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GameKeyboard + on Windows Pc

Developed By: Locnet

License: Free

Rating: 3,0/5 - 630 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 6.2.2
Size 308 KB
Release Date August 23, 22
Category Tools Apps

What's New:
6.2.2- [fix] export profile 6.2.1 (2022-07-19)- [fix] varies compatibility issues, especially with Android 10+- [experimental] support enforced SELinux- [... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Description
General purpose mapping tools tailor-made for playing games. With this app, you can play keyboard/gamepad-only games with touchscreen, play touch-only games with gamepa... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download GameKeyboard + and install on Windows PC. GameKeyboard + is free Tools app, developed by Locnet. Latest version of GameKeyboard + is 6.2.2, was released on 2022-08-23 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of GameKeyboard + is 3,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 630 users, 256 users had rated it 5*, 242 users had rated it 1*.

How to install GameKeyboard + on Windows?

Instruction on how to install GameKeyboard + on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install GameKeyboard + 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 GameKeyboard + 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 "GameKeyboard +" 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 GameKeyboard + 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 "GameKeyboard +" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 6.2.2.

Download GameKeyboard + 6.2.2 on Windows PC – 308 KB

Description
General purpose mapping tools tailor-made for playing games. With this app, you can play keyboard/gamepad-only games with touchscreen, play touch-only games with gamepad/keyboard/mouse, or play gamepad-only games with keyboard. For Touchscreen to GPS mapping, please check out our FakeWalker.

Some features are root-only, please refer to the features list for details.

If you experience any issue please contact developer at android.locnet@gmail.com


Main Features
1. onscreen gamepad with:
- multi-touch (depends on device and OS)
- 4/8-way d-pad, up to 12 game buttons, 2 analog sticks
- resizable and customizable buttons layout
- fully configurable buttons mappings
2. re-map physical keys
3. save key/button mappings to profiles
4. full qwerty keyboard
5. create macro to perform autofire, combo keys, action sequence, and text input with single button hit
6. emulate Touchscreen action, even work with devices with no touchscreen (e.g. Android TV Box) (need root)
7. emulate real Analog Joystick (need root, and OS joystick support)
8. emulate Virtual Mouse (need root)
9. "Standalone" mode to skips the need of switching soft keyboard (need root)

IMPORTANT: Make sure SELinux is disabled when using root-only features on Android 4.3+ devices


Controller Compatibility
This app allow user to control games with:
- Touchscreen
- Accelerometer
- Mouse (need root)
- BluezIME-compatible BlueTooth keyboard/controller
- OS-compatible BlueTooth keyboard/controller (e.g. keyboard/controller connected to OS 4.2 as HID device) *
- OS-compatible USB keyboard/controller *
- virtual controller emulated from 3rd party tools (e.g. Moga Universal Driver system-mode, Six**** bypass-ime mode) *
- Xperia Play touchpad in Gingerbread (need root)
- built-in gamepad of various gaming devices

* reading analog input requires root access unless connecting controller through BluezIME


Software Compatibility
This app is originally provided as an add-on for our emulators, but now works with many other apps. Not all apps are compatible, so please test during the trial period.

For best compatibility we recommend using BluezIME-compatible controllers when physical controller is needed. Some compatibility issues can be solved with the help of root features, please contact us when having problem.


How to call up GameKeyboard
- enable "Settings->Use HotKey" then use [Vol. Up]/[Mouse Middle] as hotkey
- enable "Settings->Use Hotspot" then tap on hotspot screen corner


Limitation of Standalone Mode
At the moment Qwerty is not supported and unwanted key/button input may not be filtered. Please switch back to Soft Keyboard mode or email us when having problem.


To user of original GameKeyboard
Thanks for your support, we are very sorry that we can no longer update the the original version. If you find this app useful, please purchase this version.


Disclaimer
All mentioned game titles and screenshots are property of relevant companies. We are not affiliated with the developers or publishers of these games.
6.2.2
- [fix] export profile

6.2.1 (2022-07-19)
- [fix] varies compatibility issues, especially with Android 10+
- [experimental] support enforced SELinux
- [change] varies change to comply Play Store requirements, e.g. import/export profile UI.

6.1.1 (2015-03-31)
- [fix] Auto profile in Lollipop

6.1.0
- [fix] Lollipop compatible
- [change] Hotspot scale with screen size
- [change] support for modifier combo now optional (Settings->Modifier Combo)

6.0.0
-[new] Standalone Mode (need root)