Free X360ce Alternatives

The best free alternative to X360ce is AntiMicroX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to X360ce and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to X360ce are XOutput, UCR: Universal Control Remapper, InputMapper and ShockEmu (gamepad fork).

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XBOX 360 Controller emulator is a wrapper library that translates the XInput calls to DirectInput calls, to support...

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X360ce alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2025
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    AntiMicroX screenshot 1

    AntiMicroX Features

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

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    Comments about AntiMicroX as an Alternative to X360ce
    Willian R. G. Hanami
    Negative Mar 4, 2023
    2

    Not an alternative, does the opposite of the software above

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    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to X360ce.

    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to X360ce.

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceX360ce is also Free and Open Source
  2. XOutput icon

    XOutput

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    If you have an older or not supported game controller (gamepad, wheel, joystick, etc.), but Xbox 360 controllers are supported, you can use this software and enjoy gaming with your controller.

    7 XOutput alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main GUI
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.32) is from February 2021, and the GitHub repository has been archived.

    Properties

    1.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Portable

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    Comments about XOutput as an Alternative to X360ce
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Feb 16, 2019
    4

    quick and very easy to use and works perfect for the xbox app to register it as a 360 controller which means i get to use older hardware like a racing wheel or even play-station controllers on my xbox one

    mojo jojo
    Positive Sep 6, 2021
    0

    Quick, easier to use, no need to put files on program folders. Just works

    Guest
    Positive Feb 1, 2021
    0

    its better less complicated

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    • Almost everyone thinks XOutput is a great X360ce alternative.

    • XOutput is Free and Open SourceX360ce is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UCR: Universal Control Remapper screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    InputMapper screenshot 1

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support

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  6. 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

    7 ShockEmu (gamepad fork) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Objective-C
    ShockEmu (gamepad fork) screenshot 1

    ShockEmu (gamepad fork) Features

    1.  PlayStation Streaming

    ShockEmu (gamepad fork) VS X360ce

     

    • ShockEmu (gamepad fork) is the most popular Mac alternative to X360ce.

    • ShockEmu (gamepad fork) is Free and Open SourceX360ce is also Free and Open Source
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    CronusMAX PLUS

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    The CronusMAX PLUS is an award winning video game converter that allows you to use almost any controller on any console as well as the ability to load mods and scripts to supercharge your gaming.

    7 CronusMAX PLUS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    CronusMAX PLUS screenshot 1

    CronusMAX PLUS Features

    1.  Playstation

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    • CronusMAX PLUS is the most popular Web-based alternative to X360ce.

    • CronusMAX PLUS is Free and ProprietaryX360ce is Free and Open Source
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    JoyXoff

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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Help

    JoyXoff Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  On-screen Keyboard

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  10. xboxdrv

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    This is a Xbox/Xbox360 gamepad driver for Linux that works in userspace. It is an alternative to the xpad kernel driver and has support for Xbox1 gamepads, Xbox360 USB gamepads and Xbox360 wireless gamepads, both first and third party.

    7 xboxdrv alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xboxdrv Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Support for HTML5
    3.  Xbox

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    J2K

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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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    JoyShockMapper

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    A tool for PC gamers to play games with DualShock 4, DualSense, JoyCon, and Switch Pro Controllers. Gyro aiming, flick stick.

    15 JoyShockMapper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Start screen with custom mapping loaded.

    JoyShockMapper Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

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  13. xone

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    xone is a Linux kernel driver for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S accessories. It serves as a modern replacement for xpad, aiming to be compatible with Microsoft's Game Input Protocol (GIP).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xone Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  Xbox

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  14. Gaming Keyboard Splitter icon

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Gaming Keyboard Splitter screenshot 1

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support

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