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, InputMapper, UCR: Universal Control Remapper and ShockEmu (gamepad fork).
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.
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.
InputMapper is a DS4 (DualShock 4) input mapper that allows you to connect your PS4 gamepad to windows, wired (USB) or wirelessly (Bluetooth).
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.
Keyboard / Mouse / Gamepad / Joystick support to Dualshock 4 emulation for PS4 Remote Play (macOS) - MiCkSoftware/ShockEmu
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.
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.
A tool for PC gamers to play games with DualShock 4, DualSense, JoyCon, and Switch Pro Controllers. Gyro aiming, flick stick.
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...
FreePIE (Programmable Input Emulator) is a C# utility for bridging and emulating input devices. It has applications primarily in video gaming but can also be used for VR interaction, remote control, and other applications.
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Not an alternative, does the opposite of the software above