What is GamePad Launcher?[]
GamePad Launcher (GPL) is a program created for launching games easily on smaller touch screen devices running Windows, specifically the GPD Win. At the time of this writing, it is in a very early state and is lacking important features like adding multiple games to the program's library at once.
Current Features[]
- Add EXE, Windows Shortcuts, and Steam Shortcuts
- Large buttons and icons for easy touchscreen use
- Auto-closes after a game launched
- Start game when Xinput controller detected
- Start game when Dinput controller detected (start program with Dinput already connected, you can then switch it off and on as you wish)
- Graphical and Text based layouts
- Easily switch between power profiles in Windows
- Switch to High Performance mode on game launch
- Automatic Update Checking
- Low CPU usage (with option to lower further)
- Keep SD awake (Smoother gameplay off SD Card, requires "close on launch" unchecked)
- Fullscreen mode for even larger interface
PLANNED FEATURES[]
- Add Directories
- Automatic Game Library Detection
- Specific per-game launch options
- Community Submitted Optimal Setting
- Built-In Keymapper
- Animated / Nicer User Interface
- Customization Features
- Change System Resolution
- Sort Options
- File Renaming