xboxdrv Alternatives

xboxdrv is described as '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' and is an app in the web browsers category. There are seven alternatives to xboxdrv for Windows, Linux, Web-based, Playstation and Xbox. The best xboxdrv alternative is JoyToKey. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try X360ce or XOutput. Other great apps like xboxdrv are CronusMAX PLUS, xone, xpadneo and xow.

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...

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xboxdrv alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2025
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  1. JoyToKey icon

    JoyToKey

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    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...

    22 JoyToKey alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Screen

    JoyToKey Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Gamepad Mapping

    JoyToKey VS xboxdrv

     

    • JoyToKey is the most popular Windows alternative to xboxdrv.

    • JoyToKey is the most popular commercial alternative to xboxdrv.

    • JoyToKey is Paid and Proprietaryxboxdrv is Free and Open Source
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    X360ce

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    X360ce screenshot 1

    X360ce Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

    X360ce VS xboxdrv

     

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

    • X360ce is Free and Open Sourcexboxdrv is also Free and Open Source
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    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

    XOutput VS xboxdrv

     
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    CronusMAX PLUS Features

    1.  Playstation

    CronusMAX PLUS VS xboxdrv

     

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

    • CronusMAX PLUS is Free and Proprietaryxboxdrv is Free and Open Source

  6. 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

    xone VS xboxdrv

     

    • xone is the most popular Linux alternative to xboxdrv.

    • xone is Free and Open Sourcexboxdrv is also Free and Open Source
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    xpadneo

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xpadneo Features

    1.  Bluetooth Support
    2.  Xbox
    3.  Gamepad Mapping

    xpadneo VS xboxdrv

     
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    xow

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    Linux user mode driver for the Xbox One wireless dongle. It communicates with the dongle via libusb and provides joystick input through the uinput kernel module. The input mapping is based on existing kernel drivers like xpad.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    xow doesn't have GUI, it works as systemctl service or running manually via console

    xow Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Wireless
    3.  Xbox

    xow VS xboxdrv

     
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