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, Linux, Android and iPhone. The best J2K alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like J2K are Xpadder, JoyToKey, X360ce and reWASD.

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J2K alternatives page was last updated Feb 16, 2023
  1. AntiMicroX icon
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    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 🪟.

    32 AntiMicroX alternatives
    AntiMicroX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    AntiMicroX Features

    1.  Gamepad Mapping
    2.  Controller Support
    3.  Portable
    4.  Input Method
    AntiMicroX iconJ2K Icon

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    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to J2K.

    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to J2K.

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceJ2K is Free and Proprietary
  2. Xpadder icon
     65 likes

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

    34 Xpadder alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

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    • Windows

    Xpadder Features

    1.  Key Mapping
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Portable
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Gamepad Mapping
    Xpadder iconJ2K Icon

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    • Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to J2K.

    • Xpadder is Paid and ProprietaryJ2K is Free and Proprietary
  3. JoyToKey icon
     45 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...

    21 JoyToKey alternatives
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    License model

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    JoyToKey Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Gamepad Mapping
    JoyToKey iconJ2K Icon

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  4. X360ce icon
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    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...

    29 X360ce alternatives
    X360ce screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    X360ce Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    X360ce iconJ2K Icon

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  5. reWASD icon
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    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.

    23 reWASD alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    reWASD Features

    1.  Elite paddles
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  Shift mode
    reWASD iconJ2K Icon

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    • reWASD is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to J2K.

    • reWASD is Paid and ProprietaryJ2K is Free and Proprietary
  6. Gaming Keyboard Splitter icon
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    Gaming Keyboard Splitter creates up to 4 virtual xbox 360 controllers and feeds them via one or more keyboards.

    25 Gaming Keyboard Splitter alternatives
    Gaming Keyboard Splitter screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support
    Gaming Keyboard Splitter iconJ2K Icon

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  7. InputMapper icon
     11 likes

    InputMapper is a DS4 (DualShock 4) input mapper that allows you to connect your PS4 gamepad to windows, wired (USB) or wirelessly (Bluetooth).

    27 InputMapper alternatives
    InputMapper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support
    InputMapper iconJ2K Icon

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  8. MotionInJoy DS3 Tool icon
     9 likes

    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.

    9 MotionInJoy DS3 Tool alternatives
    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool Features

    1.  Controller Support
    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.

    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool iconJ2K Icon

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  9. Pinnacle Game Profiler icon
     64 likes

    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...

    26 Pinnacle Game Profiler alternatives
    Pinnacle Game Profiler screenshot 1

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    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.

    Pinnacle Game Profiler iconJ2K Icon

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  10. xpadneo icon
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    Advanced Linux Driver for Xbox One Wireless Controller (shipped with Xbox One S).

    28 xpadneo alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xpadneo Features

    1.  Bluetooth Support
    2.  Xbox
    3.  Gamepad Mapping
    xpadneo iconJ2K Icon

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  11. UCR: Universal Control Remapper icon
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    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.

    26 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternatives
    UCR: Universal Control Remapper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UCR: Universal Control Remapper Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    UCR: Universal Control Remapper iconJ2K Icon

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

    13 QJoyPad alternatives
    Main interface

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    QJoyPad Features

    1.  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.

    QJoyPad iconJ2K Icon

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