CoreOrbits GamerPad
Use iPhone as a Gamepad for PC and Supported Macs
CoreOrbits GamerPad turns your iPhone into a wireless virtual gamepad for Windows PCs and supported Macs. It is a practical phone as controller setup when you do not have a physical controller nearby.
Who is it for?
- iPhone users who want to play controller-supported PC games.
- Mac users who want iPhone-based gamepad input instead of keyboard/mouse mapping.
- Players who want customizable touch controls.
How it works
Install GamerPad on iPhone, install the desktop companion app, connect to the same Wi-Fi, and scan the QR code.
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Install CoreOrbits GamerPad on your Android phone or iPhone.
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Download the desktop companion app for Windows or Mac.
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Connect your phone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Scan the QR code and use your phone as a wireless gamepad.
Steam and game compatibility
Your iPhone can be used with controller-supported Steam games through the GamerPad desktop companion app.
Windows and Mac support
Windows PC and supported Macs are both supported by the desktop companion app.
Android and iPhone support
This page focuses on iPhone, but Android is also supported by GamerPad.
Mac difference
Phone as a real Mac gamepad, not keyboard mapping
Keyboard and mouse mapping can be useful for keyboard-first games. GamerPad is built for a different job: virtual gamepad input for games that expect a controller on Windows and supported Macs.
Keyboard/mouse mapping
Turns phone controls into keyboard keys, mouse clicks, or pointer movement. It can miss the games that specifically look for controller input.
GamerPad virtual gamepad
Focuses on gamepad input, multiple phone controllers, automatic discovery, QR fallback, forgiving touch buttons, and floating joysticks.
FAQ
Short answers about using CoreOrbits GamerPad as a phone gamepad, virtual gamepad, and Steam controller app.
Can I use my phone as a gamepad for PC?
Yes. CoreOrbits GamerPad lets you use an Android phone or iPhone as a wireless gamepad for Windows PCs.
Does it work on Mac?
Yes. GamerPad includes a Mac desktop companion app for supported Macs and is built around virtual gamepad input rather than keyboard/mouse mapping.
Does it work with Steam?
GamerPad can be used with controller-supported Steam games. Game compatibility depends on whether the game accepts controller input.
Do I need a physical controller?
No. GamerPad is a virtual gamepad, so your phone becomes the controller surface.
Is GamerPad keyboard mapping on Mac?
No. GamerPad is built to appear as a gamepad on supported Macs. Games that only accept keyboard and mouse input may still require keyboard/mouse controls.
Get the iPhone gamepad app
Install GamerPad on iPhone and download the desktop app for Windows or Mac.