A utility for mapping keyboard keys and mouse button actions to your game controller buttons for PC gaming.
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Comments about Xpadder as an Alternative to JoyToKey
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doesn't work with windows 11
- Xpadder is Paid and Proprietary
JoyToKey AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like JoyToKey
JoyToKey is described as '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' and is a Key Mapping tool in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to JoyToKey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best JoyToKey alternative is Xpadder. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AntiMicroX or InputMapper. Other great apps like JoyToKey are reWASD, UCR: Universal Control Remapper, BetterJoy and Pinnacle Game Profiler.
Alternatives list
34 Xpadder alternatives
31 AntiMicroX alternativesControl 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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Comments about AntiMicroX as an Alternative to JoyToKey
gaobillOpensource, good localization, easy to use.
- AntiMicroX is Free and Open Source
23 reWASD alternativesCustomize 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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Tablet
+5
26 InputMapper alternativesInputMapper is a DS4 (DualShock 4) input mapper that allows you to connect your PS4 gamepad to windows, wired (USB) or wirelessly (Bluetooth).
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
26 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternativesUniversal 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.
6 BetterJoy alternativesAllows 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
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...
20 Joystick Mapper alternativesJoystick 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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
+1
15 JoyShockMapper alternativesA tool for PC gamers to play games with DualShock 4, DualSense, JoyCon, and Switch Pro Controllers. Gyro aiming, flick stick.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
14 JoyXoff alternativesAn Xbox Controller Mapper which allows you to simulate mouse and keyboard events, media functions and create process profiles individually, as well as offer the ability to turn off Xbox 360 wireless controller with very low CPU and memory usage.
+4
Comments about JoyXoff as an Alternative to JoyToKey
Better UI, lightweight and FREE!
- JoyXoff is Free and Proprietary
- JoyXoff is Lightweight
13 Controller Companion alternativesPut mouse, media and keyboard control in the palms of your hands so you'll never have to leave the couch again!
+5
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...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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