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What Is a GPS Joystick?

A GPS joystick lets you fake your phone’s GPS location with a keyboard, mouse, or on-screen control. It creates steady movement in the direction and speed you choose, so your game character can explore the map step by step.

Continuous GPS movement

Steady GPS Movement

Move from your current spot and explore nearby places with better control.

Keyboard controls

Easy Keyboard Controls

Use the arrow keys or WASD to turn and move with ease.

Long-distance teleportation

Teleport, Then Explore

Jump to a faraway area, then use the joystick to move around nearby.

Pokemon GO GPS Joystick Features

Control your direction, speed, and route from one simple screen.

360-degree virtual joystick
01

Move in Any Direction

Drag the joystick to turn at any angle and move around PokéStops or Gyms with precision.

Walking, cycling, and driving speeds
02

Choose a Natural Speed

Switch between walking, cycling, and driving speeds to match the way you want to travel.

Auto-move and pause
03

Auto-Walk Without Holding

Keep moving hands-free, then turn, pause, or stop whenever you want.

How to Get a Joystick in Pokemon GO & MH Now

Connect your phone, choose joystick mode, and start moving in three easy steps.

Step 1

Connect Your iPhone or Android Phone

Open LocaChange and connect your phone by Bluetooth, USB, or Wi-Fi. Follow the on-screen steps to allow the connection.

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Connect your phone to your computer

Step 2

Choose Pokemon GO Joystick Mode

Select Pokemon GO, turn on the virtual joystick, and check that the map shows the same place as your phone.

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Choose your game and joystick mode

Step 3

Pick a Speed and Start Moving

Choose a walking, cycling, or driving speed. Drag the joystick to turn, or use auto-walk and pause whenever you need.

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Set a speed and start moving
Pokémon GO virtual joystick scene

POKÉMON GO

Walk Around PokéStops and Gyms

Monster Hunter Now virtual joystick scene

MONSTER HUNTER NOW

Find Monsters and Gathering Points Nearby

Pikmin Bloom virtual joystick scene

PIKMIN BLOOM

Plan a Walking Route for Daily Exploration

One GPS Joystick for More Location-Based Games

Use the joystick, location changer, route planner, and cooldown timer together for smoother play across location-based games.

  • Switch Game Modes in One Place
  • Save Favorite Places and Routes
  • Match Your Speed to Each Game

More Ways to Use a Virtual GPS Joystick

A virtual joystick can also help you test apps, preview local content, and protect your real location.

AR Games

Control your direction and speed in Pokémon GO, MH Now, and other AR games.

AR gaming

App Development and Testing

Test how a map app responds to different GPS directions and speeds.

App development and testing

Location Privacy

Try location-sharing features without showing your real position in a demo.

Location privacy

Pokemon GO Joystick
FAQs

  • 1. Does a Pokemon GO joystick trigger the cooldown timer?

    Short movement at a normal walking speed usually does not create the same travel time as a long jump. Still, actions such as catching Pokémon, spinning PokéStops, battling at Gyms, or joining Raids can be affected. Check where and when you last played before you move.

  • 2. What speed should I use with a GPS joystick?

    For walking, start at about 3.6–6 km/h. If you move too fast, the game may not count your distance, your character may move oddly, or nearby places may not load.

  • 3. Why does my character jump back to my real location?

    This is called rubberbanding. It can happen when your phone reads real GPS, Wi-Fi location, and virtual GPS data at the same time. Stop playing, check the connection and location permissions, and wait until the map stays in one place.

  • 4. Why is my Pokemon GO joystick moving but not my character?

    First, see if your position moves on the LocaChange map. Then check the phone connection and location permissions. If Pokémon GO still shows the old spot, reopen the game or restart the virtual location.

  • 5. How do I return my phone to its real GPS location?

    Stop the virtual location in LocaChange first. Your real position may take a moment to return. If it does not, restart your phone and make sure Location Services is turned on.

Ready to Try a Fake GPS Joystick?

Download LocaChange to control your direction, choose a speed, and follow your own virtual route.

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