xow Alternatives

xow is described as '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' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are 2 alternatives to xow for Linux. The best xow alternative is xone, which is both free and Open Source.

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  1. 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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

    • xone is the most popular Linux alternative to xow.

    • xone is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to xow.

    • xone is Free and Open Sourcexow is also Free and Open Source

  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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