J2K Alternatives

J2K is described as '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' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to J2K for Windows and Linux. The best J2K alternative is Xpadder. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AntiMicroX or X360ce. Other great apps like J2K are JoyToKey, reWASD, Pinnacle Game Profiler and xpadneo.

J2K

Free • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool

There are already very feature-rich joystick to keyboard mappers out there, be it JoyToKey or XPadder. However, both are...

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Xpadder
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Paid • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
31 Xpadder alternatives
A utility for mapping keyboard keys and mouse button actions to your game controller buttons for PC gaming.
- - Xpadder is the most popular Windows alternative to J2K.
- - Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to J2K.
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Xpadder Features
1. Controller SupportXpadder supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
Key rebinding
Gamepad Mapping
AntiMicroX
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
29 AntiMicroX alternatives
AntiMicroX is a graphical program used to map gamepad keys to keyboard, mouse, scripts and macros. You can use this program to control any desktop application with a gamepad on Linux🐧 and Windows 🪟.
- - AntiMicroX is the most popular Linux alternative to J2K.
- - AntiMicroX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to J2K.
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Gamepad Mapping
X360ce
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Free • Open Source
Windows
27 X360ce alternatives
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...
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X360ce Features
1. PortableX360ce can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Gamepad Mapping
JoyToKey
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
21 JoyToKey alternatives
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...
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JoyToKey Features
Gamepad Mapping
reWASD
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
23 reWASD alternatives
First and only gamepad mapper to make Xbox Elite paddles separate buttons. Works with Xbox Elite, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 controllers. It allows you to map gamepad to keyboard, mouse, and controller.
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Elite paddles
Gamepad Mapping
Shift mode
Pinnacle Game Profiler
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Paid • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
24 Pinnacle Game Profiler alternatives
Pinnacle Game Profiler allows you to emulate your keyboard and mouse with your video game controller, and otherwise customize the controller's behavior. Many PC games do not directly support game controllers, but with Pinnacle Game Profiler you can use any controller to play...
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Warning
The developer has passed away, and the project has been hacked with viruses. You should avoid downloading it on the official website, and rather check well-known third-party download websites if you want to use this software.
Discontinued
You can't download it from the "official website" anymore, but it's still available on third-part websites, but be cautious.
xpadneo
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Free • Open Source
Linux
27 xpadneo alternatives
Advanced Linux Driver for Xbox One Wireless Controller (shipped with Xbox One S).
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Bluetooth Support
Xbox
Gamepad Mapping
Add a screenshot
InputMapper
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
25 InputMapper alternatives
InputMapper is a DS4 (DualShock 4) input mapper that allows you to connect your PS4 gamepad to windows, wired (USB) or wirelessly (Bluetooth).
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InputMapper Features
Food database
Bluetooth Support
QJoyPad
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Free • Open Source
Linux
13 QJoyPad alternatives
QJoyPad is a free Linux/QT program that lets you control any keyboard XWindows program with a gaming device
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GNU/linux-libre
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 4.1.0, released in February 2010, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
Gaming Keyboard Splitter
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
23 Gaming Keyboard Splitter alternatives
Gaming Keyboard Splitter creates up to 4 virtual xbox 360 controllers and feeds them via one or more keyboards.
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Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features
1. Controller SupportGaming Keyboard Splitter supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
MotionInJoy DS3 Tool
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
9 MotionInJoy DS3 Tool alternatives
MotioninJoy is a software that makes your PS3 and XBOX controllers work with your PC. It installs a driver for you and you can set up the controller to work.
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MotionInJoy DS3 Tool Features
1. Controller SupportMotionInJoy DS3 Tool supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
Discontinued
The official website and the SourceForge project page have both been removed. Last version, 1.0005, released in December 2013, can be downloaded here: http://www.xinputer.com/download/MotioninJoy_071001_signed.zip and here: ftp://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/temp/sf2015/d/ds/ds3tool/DS3%20Tool%2064-bit/
Warning
Has been reported to have trojan/other kind of virus embedded in the code.
UCR: Universal Control Remapper
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
26 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternatives
Universal Control Remapper is a Windows application which allows the end-user to remap any inputs from devices, such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, racing wheels, eye trackers, etc. to virtual output devices.
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UCR: Universal Control Remapper Features
1. No Coding RequiredUCR: Universal Control Remapper can be used without an coding or programming skills.
Intuitive Interface
Customizable
Keyboard Shortcuts