Joy2Key Alternatives

Joy2Key is described as 'Translate joystick movements into keyboard events (X and console)' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Joy2Key for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Joy2Key alternative is AntiMicro, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Joy2Key are Xpadder, JoyToKey, reWASD and Gaming Keyboard Splitter.

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Translate joystick movements into keyboard events (X and console).

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Joy2Key alternatives page was last updated Jun 18, 2020
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  1. AntiMicro icon
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    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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Discontinued

    The latest release was on November 5th, 2016. A new generation of the program called AntiMicroX icon AntiMicroX is available.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Controller Support
    3.  Graphical component

    AntiMicro VS Joy2Key

     
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    Andrew
    Positive Jun 11, 2020
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    It's more recently developed and highly configurable

    Joy2Key Icon
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    • AntiMicro is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Joy2Key.

    • AntiMicro is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Joy2Key.

    • AntiMicro is Free and Open SourceJoy2Key is also Free and Open Source
  2. Xpadder icon
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    A utility for mapping keyboard keys and mouse button actions to your game controller buttons for PC gaming.

    35 Xpadder alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Xpadder Features

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

    Xpadder VS Joy2Key

     
    Comments about Xpadder as an Alternative to Joy2Key
    Guest
    Positive Sep 27, 2018
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    Developer has a long-running good reputation and provides support to licensees.

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    • Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to Joy2Key.

    • Xpadder is Paid and ProprietaryJoy2Key is Free and Open Source
  3. JoyToKey icon
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    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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows

    JoyToKey Features

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

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  4. reWASD icon
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    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.

    23 reWASD alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    reWASD Features

    1.  Elite paddles
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  Shift mode

    reWASD VS Joy2Key

     
    • reWASD is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Joy2Key.

    • reWASD is Paid and ProprietaryJoy2Key is Free and Open Source
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter VS Joy2Key

     
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    Joystick Mapper is an application that allows you to configure your joysticks or gamepads to simulate keyboard keys/mouse movement/mouse click/mouse scroll, so you can control any app or game using them, even the ones without built-in support.

    20 Joystick Mapper alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Joystick Mapper Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

    Joystick Mapper VS Joy2Key

     
    • Joystick Mapper is the most popular Mac alternative to Joy2Key.

    • Joystick Mapper is Paid and ProprietaryJoy2Key is Free and Open Source
    • Joystick Mapper is MultiplayerJoy2Key is not according to our users
  7. InputMapper icon
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    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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support

    InputMapper VS Joy2Key

     
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    Keyboard / Mouse / Gamepad / Joystick support to Dualshock 4 emulation for PS4 Remote Play (macOS) - MiCkSoftware/ShockEmu

    7 ShockEmu (gamepad fork) alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Objective-C

    ShockEmu (gamepad fork) Features

    1.  PlayStation Streaming

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    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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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.

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  10. J2K icon
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    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...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The J2K website has been inactive since 2014 and the program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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    jstest-gtk is a simple joystick tester based on Gtk+. It provides you with a list of attached joysticks, a way to display which buttons and axis are pressed, a way to remap axis and buttons and a way to calibrate your joystick.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    No news since May 2009

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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 4.1.0, released in February 2010, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    QJoyPad Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre

    QJoyPad VS Joy2Key

     
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