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
     32 likes

    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.

    33 AntiMicroX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Xpadder icon
     67 likes

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

    36 Xpadder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. JoyToKey icon
     46 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...

    23 JoyToKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    JoyToKey vs Joystick Mapper Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    the mouse controls are bad and not equal

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    stupid thing wont work for multiplayer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • JoyToKey is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick Mapper is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. reWASD icon
     13 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. X360ce icon
     28 likes

    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
     
  6. 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).

    28 InputMapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. BetterJoy icon
     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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...

    28 Pinnacle Game Profiler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Controllers icon
     3 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. 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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. xpadneo icon
     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. 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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