Free xboxdrv Alternatives

The best free alternative to xboxdrv is X360ce, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked seven alternatives to xboxdrv and six of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to xboxdrv are XOutput, xone, xpadneo and CronusMAX PLUS.

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  1. X360ce icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. XOutput icon

    XOutput

     5 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main GUI
     
  4. X

    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).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. xpadneo icon

    xpadneo

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. CronusMAX PLUS icon

    CronusMAX PLUS

     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    CronusMAX PLUS screenshot 1
     
  7. xow icon

    xow

     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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