移动游戏(Mobile gaming)已经走过了漫长的道路。移动设备上有大量主机质量的视频游戏，现在通过PS Now(PS Now)、Stadia和Xcloud等服务进行远程游戏流式传输将成为移动设备上的常见服务。
虽然您当然可以在这些游戏和应用程序中使用触摸控制，但没有什么比合适的物理游戏控制器更好的了。因此，如果您想在您的Android设备上使用出色的(Android)PS4控制器，请继续阅读以了解该怎么做。
游戏兼容性
与iOS不同， (iOS)Android上没有通用控制器标准。这(Which)意味着，尽管您可以使用USB或蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接任何控制器，但应用程序开发人员需要支持给定的控制器。
这意味着某些游戏将使用一个专有控制器而不是另一个。这也意味着仅仅因为给定的游戏可以与例如Xbox One控制器一起使用，它也可以与PS4控制器一起使用。
现在，在实践中，开发人员不太可能支持一个主要控制器而不是另一个。但是，在购买一个或另一个控制器之前，请检查您最想玩的游戏是否与DS4兼容。支持的控制器类型通常会在Google Play 商店(Google Play Store)的应用描述中列出。
或者，您可以随时访问游戏主页或向开发者发送电子邮件。幸运的是，如果在Play 商店(Play Store)购买的大多数游戏不适合您，您可以退款。(refund)
Xbox 控制器更好吗？
正如我们上面提到的，控制器支持因应用程序而异。鉴于Xbox(Xbox)控制器的跨平台流行度，它更有可能原生支持Android游戏。
但是，需要注意的是，如果您想使用将Xbox游戏流式传输到手机的(Xbox)Xcloud服务，则不需要Xbox控制器。微软(Microsoft)已经宣布Xcloud 正式支持 PS4 控制器(Xcloud officially supports the PS4 controller)。因此，如果这是您一直担心的事情，您可以消除这些恐惧。
考虑一个控制器支架
与通常具有集成支架的平板电脑不同，如果您不拿着智能手机，则需要某种支持。当您使用控制器时，这一点尤其明显。更糟糕的是，它们较小的屏幕无法让它们在远距离玩起来很舒服。
因此，如果您打算在Android手机上使用(Android)PS4控制器，强烈考虑选择一个好的控制器支架。这是一个为您的控制器和手机安装的设备。让你玩的舒心。下一个最佳解决方案是专有的分体式控制器或带有集成支架的控制器，但这些控制器很少像适当的索尼 PS4(Sony PS4)控制器那样好用。
如何将PS4 控制器(PS4 Controller)无线连接到Android(Android Wirelessly)
将PS4控制器连接到您的Android设备与连接任何其他(Android)蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备几乎相同。唯一不完全明显的部分是如何让PS4控制器进入配对模式。这是如何做到的：
1.在PS4控制器上，按住圆形PlayStation按钮和Share按钮，直到Light Bar开始以频闪模式闪烁白色。
2.通过手机设置导航到蓝牙(Bluetooth)菜单。控制器应该显示为无线控制器（或者可能以其自己的名称）。
3.选择可用的设备，控制器将与您的手机配对。如果被问到，您可能需要确认配对
这应该就是你所需要的。控制器将立即工作。事实上，您会注意到您实际上可以使用控制器控制Android本身！这意味着不仅仅是游戏会起作用。您可以将控制器用作Powerpoint等应用程序的遥控器，或控制媒体应用程序中的视频播放。因此，连接PS4控制器的原因不仅仅是玩游戏！
要关闭控制器，只需通过蓝牙(Bluetooth)菜单断开它或按住圆形Playstation按钮直到灯条关闭。
如何将PS4 控制器(PS4 Controller)连接到Android 有线(Android Wired)
为了使此设置正常工作，您需要做一些事情。首先(First)，您需要一部支持OTG或“ on-the-go ”连接的Android手机。(Android)这基本上意味着手机可以充当USB主机，并连接闪存驱动器或键盘等设备。
几乎所有现代Android手机都支持OTG连接，但一些低端机型可能不支持。查看您手机的手册或产品页面，了解有关OTG支持或官方OTG配件的信息。
PS4控制器上的USB连接使用 micro- USB。典型的微型USB电缆的另一端将具有大型USB Type-A连接器。(USB Type-A)因此解决方案是使用OTG适配器，它将手机的主USB连接转换为母头 USB Type-A(USB Type-A)连接。当前的Android手机将使用USB-C OTG适配器或微型 USB OTG 适配器(micro USB OTG adapter)。
您所要做的就是将标准微型 USB 电缆(standard micro USB cable)插入适配器，然后将适配器插入手机。然后将另一端连接到您的控制器。然后它应该立即开始工作。
随时随地的按钮捣碎
多年来，手机游戏设计师一直在尝试在触摸屏上模拟物理游戏控制器的精确度和手感。一个简单的事实是，触摸屏永远不会提供与游戏手柄相同的控制水平。有很多游戏在触摸屏上表现出色，因为它们是围绕它设计的，但试图让与控制台等效的游戏在一块玻璃上运行良好注定要失败。
因此，开发人员现在开始更频繁地支持游戏手柄是一件好事。他们支持DualShock 4等主流控制器尤其棒。这意味着，如果您已经拥有一个，那么试一试也没有什么坏处！
但是，作为最后一个提示，如果您想再次将PS4控制器与PS4一起使用，您需要通过USB将其连接到您的控制台才能再次配对。这有点麻烦，但至少它又快又容易。
How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Android
Mobile gaming has come a long way. There are plenty of console-quality video games available on mobile devices and now remote game streaming through services like PS Now, Stadia and Xcloud are set to become commonplace services on mobile devices.
While you can certainly use touch controls with these games and apps, nothing beats a proper physical game controller. So if you want to use the excellent PS4 controller with your Android device, read on to find out what to do.
Game Compatibility
Unlike iOS, there are no universal controller standards on Android. Which means that, although you can connect any controller using USB or Bluetooth, it’s up to the app developer to support a given controller.
This means that some games will work with one proprietary controller and not with another. It also means that just because a given game works with, for example, the Xbox One controller, that it will also work with a PS4 controller.
Now, in practice, developers are very unlikely to support one major controller and not another. However, before investing in one controller or another, check the games you most want to play for compatibility with DS4. The types of supported controller will usually be listed in the app description in the Google Play Store.
Alternatively, you can always visit the game’s home page or send an email to the developer. Luckily, you can refund most games bought on the Play Store if they don’t work for you.
Is an Xbox Controller Better?
As we mentioned above, controller support varies from one app to the next. Given it’s cross-platform popularity the Xbox controller is more likely to have native support with Android games.
However, it’s very important to note that if you want to make use of the Xcloud service, which streams Xbox games to your phone, you don’t need an Xbox controller. Microsoft has announced that Xcloud officially supports the PS4 controller. So if that’s something you’ve been worrying about, you can lay those fears to rest.
Consider a Controller Bracket
Unlike tablets, which usually have integrated stands, smartphones need some sort of support if you aren’t holding them. When you’re using a controller, this is especially evident. Even worse, their smaller screens don’t make them comfortable to play at a distance.
So if you’re planning on using a PS4 controller with an Android phone, strongly consider picking up a good controller bracket. This is a device that has mountings for both your controller and phone. Letting you play comfortably. The next best solution would be a proprietary split controller or controller with an integrated bracket, but these are rarely as good to use as a proper Sony PS4 controller.
How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Android Wirelessly
Connecting a PS4 controller to your Android device works pretty much the same as it does connecting any other Bluetooth device. The only part that isn’t entirely obvious is how to get the PS4 controller into pairing mode to begin with. Here’s how to do it:
1.On the PS4 controller, press and hold the round PlayStation button and Share button until the Light Bar starts flashing white in a strobe pattern.
2.Navigate to the Bluetooth menu via your phone’s settings.The controller should show up as a wireless controller (or perhaps under its own name).
3.Select the available device and the controller will pair with your phone. You may need to confirm pairing if asked
That should be all you need. The controller will work immediately. In fact, you’ll notice that you can actually control Android itself with the controller! Which means more than just games will work. You can use your controller as a remote for applications like Powerpoint or control video playback in media apps. So there are more reasons to hook up your PS4 controller than just playing games!
To turn your controller off, simply disconnect it via the Bluetooth menu or hold the round Playstation button down until the light bar turns off.
How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Android Wired
In order to get this setup working, you’ll need a few things. First of all, you need an Android phone that supports OTG or “on-the-go” connections. This basically means that the phone can act as a USB host, and have devices like flash drives or keyboards connected to it.
Almost any modern Android phone will support OTG connections, but some lower-end models may not. Check your phone’s manual or product page for mention of OTG support or official OTG accessories.
The USB connection on the PS4 controller uses micro-USB. The typical micro USB cable will have the large USB Type-A connector on the other end. So the solution is to use an OTG adapter, which converts your phone’s main USB connection to a female USB Type-A connection. Current Android phones will use either a USB-C OTG adapter or a micro USB OTG adapter.
All you have to do is plug a standard micro USB cable into the adapter and then the adapter into your phone. Then connect the remaining end into your controller. It should then immediately start working.
Button Mashing on the Go
Mobile game designers have been trying to emulate the precision and feel of physical game controllers on touch screens for years. The simple fact of the matter is that a touch screen will never provide the same level of control as a gamepad. There are plenty of games that are brilliant on a touch screen because they have been designed around it, but trying to get console-equivalent games working well on a piece of glass is doomed to failure.
So it’s a good thing that developers are now starting to support gamepads much more often. It’s especially great that they’re supporting mainstream controllers such as the DualShock 4. Which means, if you already have one, there’s no harm in giving it a shot!
However, as one final tip, if you want to use your PS4 controller with a PS4 again, you’ll need to connect it to your console via USB in order to pair it again. It’s a bit of a hassle, but at least it’s fast and easy.
