Thus, instead of using it for gaming purposes only, this hardware device can be turned into a PC controller with the help of a dedicated software. Such a program is JoyToKey , a lightweight application especially designed to emulate keystrokes and mouse clicks using the joystick.
The utility doesn't require installation but, instead, it requires that a supported device is connected, otherwise it will not load. The great news is that JoyToKey is built to support up to 16 joysticks, though it's highly improbable that one should need that many controllers.
This application enables you to create several configuration files and load the one you need in no time. To do so, you can simply press the button you assigned for the 'Switch to the other configuration file' feature. The configuration includes 32 buttons, 6 axes and 2 Point of View POV switches for each of the joysticks. In case you prefer the simple ZIP archive format, you can download the file below, and uncompress it and run it from any folder where you have a write permission.
In case you want to try the latest beta version, you can download it from here. In case you encounter compatibility issues in the new version, good stable versions can be downloaded from here:. Download JoyToKey 5. It comes in a simple user interface that is easy to configure and has enough configuration options to suit most users. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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