CoreOrbits GamerPad
Phone as a Real Mac Gamepad, Not Keyboard Mapping
CoreOrbits GamerPad gives Mac users a practical phone controller option built around virtual gamepad input. Unlike keyboard/mouse mapping tools, GamerPad focuses on games that expect controller input on supported Macs.
Who is it for?
- Mac users who do not own a physical controller.
- Players who want a wireless Mac gamepad for controller-supported games instead of keyboard shortcuts.
- Anyone who wants a reusable phone as controller setup for Mac and Windows.
How it works
The Mac companion app can be discovered automatically on the same Wi-Fi network. If discovery is blocked, scan the QR code from the GamerPad mobile app.
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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
GamerPad can be used with controller-supported Steam games on Mac when the game accepts controller input.
Windows and Mac support
Supported Macs can use the Mac desktop companion, and Windows is also supported if you use both platforms.
Android and iPhone support
Use either iPhone or Android as the controller surface for your Mac virtual gamepad.
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.
Download GamerPad for Mac
Install the Mac companion app and pair it with the Android or iPhone app.