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GameGlass: Turn Your Phone Into a Star Citizen Control Panel
GameGlass transforms your phone or tablet into a fully interactive cockpit control panel for Star Citizen. Here is why CDYN recommends it.
If you have ever struggled to remember Star Citizen’s extensive keybind list while mid-flight or fumbled through menus during a tense combat encounter, GameGlass might be exactly what you need. It turns your phone or tablet into a customizable touch-screen control panel that maps directly to your in-game keybinds — and it works brilliantly with Star Citizen.
What is GameGlass?
GameGlass is a companion app that connects your mobile device to your PC over local WiFi. Once connected, your phone or tablet displays interactive control panels with buttons, switches, and toggles that trigger keybinds in your game. No coding required — just drag, drop, and fly.
It has been around for over six years with an active development team and a community of more than 200,000 users. Star Citizen is one of its most popular supported titles, and there is a large library of community-created control screens specifically designed for it.
Why It Works So Well for Star Citizen
Star Citizen has one of the most complex control schemes in gaming. Between flight, mining, scanning, power management, shields, weapons, quantum travel, and multicrew operations, there are hundreds of potential keybinds. GameGlass solves this by putting the most important controls right at your fingertips — literally.
Key Benefits
- Simplified Controls: No more memorizing obscure keybinds. Tap a clearly labeled button instead.
- Multiple Screens: Connect multiple devices simultaneously. Use your phone for power management and your tablet for weapons systems.
- Custom Layouts: Build your own panels or download pre-made Star Citizen layouts from the community.
- Themed UI Elements: Choose from sci-fi, military, and other visual styles that match Star Citizen’s aesthetic.
- Low Latency: Commands transmit over local WiFi only, keeping response times fast and your data secure.
- Macros: Chain multiple keybinds into a single button press for complex operations.
Getting Started
- Visit gameglass.gg and create a free account.
- Download the GameGlass companion app on your phone or tablet.
- Install the desktop client on your PC.
- Browse the community library for Star Citizen control screens or build your own.
- Connect your device and start flying.
GameGlass offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, and there is a free tier available if you want to keep things simple.
CDYN Members Save 10%
Caliber Dynamics is a proud GameGlass partner. Use our link at gameglass.gg/cdyn to save 10% on your subscription. Whether you are running cargo in a C2 Hercules, mining in a MOLE, or commanding a Hammerhead, GameGlass adds a level of immersion and control that is hard to go back from.
Who Is It For?
- New players overwhelmed by Star Citizen’s controls
- Multicrew operators who need quick access to role-specific functions
- Immersion enthusiasts who want their desk to feel like a cockpit
- Accessibility-focused players who benefit from touch-based input over complex keyboard combinations
- Anyone who is tired of printing out keybind cheat sheets
Our Verdict
GameGlass is one of those tools that once you try it, you wonder how you played without it. The Star Citizen community support is excellent, the setup is straightforward, and the ability to customize everything means it grows with you as you learn the game. We recommend it to every CDYN member.