ControllerKeys AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like ControllerKeys

ControllerKeys is described as 'A native macOS application that maps Xbox and DualSense controller inputs to keyboard shortcuts, mouse movements, and scroll, magnify, pan actions. Features an on-screen keyboard and full DualSense touchpad support' and is a Key Mapping tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ControllerKeys for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best ControllerKeys alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ControllerKeys are Xpadder, AntiMicro, DS4Windows by Ryochan7 and JoyToKey.

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  1. AntiMicroX icon
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    Control desktop apps with gamepads on Linux and Windows using AntiMicroX. Map gamepad keys to keyboard, mouse, scripts, and executables with support for SDL2 configuration. Features include multiple mapping sets, auto profiles, macros, and compatibility with X.org and Wayland.

    32 AntiMicroX alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Xpadder icon
     67 likes

    A utility for mapping keyboard keys and mouse button actions to your game controller buttons for PC gaming.

    35 Xpadder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. AntiMicro icon
     112 likes

    antimicro is a graphical program used to map keyboard keys and mouse controls to a gamepad. This program is useful for playing PC games using a gamepad that do not have any form of built-in gamepad support.

    24 AntiMicro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. JoyToKey icon
     46 likes

    JoyToKey enables you to control any softwares (e.g. browsers, games on the web, Microsoft office applications or even Windows itself) by using your favorite windows joystick! Whenever you press joystick buttons and sticks, JoyToKey will convert the input into keyboard strokes...

    22 JoyToKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. X360ce icon
     28 likes

    XBOX 360 Controller emulator is a wrapper library that translates the XInput calls to DirectInput calls, to support non-XInput game pads in applications (mostly games). In other words: It let's you use game pads other than just the XBOX 360 controller with games that...

    28 X360ce alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. reWASD icon
     13 likes

    Customize Xbox controllers by mapping gamepad inputs to keyboard, mouse, or other controls. Uniquely map Xbox Elite paddles as separate buttons, and refine stick and trigger settings. Share and download configurations for personalized gameplay, enhancing control precision.

    22 reWASD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. DualSenseY icon
     4 likes

    Use DualSense's features and emulate Xbox 360 controller and DualShock 4.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. BetterJoy icon
     3 likes

    Allows the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Joycons and SNES controller to be used with CEMU, Citra, Dolphin, Yuzu and as generic XInput.

    7 BetterJoy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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