Joystick 2 Mouse Alternatives

Joystick 2 Mouse is described as 'Joystick to mouse (also known as joy2mouse) let's you control the mouse and keyboard using your joystick or gamepad' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Joystick 2 Mouse for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Joystick 2 Mouse alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Joystick 2 Mouse are Xpadder, JoyToKey, X360ce and reWASD.

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Joystick to mouse (also known as joy2mouse) let's you control the mouse and keyboard using your joystick or gamepad.

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Joystick 2 Mouse alternatives page was last updated Feb 16, 2023
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    AntiMicroX Features

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

    AntiMicroX VS Joystick 2 Mouse

     
    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Joystick 2 Mouse.

    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Joystick 2 Mouse.

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceJoystick 2 Mouse is Free and Proprietary
  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

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    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 Joystick 2 Mouse

     
    • Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to Joystick 2 Mouse.

    • Xpadder is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick 2 Mouse is Free and Proprietary
  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

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows

    JoyToKey Features

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

    JoyToKey VS Joystick 2 Mouse

     
  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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    X360ce Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

    X360ce VS Joystick 2 Mouse

     
  5. 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

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    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 Joystick 2 Mouse

     
    • reWASD is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Joystick 2 Mouse.

    • reWASD is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick 2 Mouse is Free and Proprietary
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    UCR: Universal Control Remapper VS Joystick 2 Mouse

     
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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

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  8. 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 Joystick 2 Mouse

     
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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

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xpadneo Features

    1.  Bluetooth Support
    2.  Xbox
    3.  Gamepad Mapping

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  12. FreePIE icon
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    FreePIE (Programmable Input Emulator) is a C# utility for bridging and emulating input devices. It has applications primarily in video gaming but can also be used for VR interaction, remote control, and other applications.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

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