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Download Keysticks — Control your PC using a gamepad or joystick

Keysticks is free, open source software released under the Eclipse Public License v1.0.
To download the latest version of Keysticks, click the Download button on the right. When the installer program
has finished downloading, run it and follow the instructions in the install wizard. Keysticks uses the SlimDX Runtime,
so the installer will ask to you to confirm the installation of that component first if you don’t already have it on your computer.

If you already have an earlier version of Keysticks installed, you’re always welcome to update to the latest version.
Just download and run the latest installer. There’s no need to uninstall the old version -
your profiles and program options will be preserved.

Source code

If you would like to build Keysticks yourself, here is the latest source code:
Keysticks-2. 1.3.0-src.zip
(15.0 MB, MD5 hash573e73050f9b1d56cf0bdabb03288e96).
Keysticks is released under the Eclipse Public License v1.0.

System requirements

Keysticks runs on Windows. A suggested minimum specification of computer is as follows:

Microsoft Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista operating system

Intel Pentium / AMD Athlon processor or equivalent, 2 GHz or above

1 GB RAM or above

At least 30 MB free disk space

Game controllers

You can use any gamepad or joystick that supports either XInput or DirectInput (which most do) and is correctly installed (i.e. you have drivers for it).
If you already use your controller with your computer, you can probably use Keysticks with it.

If you have a USB game controller, you can just plug it directly into your PC or laptop. If you have a wireless controller,
you may well need a Wireless Gaming Receiver plugged into a USB port, as shown in the picture below.

Using Keysticks with a wireless controller

A good way to test whether your controller is being recognised is to use the Inputs tab of the Profile Designer window in Keysticks.
There, you can hopefully select your controller and then see the controls flash yellow when you use your controller.
For more information, see the Profile Designer — Inputs help page.

Download the Latest Official Version

What is JoyToKey?

JoyToKey (or Joy2Key) enables PC game controllers to emulate the keyboard and mouse input, so that
windows applications and web games can be controlled with your favorite joysticks!
Whenever buttons and sticks are pressed on the controllers,
JoyToKey converts them into keyboard strokes and/or mouse movements
so that the target application will work as if a real keyboard and a mouse were used.

Joystick to Keyboard input

JoyToKey is a shareware, but you can download the latest version for free.
Try it on your PC to play games which don’t have native controller support with your favorite joysticks
and/or use it for general applications to improve efficiency by registering frequently used key shortcuts as joystick input.
If you find JoyToKey useful, you can purchase a license key at any time
from JoyToKey application menu.

Information

Location of user configuration data (profiles)

When JoyToKey is installed from the installer (JoyToKeySetup_en.exe), user configuration data will be by default stored in «JoyToKey» folder in user’s «Documents» folder.

In case you can no longer find your configurations after upgrading JoyToKey,
please manually copy the configuration files (JoyToKey.ini and *.cfg files) from the old «JoyToKey» folder into your «Documents/JoyToKey» folder
so that your old configuration data can be accessed.
For more details, please refer to this page.

JoyToKey Version 6.9.1 Released

Version 6.9.1 includes the following change(s):

A few bug fixes
Enhancement for the «Keyboard» tabs: Added the right-click menu to specify the mouse wheel input.
This enables the wheel input to be easily combined with other key inputs such as «ALT + wheel» or «CTRL + wheel» for zoom-in/out shortcuts
Added the feature to trigger the custom vibration pattern when the active profile is switched (under the Options tab).
NOTE: At this moment, it’s limited to the first XInput device. If there is a demand to notify on other devices, please contact us.
In the main window, added the right-click menu to easily swap two button assignments.
Main menu: Added a few menu items for easier access such as «License key», «TIPs» and «Donation» (under Help).
Enhanced «Configure diagonal input as separate buttons» feature such that it can be configured separately for left and right sticks.
(Under «Options» tab -> Show/Hide Buttons)

Other notable changes included in the recent releases:

You can now define a button to trigger the assignments defined on other buttons.
For example, it is possible to configure the followings.
- When Button1 is pressed for a short duration, rotate the input across Input1 -> Input2 -> Input3 -> …
- When Button1 is pressed for a long duration, enable SHIFT function
For more details, please refer to this blog page
Various enhancements to «Keyboard(Multi)» functionality
- Switch rotation — Added an ability to reset the counter when a button isn’t pressed for a certain duration.
  That means, when the button is pressed next time, it will go back to Input1.
- Switch depending on how long the button is pressed — It is now possible to assign an additional key «Input3» when the long-press is released.
Updated the application icon — special thanks to Peter (Silent_ip)!
Enhanced the automated association of profiles based on the target application as follows:
- if both path and title are specified, profile will switch only when both are matched
- if only path is specified, profile will switch if path is matched
- if only title is specified, profile will switch if title is matched
Experimental support for a «Share» button on the XBox Series X/S controller when it’s connected over Bluetooth Wireless.
Improved the automatic detection when an additional joystick is connected.
New feature to paste a pre-defined text to the target application
Supported repeat and toggle click in mouse absolute movement mode
Enhanced ButtonAlias function — Now support 3 button combination
Support up to max 50 joysticks (previously 32 joysticks)
Support up to max 128 buttons (previously 32 buttons)
Enhanced an execution of an external program to be able to
- pass command parameters
- specify the starting working directory
Single click a task tray icon to refresh joystick connections
When you connect a new joystick to the PC, you can just click the task tray icon to get it recognized (either left click or right click).
Supported multiple screens for the absolute movement of a mouse cursor.
Supported additional key-code emulations such as the volume control (up / down / mute), media control (prev / next / play / stop), and SCROLL_LOCK key.
Changed the default key emulation code for arrow keys, R-Alt and R-Ctrl, to fix some compatibility issue with recent Windows 10.
In case it causes a problem for certain old games and you want to use the old key code,
in the button assignment window, please select an equivalent key (from right-click menu) which is labeled as «for DirectInput».

Complete version history can be founded here,
and the latest version can be downloaded from here.

WARNING: Be careful with unofficial download sites

JoyToKey seems to be distributed in various unofficial websites, and some of them seem to be distributing
a tweaked software (or «download manager») to install extra applications on your PC.

They are not official distributions, and the author of JoyToKey is not involved in any of those activities.
Unless you have a good reason to trust those unofficial websites, you should download JoyToKey
from the official download page in order to avoid unnecessary troubles.

(There does exist some useful 3rd party websites though, for example, a site for people with disabilities
where JoyToKey is packaged with pre-defined configurations for PC accessibility)

Releases

Aug 30, 2022: JoyToKey 6.9.1 Release
Aug 14, 2022: JoyToKey 6.9 Release
Jan 29, 2022: JoyToKey 6.8 Release
Aug 28, 2021: JoyToKey 6.7 Release
Mar 14, 2021: JoyToKey 6.6 Release
Aug 16, 2020: JoyToKey 6.5 Release
Jun 3, 2020: JoyToKey 6.4.3 Release (bug fix)
Apr 19, 2020: JoyToKey 6.4.2 Release
Jul 21, 2019: JoyToKey 6.3 Release
Feb 2, 2019: JoyToKey 6.2 Release
Sep 23, 2018: JoyToKey 6.1.1 Release
Sep 16, 2018: JoyToKey 6.1 Release
Sep 9, 2018: JoyToKey 6.0 Release

View version change history

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How to choose a gamepad for PC, what to look for

Articles 06/15/2020

A computer mouse and keyboard are versatile input devices that can be used for work and entertainment. But on the market, more specific devices are also widely represented, the appearance of which was caused by the rapid development of the video game industry in various genres. In this article, we will look at the main types of game controllers and how to choose a gamepad for a PC.

Some users don’t understand why spend extra money to buy an additional peripheral when a mouse and keyboard can be used in almost any game. But this opinion is only partially true when it comes to shooters. For other genres, it is still more efficient to use joysticks and other gamepads with which you can get much more vivid and positive emotions, and the potential of games will be revealed much better. This is due to a more complete immersion in the gameplay. In particular, this applies to arcade games, flight simulators, racing, fighting games, sports simulators, and so on.

PC joysticks are one of the very first controllers, dating back to the very first game consoles. This type of manipulators has undergone not so many changes since then. One of the main features of such devices is that both hands are involved in the process.

For a long time, the joystick was mainly used only with consoles. But with the growing popularity of game consoles, the field of PC gaming began to actively develop. Thus, the gamepad, from a console device, has gradually become one of the most popular and widespread game modules for personal computers.

Let’s move on to the main points on how to choose a good gamepad for PC, and what nuances you should definitely pay attention to. Many novice gamers mistakenly believe that the more expensive the controller, the better. But here everything is not so simple. First of all, it is necessary to focus on compatibility with a specific operating system, and the ability to integrate with various devices.

Peripheral type — wired and wireless. Each of them has its own characteristics, as well as pros and cons. The first ones are distinguished by their lighter weight, affordable price, unlimited playing time, which is due to the lack of batteries, which means they will not run out at the most inopportune moment. The main disadvantage of such controllers is the presence of wires that reduce freedom of action.

Wireless joysticks are easy to use, can play at any distance, but due to the presence of rechargeable batteries, they are heavier and have a limited playing time without recharging or replacing.

In addition, some manufacturers now produce gamepads with an additional cable for recharging.

The next important point when choosing a game module is the number of buttons and the functionality of the device. Currently, there is a huge selection of gamepads on the market, which differ in their functionality and ease of control. To do this, the device has special buttons, which can be 5-56, or there can be quite a lot. Experts call the optimal choice of a model with the number of buttons in the range of 10-12 pieces. For most games, this is enough.

One of the main features of the gamepad are analog sticks. It is believed that it is thanks to these control devices, with 2 degrees of freedom, that they allow you to immerse yourself in the gameplay as much as possible.

The effect of vibration also helps to achieve this effect, which is transmitted as feedback during any actions — an accident, a fall, a fish bite, and so on. In general, vibration is very important and interesting for vivid virtuality.

If you plan to use the gamepad with various gadgets, and not only with personal computers, then you need to choose universal models that are compatible with different operating systems — Windows PC, Android, iOS, TV box, VR Gear, Smartphone and others.

Considering which gamepad is best for PC, you should definitely pay attention to its convenience and ergonomics. Considering various models with similar characteristics, of course, you should choose the one that will be comfortable in your hand, and you will manage it as comfortably as possible for quite a long time. To do this, you need to pick up the device, twist it and hold it, simulating participation in gaming processes. At the same time, you should focus on whether there are any extraneous sounds (squeaks, crackles) that during the game can distract and unnerve the gamer. Only in this way can you determine whether this model is suitable for you or not.

For flying arcades or flight simulators, the best solution would be to buy a specialized joystick, with which you can achieve a completely different level of realism. There are basic models, which is a platform on which a movable handle is placed to control and control the aircraft in 3 axes — yaw, pitch, roll. More advanced models can be equipped with a pedal block, as well as a separate handle for controlling the engine. In addition, when choosing such a joystick, you should pay attention to the feedback functions. It can be power and vibration.

In addition, when choosing a joystick, experts advise paying attention to the material from which it is made, the reliability of all connections, design and color scheme, and who is the manufacturer. It is better to give preference to well-known and proven brands. Among the most popular and widespread gamepads for personal computers in 2020, experts name the following models:

Logitech Gamepad F310;
Thrustmaster T. 16000M;
Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller;
Sony DualShock 4 V2;
Microsoft Xbox One S Wireless Controller.

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