Android Steering Wheel

If you enjoy racing games, then chances are that a racing joystick is one of the things you plan to buy at some point. However, if it’s currently out of your budget or you have other reasons why you can’t get one, then perhaps you can consider an alternative.

As the name suggests, Android Steering Wheel is a tool that allows you to transform your Android phone into a steering wheel that you can use to enjoy racing games on Windows properly.

Considering the nature of the tool, it goes without saying that you also need to install a tool for Android to create the connection between the two devices. The installation package also includes a vJoy Driver, which is highly recommended to install if you want to configure the device properly.

As far as the connection goes, you have 2 options, namely via WiFi or Bluetooth. Connecting via WiFi entails that your phone and PC share the same networks, whereas Bluetooth needs pairing with the computer at least once.

Once everything is installed, you should be able to access the interface of the program and select one of the 3 control types. The Default control allows you to use your smartphone to manage both steering and acceleration. The Alternative restricts the control to steering solely and GamePad offers more buttons, but without any possibility of steering.

The program provides some neat, but basic settings for the time being. According to the developer, more options might be added in the future, including angle limits configuration or motion angle restoration, for instance.

In the eventuality that you are looking for an economic solution to make the most out of the racing games you play on your PC, then perhaps you can consider giving Android Steering Wheel a try.