CoreOrbits GamerPad
Use Your Phone as a Steam Controller
CoreOrbits GamerPad lets you use phone as gamepad for Steam titles that support controller input. It is built for virtual gamepad input, not keyboard shortcuts.
Who is it for?
- Steam players who need a quick controller option.
- Local multiplayer players who need another gamepad.
- Players of racing games, platformers, retro games, and emulators.
How it works
Pair the phone app with the Windows or supported Mac desktop companion over Wi-Fi, then use the phone controls in controller-supported games.
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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 is intended for controller-supported Steam games. It does not add controller support to games that only accept keyboard and mouse input.
Windows and Mac support
Use GamerPad with Steam on Windows PCs and supported Macs through the desktop companion app.
Android and iPhone support
Android phones and iPhones can both become the wireless Steam phone controller.
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.
Set up your Steam phone controller
Download the phone app and desktop companion app, then pair with QR code.