Keysticks Alternatives

Keysticks is described as 'Allows game controller use for PC tasks like surfing, gaming, and music control. Especially beneficial for remote usage with wireless support' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Keysticks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Android apps. The best Keysticks alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Keysticks are Xpadder, X360ce, reWASD and Xbox Accessories.

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  1. AntiMicroX icon
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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.

    33 AntiMicroX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Xpadder icon
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    A utility for mapping keyboard keys and mouse button actions to your game controller buttons for PC gaming.

    37 Xpadder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. X360ce icon
     29 likes

    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...

    30 X360ce alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. reWASD icon
     13 likes

    Customize Xbox controllers by mapping gamepad inputs to keyboard, mouse, or other controls. Uniquely map Xbox Elite paddles as separate buttons, and refine stick and trigger settings. Share and download configurations for personalized gameplay, enhancing control precision.

    26 reWASD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  5. The Xbox Accessories app gives you more ways to play when paired with an Xbox Wireless Controller, an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, or an Xbox Adaptive Controller. Create and edit controller profiles by remapping buttons, swapping sticks and triggers, and configuring...

    9 Xbox Accessories alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. GameDatum.com icon
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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. InputMapper icon
     10 likes

    InputMapper is a DS4 (DualShock 4) input mapper that allows you to connect your PS4 gamepad to windows, wired (USB) or wirelessly (Bluetooth).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. 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.

    27 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. JoyXoff icon
     13 likes

    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.

    16 JoyXoff alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. A native macOS application that maps Xbox and DualSense controller inputs to keyboard shortcuts, mouse movements, and scroll, magnify, pan actions. Features an on-screen keyboard and full DualSense touchpad support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. MotioninJoy is a software that makes your PS3 and XBOX controllers work with your PC. It installs a driver for you and you can set up the controller to work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. FreePIE icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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