DroidJoy: Gamepad Joystick APK
App information
Version Varies with device (#1)
Updated 2022-12-16
APK Size 1 MB
Requires Android Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread)
Offered by Stream Game Dev
Category Free Tools App
App id com.grill.droidjoy
Developer's notes Turn your smartphone in a real customizable gamepad device for Windows PCs.
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Download the latest DroidJoy: Gamepad Joystick application, version Varies with device, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Tools app is developed by Stream Game Dev and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including Varies with device, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
Note: Does not work on consoles
*Server supports now XInput and DInput emulation*
*DroidJoy server 2.0.1. works on Windows 7 and above*
Before installing the app
1. Download the DroidJoy server software from https://grill2010.github.io/droidJoy.html#download
2. Install and start the server on your PC (If you have any problems, don't hesitate to contact me)
3. Be sure that your server and your Smartphone are in the same network. If you intend to use Bluetooth, be sure your PC is set to visible.
4. Start the DroidJoy app. Navigate to the "Connect" window and click "Search server".
Windows 10 1903 problem:
DInput is no longer supported in the server version 2.1.0. If you still need to use DInput you must use the DroidJoy server version 2.0.4 and you must have installed an older Windows version than Windows 10 build 1903.
With DroidJoy you can use your Android Smartphone as PC Joystick / Controller. Almost every game is supported due DInput and XInput emulation. Play games like GTA V, Call of Duty, Need for Speed, Sonic Mania, GTA San Andreas, Counter Strike and many more.
If you have any problems with the installation of the server, don't hesitate to contact me. I will reply as soon as possible.
!Be sure the DroidJoy server is running when you start your game or emulator. The game may not recognize gamepads which are plugged in during its runtime. In this case, simply restart your game!
For further information, please have a look at
General information
• https://github.com/grill2010/DroidJoy_Server/wiki
FAQ
• https://github.com/grill2010/DroidJoy_Server/wiki/FAQ
Server Tutorial
• https://github.com/grill2010/DroidJoy_Server/wiki/DroidJoy-Server-Tutorial
How to install the DroidJoy server
• https://youtu.be/jCHxhcYih1Y
Description
DroidJoy turns your Android Smartphone in a real gamepad device for your Windows PC. It offers many controller configuration possibilities, so that you can use it for multiple game genres. DroidJoy is not a simple Keyboard Mouse emulator, it is a real gamepad. The driver and the server are available for Windows 7 and above. The server can handle up to 4 DroidJoy Clients so that you can easily play multiplayer games with your friends by using only your Smartphones.
All you need is the DroidJoy server software, which you can download from the official website for free:
https://grill2010.github.io/droidJoy.html#download
If you receive some warnings from Windows or your Firewall, please don't worry.
The server has been tested on Windows Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. If you have any problems with the installation of the server please feel free to contact me at f.grill160@gmail.com.
Requirements
- Running DroidJoy server on your PC
- Android version 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher
Version 2.0
- Real gamepad emulation
* Multi Client support
* Up to 14 Buttons
* G-Sensor support
* Buttons, volume keys, d-pad, left/ right joystick
* Use WiFi or Bluetooth connection
- X-Box 360 controller emulation with native XInput driver
- Gamepad layout configuration
* Customization of template layouts
- Easy connection Setup
Information
- If you want to connect more than one Smartphone with your PC, you have to configure the same amount of virtual gamepads in the server application.
Note: It can have several reasons if your game doesn't recognize the virtual gamepad as input device. Some new games just support X-Box gamepads and won't work with DInput gamepads. Please try the free lite version before purchasing the full version.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 4.2/5 based on 4+ reviews
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5 ★ This is a great app! I was on the search for something like a keyboard script that toggles the movement keys to be able to give "slower" input for video game movement speeds. I was close to buying an actual controller but for such a small gimic this does even better! Thank you a lot! Hope you doing good out there ^^
5 ★ Amazing app! I am over the moon that you can make your own customized controller and calibrate each item to fit the game being played. Using the accelerometer on the phone basically gives you a steering wheel for your racing games on the computer. I recommend this to everyone!
5 ★ Very good apps, was bought 2 joystick, but still unable to fully utilised for some game, but this apps is perfect to control my game. Worth for money.
5 ★ This app works as described. This developer has put in extra time to provide documentation and a walkthrough. Additionally, they use github, the Windows 10 driver is signed properly, the app looks great, and above all else... it works and is detected by Windows 10 as a proper gamepad! Awesome job. To those people who have given 1 star because you need tech support, ask for help before you give a bad rating. This is a great app!
5 ★ Good app with great dev support. I've listed the main reasons why in the lite version. Also, to further enhance your experience, make some r1/l1 triggers (for the lack of a better term) then insert it in the top corners of your phone. This way, you can basically turn yout phone into a nearly accurate controller.
5 ★ Working really well for me. It has all the options I need. Only things that would improve it for me is a server that works with raspberry pi, and the option to set the phone volume buttons mapped to control buttons.
5 ★ The best android gamepad out on playstore. Keep up the good work! Everything works brilliantly, however controls sometimes freeze (if i go forward for example for one second approximately I can't do anything else or stop), but bluetooth connection solves the problem :)
5 ★ I was hoping that this app would have motion sensor feature for racing games like F1 2018 but it disappointed me on this. It would be great if we get this feature in upcoming update. Giving you 5 star after you resolved my issue. Thanks Great work.
4 ★ Great app, but when using accelerometer there is no way to calibrate it, meaning that its resting position is always flat, and playing anything holding the phone flat is quite difficult. Its a pretty important feature for any racing game to get fine tuned input.
5 ★ The best app I've ever used. My laptop recognized the controller as an Xbox controller, which is amazing. I was having issues until I decided to try *running the app via Bluetooth mode.
5 ★ Perfect, emulates analog input properly. A bit of lag though that is to be expected. Using this for Elite Dangerous to supplement the mouse and keyboard for when delicate lateral/vertical thrust is required.
5 ★ Finally! I didn't have to buy an xbox controller to play games! But there 1 thing missing... I want to customize per each button (like button A, B, Y and X separately)...
5 ★ Much better to use than steam remote play (4 players co-op , not enough controllers ) as it's easier to set up. Great app!
5 ★ This app is amazing, I can play all my games with the Windows treating the emulator as a real Xbox controller! I'm more than surprised and definitely can recommend it!
3 ★ Maybe I didn't know how to use it, but the app got stuck in the looking for server screen and never got past it, even after restarting the phone, so try it if you are more ready to invest 30 mins in setting it up
Previous versions
DroidJoy: Gamepad Joystick Varies with device APK for Windows (#1, 1 MB)
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