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Handheld Companion

A comprehensive solution for managing controller, performance and game library, designed to simplify the usage of various Windows-based handheld devices.

You can create a profile for all your games or apps, pin up the favorite ones, change the appearance of the cover, manage the layout of the list and launch games through the interface.

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Platforms

  • Windows
The cover and look of the profile can be customized utilizing SteamGrid and IGDB libraries.
Controller mapping lets you create, modify, save and export an in-depth mapping for each game.
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Performance overlay can be customized in-game through the quicktools widget.
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  • Developed by

    FR flagValkirie

  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $4 and $10 per month.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • French
    • German
    • Polish
    • Italian
    • Korean
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish
    • Chinese
    • Russian
    • Japanese

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Gaming Software, System & Hardware, OS & Utilities

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  •  1,733 Stars
  •  125 Forks
  •  347 Open Issues
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  • winget install -e --id BenjaminLSR.HandheldCompanion

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What is Handheld Companion?

A touch optimized GUI to increase your handheld gaming computer experience. Features include:

Motion control a.k.a. gyro control through a device's inertial measurement unit (IMU, Gyroscope and Accelerometer) or external sensor. Settings availible for racing, 1st and 3rd person gaming and emulator support. Quicktools overlay, with easy access to various settings and informatio such as TDP, Auto TDP, GPU, Screen Hz, Framelimiter, Resolution, Brightness, Volume, Powermode control and battery level. Virtual controller simulation of Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller and Sony DualShock 4 Controller. Profile settings system, automatic detection of active game and applying of settings. Gamepad remapping to mouse and keyboard, gamepad joystick and trigger deadzone adjustements. PS Remote Play support with DS4 controller, including motion and touchpad. 3D Controller overlay for stream recordings. Hotkeys for various conveniences.

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