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Controller Companion

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Spec score 8.5 #4 of 27 in Game Controller Mapper Software

Spec sheet

What it does
Controller Companion lets a game controller operate the Windows desktop, including mouse, keyboard and media functions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Purpose
Controller Companion lets users control a PC desktop with a game controller, including mouse, keyboard, and media controls.Read 10 Oct 2026 · controllercompanion.com
Support
The maker's homepage directs questions to [email protected].Read 10 Oct 2026 · controllercompanion.com
Auto-disable
The app auto-disables when another program, game, or Steam Big Picture is running.Read 10 Oct 2026 · kogatech.itch.io
Automatic disabling
The utility disables itself when Big Picture or another fullscreen program is active, with a Back+Start override.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Button remapping
Buttons can be reassigned through the customization features.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Chatpad support
An experimental driver supports Xbox 360 Chatpad use on the PC outside games.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Company founding
Kogatech ApS was established on 22 April 2020.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ownr.dk
Company headquarters
The registered address is Sveavej 10, 7500 Holstebro, Denmark.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ownr.dk
Company legal name
The active Danish company is Kogatech ApS (CVR 41309725).Read 14 Oct 2026 · ownr.dk
Company size
The registry page reports one employee (one full-time equivalent in December 2021).Read 14 Oct 2026 · ownr.dk
Controller compatibility
The Steam listing requires an XInput-compatible controller; PlayStation pads need an XInput wrapper.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Controller shutdown
It can turn off an Xbox 360 wireless controller when the computer powers down.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Customizable controls
Users can remap buttons.Read 10 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Display switching
The controller can switch between connected monitors or a television.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Documentation limit
The community profile guide says complete profile-format documentation had not yet been achieved.Read 14 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
DRM
The FAQ states that Controller Companion has no DRM.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Known cursor issue
The FAQ says Windows tablet mode can hide the cursor after all pointing devices are disconnected.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kogatech.itch.io
Known Windows issue
The FAQ acknowledges that Windows 10 apps and the taskbar can register controller input twice.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kogatech.itch.io
Languages
Steam lists English, Russian and Simplified Chinese interface support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Legacy Steam publisher
Steam identifies Koga Tech Limited as developer and publisher, with a 4 May 2015 release date.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Limit: fullscreen behavior
Showmetech reported that automatic disabling also affected fullscreen apps such as Netflix, even when controller support was unnecessary.Read 14 Oct 2026 · showmetech.com.br
Limit: keyboard-heavy software
A reviewer cautioned that the utility is unsuitable for keyboard-only or MMO-style programs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Limit: stale updates
A December 2025 Steam review complained that the software had gone years without updates.Read 14 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Limit: typing speed
A Steam reviewer found virtual-keyboard typing slower than using a regular keyboard.Read 14 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Media control
Y toggles play/pause and the shoulder buttons select previous or next track.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Media controls
Y is bound to Play/Pause, and the shoulder buttons control previous and next tracks.Read 10 Oct 2026 · kogatech.itch.io
Mouse control
The left stick moves the pointer and the right stick scrolls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Ownership and management
Jacob Koda Korsgaard is listed as director and co-owner with Yukie Koda Korsgaard.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ownr.dk
Praise: accessibility
A Steam reviewer with multiple sclerosis said custom bindings and Workshop profiles enabled use of games and applications despite inability to use a mouse and keyboard.Read 14 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Praise: mouse control
A Showmetech hands-on review found analog-stick cursor movement natural and desktop control effective.Read 14 Oct 2026 · showmetech.com.br
Praise: setup and profiles
Reviewers repeatedly praised simple setup, per-program profiles, virtual keyboard support, Workshop sharing and automatic handoff to games.Read 14 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Profile extensibility
Profiles are exportable as editable .ccp text files that can define button, stick and command rules.Read 14 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Purchase and updates
The maker's homepage says itch.io buyers receive Steam keys and that app updates are free.Read 10 Oct 2026 · controllercompanion.com
Rating on Steam
90 out of 100 from 2,648 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Rating on Steambase
90 out of 100 from 2,641 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · steambase.io
Rating on SteamDB
86.47 out of 100 from 2,648 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · steamdb.info
Release history
Steam announcements show releases in 2015 adding process-specific profiles, import/export, Workshop support and Windows 10 fixes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Steam independence
The program can auto-start with Windows and does not require Steam to remain running.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Steam requirement
The Steam listing says Steam does not need to remain running to use the app and that it can be set to start automatically with the PC.Read 10 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Steam Workshop
A 2015 update added subscribing to and uploading community profiles through Steam Workshop.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
System requirements
Minimum requirements are Windows 7 and an XInput controller; Windows 10 is recommended.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Updates
The FAQ says updates are free and itch buyers can download newer builds from their purchase link.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kogatech.itch.io
Virtual keyboard
Clicking the left stick opens an arcade-style on-screen keyboard for desktop text entry.Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com

Plans and prices

Controller Companion (Steam) $2.99, paid once One-time purchase Windows 7 minimum · XInput-compatible controller required Read 10 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Controller Companion (Steam) $2.99, paid once one-time Steam purchase Windows 7 minimum · XInput controller required · wireless Xbox 360 needs receiver Read 14 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Controller Companion (itch.io) $3, paid once One-time purchase; minimum price is $3 USD Windows download · Steam key included Read 10 Oct 2026 · kogatech.itch.io
Controller Companion (itch.io) $3, paid once pay $3.00 USD or more Windows installer (1.8 MB) · Steam key included Read 14 Oct 2026 · kogatech.itch.io

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