You might not be playing the latest and greatest AAA PC games on your Chromebook, but you can play many of the near-console-quality Android games, as long as your Chromebook supports Android apps.
First, Pick and Pair Your Controller
If you already having a game controller for Android, give it a go! There’s a good chance it will also work with your Chromebook. But if you’re in the market, there are a lot to choose from. I did most of my testing with a Moga Pro($41), which is arguably one of the best controllers out there for Android gaming.
It’s also worth mentioning that you can also use an Xbox or PlayStation controller with Chrome OS, though they’ll have to be plugged in over USB instead of paired over Bluetooth. I tested gaming with the DualShock 4 over USB, and found it to be pretty hit and miss—games that worked with it provided a great experience, but those that didn’t, well…didn’t. So, really, your mileage will vary here—it’s a combination of the controller you’re using with the game you’re playing.
If you’re using a Bluetooth controller, you’ll pair it like any other Bluetooth device. First make sure your controller is in pairing mode. If you’re not sure how to do this, consult the manufacturer’s documentation. Then, click the system tray, then “Bluetooth.”
Find your controller under the “Unpaired Devices” section and click on it. After a few seconds, you should be ready to go.
If you’re using a USB controller, just plug it in—if it’s compatible, it should work immediately. For what it’s worth, I ended up preferring the experience of the DualShock over USB than the Moga over Bluetooth on every game that worked with both.
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