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Remote Play Retro Controller on Windows Pc

Developed By: Mobile Clean System Lab

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 17.969 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0
Size 71.3 MB
Release Date December 24, 25
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]

Description from Developer:
Smart Game Remote Retro Hub turns your Android phone into a powerful dual-purpose gaming tool: a virtual gamepad for remote play and a retro emulation hub for classic game systems.... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Remote Play Retro Controller and install on Windows PC. Remote Play Retro Controller is free Tools app, developed by Mobile Clean System Lab. Latest version of Remote Play Retro Controller is 1.0, was released on 2025-12-24 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Remote Play Retro Controller is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 17,969 users, 11,261 users had rated it 5*, 2,235 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Remote Play Retro Controller on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Remote Play Retro Controller on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Remote Play Retro Controller on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Remote Play Retro Controller using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Remote Play Retro Controller" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Remote Play Retro Controller on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Remote Play Retro Controller" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.

Download Remote Play Retro Controller 1.0 on Windows PC – 71.3 MB

Smart Game Remote Retro Hub turns your Android phone into a powerful dual-purpose gaming tool: a virtual gamepad for remote play and a retro emulation hub for classic game systems.

★ VIRTUAL GAME CONTROLLER — Transform your phone into a fully functional controller with on-screen virtual buttons and dual analog sticks. Low-latency input over your local network ensures responsive, smooth gameplay on supported devices.

★ CUSTOMIZABLE LAYOUTS — Adjust button placement, size, and sensitivity to match your preferences. Build the perfect control scheme for any game or application you play.

★ RETRO EMULATION (GAMULATOR) — Explore a sandboxed retro emulation environment for personal and educational use. Compatible with legacy game system formats for your own legally owned software.

★ REMOTE PLAY — Connect to supported game platforms over your home Wi-Fi network. Play on the big screen while using your phone as the controller — no extra hardware or cables needed.

★ PRIVACY FIRST — No personal data collected or shared. No game content provided or included. Emulation is intended strictly for legally owned software only.

★ LIGHTWEIGHT & FAST — Minimal setup required. Launch the app, connect to your device, and start playing in seconds with no complicated configuration.

Whether you want to rediscover classic retro gaming or extend your existing gaming setup without extra hardware, Smart Game Remote Retro Hub gives you the tools you need.

Smart Game Remote Retro Hub is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sega, or any other console manufacturer.

Smart Game Remote is not affiliated with Sony, Nintendo or Microsoft. All game system names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.