Game Booster+: Play Touchscreen Games with Controllers

Samsung’s Game Booster+ for One UI 8.5 maps touchscreen controls to gamepads, adds per-game CPU/GPU tuning and fast-forwards intro videos. Available now in S25 beta; wider release expected with Galaxy S26.

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Game Booster+: Play Touchscreen Games with Controllers

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Samsung is expanding mobile gaming tools with Game Booster+, a Good Lock module for One UI 8.5 that brings controller mapping, per-game performance tuning, and quick-skips for in-game intros. If you game on a Galaxy phone, this could change how you play.

Turn touchscreen-only titles into controller-ready games

Imagine firing up a mobile shooter or platformer that normally depends on on-screen buttons — and immediately using your favorite Bluetooth gamepad. Game Booster+ lets you map on-screen controls to controller buttons and triggers, turning otherwise touch-only games into full controller experiences. It’s a huge convenience for players who prefer physical sticks and triggers over tap controls.

Fine-tune performance per game

Beyond control remapping, Game Booster+ allows per-game CPU and GPU adjustments so you can balance frame rate and power draw depending on the title. That replaces the older “Turn on Game Booster GPU Settings” toggle and gives players more granular control to boost performance for demanding games or favor battery life for casual sessions.

Skip the fluff — fast-forward intro videos

One pleasant time-saver is the fast-forward intro video option. When enabled, in-game intros and cutscenes play in fast-forward, so you can get into gameplay faster without wading through repeated startup sequences. It’s a small quality-of-life tweak that matters for players who test multiple titles or replay content frequently.

Availability: limited to One UI 8.5 for now

These features are tied to One UI 8.5 and the updated Good Lock modules. Today they’re only available in the One UI 8.5 beta, which Samsung has rolled out to the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra in select countries. If you don’t have one of those phones, you’ll have to wait: the stable release is expected to arrive with the Galaxy S26 series next month, according to Samsung’s timeline.

What this means for mobile gamers

  • More titles become controller-friendly without developer updates.
  • Performance tuning per title helps squeeze better frame rates or battery savings.
  • Faster startup = less waiting and more play time.

As Good Lock and One UI evolve, Game Booster+ shows Samsung leaning into customization for power users and gamers. If you’re on a compatible S25 device enrolled in the One UI 8.5 beta, it’s worth trying — otherwise, keep an eye out for the wider rollout with the Galaxy S26.

Source: sammobile

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