PSPad: Mobile Gamepad

Stream Game Dev

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Introduction

About this app

Introduction

PSPad offers you the possibility to use your smartphone as D-Shock controller for your console. Do you need a second D-Shock gamepad for playing multiplayer games on your console*, did your D-Shock gamepad break down and you need a quick replacement, do you want to use your Android controller on your console? Well, then PSPad is the right app for you.

Instruction video: https://youtu.be/YkCqY8ApJUU

Hardware recommendations

• A wired Internet connection for your console is strongly recommended
• Smartphone should be connected to a 5GHz WiFi for minimum delays
• A high-speed internet connection with upload and download speeds of at least 15 Mbps

PSPad connects to your console via the Remote Play protocol. PSPad allows you to remote control any console game which supports Remote Play.

Main Features

- Easy Connection Setup
- Microphone support
- Motion sensor support
- Use PSPad as virtual D-Shock controller for your console
- Forward all connected Android controllers commands to your console
- Create individual controller button mappings

Limitations

- Because of how PSPad works, using Remote Play will not work while using PSPad
- You cannot connect multiple PSPad apps to your console at the same time
- To connect a controller to your console while using PSPad, you need a second profile
- Connection can only be established via WiFi

PSPad connects to your console via the Remote Play protocol. PSPad will only work in applications and games which support Remote Play (almost all games support Remote Play). As PSPad is connecting to your console via the Remote Play protocol, the console is sending audio and stream data to your smartphone. Despite no audio and video will be displayed, PSPad does receive that data which may have an impact on your internet traffic so please keep that in mind.

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Problems with the Account login

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This problem only affects users with firmware 7.0 or later where a account login must be performed to get your Account ID. Recently, some users reported problems when performing the login. More information here:

https://streamingdv.github.io/pspad/index.html#line8

Support

All information about PSPad can be found here:

https://streamingdv.github.io/pspad/index.html

*Please note: If you want to use PSPad as second gamepad in addition to your real D-Shock controller you must have at least a second guest profile on your console. The real D-Shock controller must then be connected to the profile which is not currently used by the PSPad Remote Play session, otherwise PSPad will be disconnected.

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Ratings and reviews

Video ads with sound being forced on users is never a good idea for things that aren't playing a video themselves. If this was a video app, it would at least make sense. Other ads are not in the same language as the app or the system selections, which also is nonsensical. Forcing users to wait for ads to finish displaying or to be closed is one of the worst decisions a dev can make in terms of useability.

Pretty great app! My PS4 controller decided that it no longer needed to charge, which meant that I couldn't use my PS4 for streaming videos. I decided to do what any 21st century person would and turn my Smartphone in to a controller! The ONLY downside I can figure out is that the PS4 recognizes it as "Remote Play" which does limit the use somewhat. Obviously I wouldn't recommend using it for actual gaming, but navigating the menu, streaming, and other services are super easy. Great job!

This is an amazing app that deserves at least 4.5 stars. Firstly, this is the only app not made by Sony that doesn't let you use it like 3 times before needing a subscription. In fact, you don't need to get a subscription. Secondly, connecting to the PlayStation is fast and easy. And thirdly, there are ads but there aren't any ads while using using the controller. 100% recommend.

What's new

Use your smartphone as mobile D-Sense/ D-Shock gamepad
• Connect Android gamepads through PSPad to your PS
• Customize the onscreen layout
• Supports gamepad button mapping

What is new in this version

- Minor improvements and bug fixes