Sometimes, we need to run or play a game which doesn’t support our xbox 360,ps2,ps3 gamepads or our gaming joysticks on computer, or sometimes just to simplify things and game playing, as playing using the normal keyboard + mouse combo can become tedious and boring too. Just imagine using an analog control (stick) and moving it instead of using the normal combination of A,S,D,Z,W to move the object or character , and using another stick to change the view :) , sounds interesting ? isn’t it , well indeed it is! , so following are 3 best free gamepad controller softwares which will help you to easily map keyboard inputs to mouse and thus get an edge playing the game!
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How much is the millenium cabbage patch doll worth fl. Software # 1 – Xpadder
Xpadder for windows
Xpadder is one of the most widely recommended tools for controlling your gamepad or game controller on PC / Windows, though the new Xpadder version isn’t free, we can use the old xpadder version on newer windows versions to overcome this limitation.
Click here for tutorial to use an older xpadder version on Windows 7/8.1/10 with a detailed configuration steps to map keyboard/mouse inputs to Joystick / Gamepad.
Click here for tutorial to use an older xpadder version on Windows 7/8.1/10 with a detailed configuration steps to map keyboard/mouse inputs to Joystick / Gamepad.
Software # 2 – JoyToKey
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WINDOWS 10: Joytokey Key-mapping Software; MAC: Either Joystick Mapper or Enjoyable Key-mapping Software // WHAT TO DO. First we need to get the Joy-Con to talk to our computer. To do this: Start Menu Settings Devices Bluetooth; Check to make sure Bluetooth is switched on. If it’s not turned on, turn it on. Joystick Mapper Download and Install for your computer - either Windows PC 10, 8 or 7 and macOS 10 X, 32/64-bit processor, we have you covered.
- They're the perfect input device for quick and accurate control of flight. Flight sticks are supported in Windows 10 and Xbox One UWP apps by the Windows.Gaming.Input namespace. Xbox One flight sticks are equipped with the following controls: A twistable analog joystick capable of roll, pitch, and yaw; An analog throttle; Two fire buttons.
- Mar 16, 2010 First, I upgraded to Windows 7. When I had installed my games, I tried to add my Joystick. I discovered Windows 7 doesn't support standard gameport devices, only USB. No problem, I have a converter cord that lets me use my gameport Joystick on a USB port. I plugged it in and got nothing. No sound effect, nothing.
Though Xpadder isn’t free we have a good free alternative game controller software another free alternative to xpadder – JoyToKey . JoyToKey helps to configure advanced controls and functionalities to gamepad buttons/analogs , with acceleration  and vibration support.
Click here to view advanced JoyToKey configuration tutorial to control your gamepad on PC.
Click here to view advanced JoyToKey configuration tutorial to control your gamepad on PC.
Software # 3 – Xbox360ce
Using Xbox 360 controller on PC becomes more easy if you’re using Xbox360ce, xbox360ce helps you use any controller on your pc / computer by assigning and mapping vaarious keyboard / mouse actions to gamepad buttons, and then generates the xinput.dll files, these xinput files then have to be copied to the game directory, before running the game executables. After copying the .dll files, execution of game let’s the inputs be given to the game directly from the gamepad controller! ,
Click here to for a detailed xbox360ce tutorial.
Click here to for a detailed xbox360ce tutorial.
So these are the best 3 free gamepad controller softwares to control game pad / joystick on PC / Computers for Windows 7 / 8.1 /10 , If you know of any good other such controllers, or face any problems while using them feel free  to comment
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Joystick Mapper Pc Windows
What does Joystick Mapper do? Joystick Mapper is an application that allows you to configure your joysticks or gamepads to simulate keyboard keys/mouse movement/mouse click/mouse scroll, so you can control any app or game using them, even the ones without built-in support.A very good companion for First Person Shooters, Flash Games, Media Players, Photo Editing for example.Works great with a variety of gamepads, including (but not limited to) Xbox, Logitech, Ps3, Ps4, Steelseries, Nintendo.Features:* Use any axis, dpads or buttons on your joystick to simulate keyboard and mouse;* Map any of the 4 directions from an Analog Stick independently;* Smooth mouse movement;* Adjust mouse speed for analog sticks per direction individually, this can help with crappy gamepads;* Analog Shoulder Triggers can be used as buttons;* Any 'weird' combination you want: * Button/Dpad/Analog Stick/Analog Trigger --> Keyboard/Mouse/Click/Scroll;* Ready-to-use examples, easily modifiable;* Compatible with USB and Bluetooth Joysticks;* Easy to use interface.Notes:* To map Key-Combinations like Command+Q, just map two or more keys to the same input (in this example, one for Command and another for Q);* Compatible with controllers that does use the standard HID Joystick interface;* You may need to install a third party driver for Xbox controllers, you can find links to them in the Support site FAQ;* If your PS3 gamepad does not respond to any input when connected using USB, just press the central 'PS' button once;* Wireless Xbox 360 Gamepads, sadly, does not use Bluetooth, you may need an adapter in this case. Search on the web for 'Microsoft Wireless Gaming Receiver';* Other similar apps may prevent Joystick Mapper from operating correctly, if you have one and have problems, please disable them before using Joystick Mapper* If you have problems and need assistance, please visit the support site**************Check also the *Joystick Show* application to be able to test any Joysticks/Gamepads in a easy and nice way.
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