Gaming on mobile, tablet and other non-dedicated devices is incredibly convenient, and these days, often possible without too many compromises. But one of the big ones can be having to play with touch ...

Android 17 is set to revolutionize mobile gaming with major controller upgrades. Features include native button remapping and a “virtual gamepad” that allows physical controllers to work with ...

Controller support is coming to the Android version of Genshin Impact as part of version 5.5. This is part of several quality-of-life improvements being added to the game with the latest update. This ...

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Genshin Impact will add controller support on Android in Version 5.5. Controller support has been available on iOS since Version 1.3, released in February 2021. The update is expected to launch on ...

A new menu found in the latest Android Canary build reveals the UI for a game controller remapping feature likely coming in Android 17. Found under Bluetooth settings, the “Game Controller settings” ...

Why this is important: For Android gamers, these changes mean your phone or tablet might finally behave more like a proper gaming machine, with your controller in hand, and no touch-only compromises.

Overview:  Mobile gaming in 2026 is built for controllers. Touch controls no longer match the precision needed for ...

Summary: The Android version of Genshin Impact now natively supports the use of a controller to play the game. Support was added in the most recent update, so it should work for you as soon as the ...