Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
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 AntiMicro, Xpadder, JoyToKey and Input Remapper.
There are already very feature-rich joystick to keyboard mappers out there, be it JoyToKey or XPadder. However, both are not Freeware and both lack the possibility to easily switch configurations from outside the applications, which would be necessary if you use game front-ends...


Consoles allows you to use console controllers to play almost any game on Mac, even games that don't have built-in support for controllers.




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QJoyPad is a free Linux/QT program that lets you control any keyboard XWindows program with a gaming device



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Empowers PC users with game controller integration for various tasks like web surfing, gaming, and remote entertainment control. Supports wireless gamepads, offering comfort and flexibility in environments like home theaters or presentations, and includes an on-screen keyboard and pre-built control profiles.




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Rejoystick - A gamepad/joystick translator/keymapper
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