If you have downloaded the new Yuzu Android app and are currently trying to optimise it for your device and would like to start using a controller. This article will go through all of the currently supported controllers for YuZu Android and some of the issues that you will be facing when using controllers with Yuzu Android at the moment.
Related: How to fix YuZu Android error: An error occurred initializing the video core.
The recently launched yuzu Android brings exciting possibilities for gaming enthusiasts. With this new Yuzu release, users can now enjoy their favourite Nintendo Switch games on their Android devices. Keep in mind we are still in the very early stage of release so there is a lot of work to do yet! And a lot of features still need to be added and even more so optimised. However, if you don’t mind the instability and lack of features it’s certainly worth experimenting with and in this article, we will explore the current state of controller input support in Yuzu Android and provide guidance on how to use controllers effectively.
If you are also having some issues with YuZu Android GPU drivers check out the following guide: How to fix YuZu Android error: An error occurred initializing the video core.
Yuzu Android controller support: Supported Controller list.
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Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch Pro controllers can be automatically mapped when paired over Bluetooth.
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Generic DirectInput controllers are also supported, but there may be some mapping issues and potentially missing button mappings.
Note: Joy-Cons are not currently supported due to Android restrictions.
Yuzu Android On-Screen Controller Input Overlay
For users who prefer on-screen controls, yuzu Android provides an on-screen input overlay. This overlay is always available and can also be hidden while playing games. To disable the overlay, simply swipe from the left side of the screen and toggle Input Overlay > Show Overlay. Additionally, users have the option to adjust the button and stick placements within the overlay to suit their preferences.
Yuzu Android Controller Support - Still a work in progress.
Controller support for Yuzu Android is still a work in progress (at the time of writing) While the ability to configure multiple controllers and their button mappings is being developed as a priority, it is not yet 100% ready. That said, the most common controllers on the market such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch Pro controllers can be automatically mapped when paired over Bluetooth. Generic DirectInput controllers are also supported, but there may be some mapping issues and potentially missing button mappings. It's important to note that Joy-Cons are not currently supported due to Android restrictions which probably won’t change sadly. Android restrictions are really hard to work around and often impossible.
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