Keysticks Alternatives

Keysticks is described as 'Allows game controller use for PC tasks like surfing, gaming, and music control. Especially beneficial for remote usage with wireless support' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Keysticks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best Keysticks alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Keysticks are Xpadder, X360ce, reWASD and GameDatum.com.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

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

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceKeysticks 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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to Keysticks.

    • Xpadder is Paid and ProprietaryKeysticks is Free and Open Source
  3. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • reWASD is Paid and ProprietaryKeysticks is Free and Open Source
  5. GameDatum.com icon
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    Play the Best Free Games Online - We find them for you! Game datum for each free online game and more! Discover and play the Best Free Games Online gamedatum.com

    63 GameDatum.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • GameDatum.com is the most popular Web-based alternative to Keysticks.

    • GameDatum.com is Free and ProprietaryKeysticks is Free and Open Source
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    The Xbox Accessories app gives you more ways to play when paired with an Xbox Wireless Controller, an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, or an Xbox Adaptive Controller. Create and edit controller profiles by remapping buttons, swapping sticks and triggers, and configuring...

    7 Xbox Accessories alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. JoyXoff icon
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    An 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.

    14 JoyXoff alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    MotioninJoy is a software that makes your PS3 and XBOX controllers work with your PC. It installs a driver for you and you can set up the controller to work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning

    Platforms

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

    28 xpadneo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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