Joystick Mapper Alternatives

Joystick Mapper is described as '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' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Joystick Mapper for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Joystick Mapper alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Joystick Mapper are Xpadder, JoyToKey, reWASD and X360ce.

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  1. AntiMicroX icon

    AntiMicroX

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

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

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceJoystick Mapper is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Xpadder icon

    Xpadder

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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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • Some users think Xpadder is a great Joystick Mapper alternative, some don't.

    • Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to Joystick Mapper.

    • Xpadder is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick Mapper is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. JoyToKey icon

    JoyToKey

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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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about JoyToKey as an Alternative to Joystick Mapper
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    the mouse controls are bad and not equal

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    stupid thing wont work for multiplayer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think JoyToKey is a great Joystick Mapper alternative, some don't.

    • JoyToKey is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick Mapper is also Paid and Proprietary
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    reWASD

    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 persona...

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    reWASD

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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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • reWASD is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick Mapper is also Paid and Proprietary
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    X360ce

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. InputMapper icon

    InputMapper

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    BetterJoy

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    Allows the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Joycons and SNES controller to be used with CEMU, Citra, Dolphin, Yuzu and as generic XInput.

    6 BetterJoy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Pinnacle Game Profiler icon

    Pinnacle Game Profiler

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Controllers

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Most users think Controllers is a great Joystick Mapper alternative.

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

    • Controllers is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick Mapper is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. UCR: Universal Control Remapper icon

    UCR: Universal Control Remapper

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  14. xpadneo icon

    xpadneo

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  15. ShockEmu (gamepad fork) icon

    ShockEmu (gamepad fork)

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Objective-C
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