How To Play Genshin Impact On Android With A Controller
Genshin Impact is one of the most popular free-to-play RPG games in the world, and it is backed by mobile game support on Android, iPhone, and iPad. The controller can definitely elevate any action game, especially compared to screen-blocking touch input.
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- Install a controller mapping tool such as Mantis Gamepad Pro.
- Watch the introductory video and complete Paimon's tutorial.
- Tap on the Paimon menu next to the mini-map in the upper left corner of the game screen.
- Click the gear icon to open the Settings menu, then click Manage .
- Put the console into pairing mode (if using Bluetooth).
- Click the Control Type button and select Controller from the drop-down list.
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Can Genshin Impact be played with a controller on Android?
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Yes, you can, although enabling controller support is more confusing than it should be. To unlock this option, you have to watch the game's cinematic introduction, meet Paimon, and then complete a tutorial that walks you through basic touchscreen controls, including combat encounters. This differs from many Android games in that it allows you to use a USB or Bluetooth gamepad from the start.
Also, you have to re-pair each time and the game does not have official controller support on Android. This means using something like the Razer Kishi V2 Virtual Controller Mode or third-party mapping software like Mantis Gamepad Pro.
How to play Genshin Impact on Android with a controller
Follow these steps to activate the controller:
- First, install a controller mapping tool such as Mantis Gamepad Pro or Razer Virtual Controller.
- Watch the introductory video and complete the Paimo tutorial.
- Tap on the Paimon menu next to the mini-map in the upper left corner of the game screen.
- Click the gear icon to open the Settings menu, then click Manage .
- Put the console into pairing mode (if using Bluetooth).
- Click the Control Type button and select Controller from the drop-down list.
- You can then return to the controls menu to adjust the camera's sensitivity, or rotate the Y axis (up-down movement) if you prefer airplane-style controls. Do not invert the x-axis.
