AirConsole is a utility for Android that offers you to utilize your smartphone as a game controller. Thanks to this application, you can launch games on a PC, laptop, or tablet and control your characters via on-screen buttons.
Connection
In order to begin using this application, it is necessary to connect both devices to the same wireless or local network. There is an option to link your smartphone and PC via WiFi or Bluetooth.
Initially, you have to launch this software on your smartphone and then open the website airconsole.com on your computer. After this step, you will see a security code on the screen, which needs to be entered in the corresponding field.
Games
It is possible to get access to an extensive collection of games with trailers, descriptions, and screenshots on each page. There are such categories as shooters, adventures, arcades, puzzles, etc. For quick navigation, you can use the search by title.
Once the game is launched, it will be displayed on the computer screen. However, you will be controlling your character using the touch buttons on your smartphone. Thus, you can shoot, jump, and perform other actions using a mobile device as a controller.
AirConsole offers access to multiplayer mode. To share your experience with friends, you have to connect additional mobile devices to the computer. Furthermore, it is possible to adjust the size of the on-screen buttons and choose a theme.
Features
- similar to PS4 Second Screen, this utility allows remote game launching;
- supports using your smartphone as a controller;
- there is a large catalog of games in various categories;
- it is possible to play in cooperative mode;
- app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current Android versions.