, playing on it will still not be very convenient. Part of what happens on the screen is hidden under the hands, and the fingers have a hard time feeling the buttons. It is much more convenient to connect a joystick, then you can get maximum pleasure from the game. This article will talk about connecting gamepads from game consoles Wii, Xbox360, PlayStation3 to Android.
Joystick connection fromPlayStation3 to Android
Depending on whether you want to connect the PlayStation 3 joystick via Bluetooth or using microUSB, the connection procedure will differ.
1. Connecting a PlayStation 3 joystick to Android via bluetooth
Important to know:
- The Sixaxis Controller app requires root access.
- For normal operation of the program, the original Sixaxis and Dualshock 3 are required.
So, let's download the program SixaxisPairTool , install it on your computer. Using a USB cable, connect the joystick to it and launch the installed program. After launching the program, the MAC address will be written in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.
Now install Sixaxis Controller on the device and launch it. Here in the format (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) we see the Local Bluetooth Address. In Change Master SixaxisPairTool enter it and click the Update button.
After completing the connection to the device, click Change Input Method , then select the joystick.
1. Connecting a PlayStation 3 joystick to Android via microUSB
In this method, the use of the joystick is limited - it can only be used in a game console emulator. This is a big drawback.
Need to know:your device must support Host mode .
Download the emulator of the desired console (there are a huge number of them on Google Play) and install it.Let's connect the joystick to the microUSB of the device, launch the installed emulator, go into the settings and assign the necessary actions to the joystick buttons.If the buttons do not work, in the settings we will find the item Use input method , let's turn to him.
Connecting a joystick fromXbox360 to Android
The procedure is the same as when connecting a wired PlayStation joystick, but there is one important point to consider.
There is no special application for the Xbox360 wireless gamepad yet, which means that to get rid of all the wires you will need to purchase a special receiver.
Connecting a joystick from Wii to Android
Important to know: Not compatible with most HTC devices with Sense UI.
To connect Wiimote , you need to download and install a special programWiimote Controller . After starting the program, turn on Bluetooth and launch the application.
In the application, press the button 1.Init and Connect , and after that on Wiimote Press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously. After the application finds the controller, press the button 2.Select WiiControllerIME and vice versa WiiControllerIME put a tick. That's it, now you can play.
Wireless technologies have long become a common attribute of our time. Today, controlling household appliances, charging tablets or smartphones, and streaming images to a large screen wirelessly has become a common activity, and the list of such possibilities is constantly growing.
For example, users of Android devices can use their device as a joystick for a PC. We'll talk about how to do this now.
In order to realize our desire, we will need to install a special program on our mobile device and PC. There are several of them, but in our case we will talk about only two, since the operating principle of such programs is not fundamentally different.
Monect Portable
Download to your computer and launch the server part of the program Monect Portable for OS Windows. During installation, we give permission to the computer’s requests to make changes. The program is installed, after that we need to click on the “ Install Monect Portable via wi-fi", located in the lower right corner of the main program window:
Now download the application Monect Portable to your Android device. After downloading the program, extract the contents of the archive (zip) and run the file MonectHost(please note that inside the archive in the Android folder there will be an apk file of the application, which can be installed without going through Google Play).
After startup, Windows Firewall information may appear indicating that access to the network is prohibited, so we will need to allow access.
Establishing a connection between Android and PC via Monect
We will consider the most optimal connection - a Wi-Fi wireless network (of course, you can also connect using a USB cable, but in this case you lose the convenience that a wireless connection provides). To do this, launch Monect Portable on your computer (as mentioned above) and on your Android device. You can do this in two ways:
- Enter in the field Host IP Address on the smartphone the address that is displayed on the PC in the Monect window and click “ Connect».
- To search and connect automatically, click “ Search Host"(without entering the address).
After the connection has taken place, we will see a dozen different options for using our smartphone/tablet. For example, only joysticks we see three options:
By selecting Touchpad mode, we turn our mobile gadget into a touchpad (or simply a mouse), with which we will control the cursor on the screen:
In this mode there is a function " 3D mouse", designed to use position sensors directly in the space of the device, which actually control the mouse pointer.
Keyboard in Monect Portable, numeric keypad and function keys
As for the Function keys, Numeric keypad and Typewriter keys modes, they are designed to call up different keyboard options - Text keys (English), numeric keys or keys of various functions:
Gamepad and joystick
As mentioned above, the program is equipped with three game modes, which make it quite convenient to control racing or shooters. Support for the built-in gyroscope can also be used in control (by default it is not enabled, so in racing we press “G-Sensor” in the center of the steering wheel:
PowerPoint Presentations and Browser Control
In addition to the described functions, the Monect application can be successfully used to view sites on the Internet and manage presentations. Here, working with the program should not cause any difficulties, since the controls are extremely clear.
Mobile Gamepad
Another application with which you can solve the problem of how to use your phone instead of a joystick.
As in the previous description, we start using this application by installing the server part Mobile Gamepad PC to the computer. Having launched the program, we will see a window with several tabs. The first will indicate the IP address of our PC, which will need to be entered into the application Mobile Gamepad installed on your smartphone and connect your mobile device to your computer.
In the second tab, click on ( + ) and the button " Browse", after which we indicate the path to the desired game.
By checking the box in the third tab, we will ensure that the program automatically starts simultaneously with Windows. We allow connections from other networks, then change the port number to connect the device.
After we have launched the application on our Android and entered the IP address specified in the server program (on the PC), the smartphone screen will take the form of a regular game controller. We set the settings to suit you (light or dark theme, vibration when pressed, support for volume rocker), and enjoy the game.
How the gameplay looks like, look at the video using the example of the game Mafia:
Friends! Good luck everyone, stay in touch.
