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Spec score 8.2 #9 of 29 in Controller Mapping Software

What it is

JoyXoff is free Windows software that maps Xbox controller inputs to mouse and keyboard events, media functions and other bindings. Users can configure desktop bindings separately from profiles for individual processes, while profile bindings are disabled automatically when a program runs fullscreen. The utility works with XInput-compatible controllers, including Xbox 360 and Xbox One models listed by the maker. It includes an arcade-style virtual keyboard and a plain Xbox One-themed keyboard, and can turn off Xbox 360 wireless controllers. Steam users can create bindings intended to avoid Guide-button conflicts in Big Picture. PlayStation controllers may be used through an Xbox 360 controller emulator such as x360ce, with additional setup. JoyXoff requires Windows 8.1; Windows 10 or later is recommended. It starts with Windows after installation and stores files in %ProgramData%\Joyxoff. An option addresses UAC prompts and the sign-in screen. Version 3.65.10.1 for Windows x86 is listed with a June 24, 2026 date and SHA256 checksum.

Spec sheet

What it does
JoyXoff maps Xbox controller input to mouse, keyboard and media actions, supports per-process profiles, and can power off Xbox 360 wireless controllers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Purpose
JoyXoff is a free Xbox controller mapper that simulates mouse and keyboard events, media functions, and process-specific profiles.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Support
The maker invites users to send questions or suggestions by email and links to the JoyXoff Wiki for more information.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Maker
The software is developed by Diego Ferracini.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Battery feature
The wiki lists controller battery checking as a feature.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Binding layers
Primary, secondary, Alt-1 and Alt-2 binding sets are supported.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Command-line interface
The documented executable accepts commands for turning controllers off, closing the app, changing configuration directories, importing and exporting bindings, and adding or deleting profiles.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Compatibility
JoyXoff works with XInput-compatible controllers; the page lists Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers as peripherals.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Configuration storage
Configuration files are stored under %ProgramData%\Joyxoff.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Controller mapping
The wiki identifies controller mapping as a core feature.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Controller power
JoyXoff can turn off one selected Xbox 360 controller or all connected controllers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Current version
The official site lists version 3.65.10.1 for Win x86, dated June 24, 2026.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Developer
The product page identifies Diego Ferracini as JoyXoff's developer.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Documentation depth
The official wiki provides getting-started, installation, bindings and command-line documentation with examples.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Extensibility
Import and export use .joyx binding files and can target desktop, virtual-keyboard or process profiles.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Fullscreen behavior
Bindings automatically disable when a program enters fullscreen unless profile rules override that behavior.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Independent accessibility assessment
Techlab APF France handicap reports that JoyXoff can make Windows accessible through an Xbox controller for users who have difficulty using a keyboard or mouse.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techlab-handicap.org
Independent project status
A public GitHub repository contains an unmodified MSI installer, shows 11 stars, zero forks and three commits, and does not contain the application source code.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Install process
The download is a RAR archive containing an MSI installer that opens the Settings window after installation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Installation behavior
After installation, JoyXoff starts automatically every time Windows starts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Keyboard mapping
Bindings can send keyboard keys, WASD, ZQSD, arrow keys and shortcuts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Languages
The official site lists English, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, German, French, Colombian Spanish, Polish, Russian, Italian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Latest listed version
The site lists version 3.65.10.1 for Windows x86, dated 06/24/2026, with a SHA256 checksum for the MSI.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Licence
JoyXoff is proprietary freeware: redistribution is limited to unmodified installers and the copyright notice says all rights are reserved.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Limit: controller compatibility
The official site says JoyXoff natively supports only XInput-compatible controllers; PlayStation devices require an Xbox-controller emulator.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Limit: duplicated inputs
Reddit users report that controller inputs can still reach a game while JoyXoff’s mouse-and-keyboard mode or virtual keyboard is active, causing conflicting actions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: fullscreen UAC
A Reddit user reports that JoyXoff did not activate on a UAC screen launched from a fullscreen Playnite setup until settings were changed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: uninstall residue complaint
A TeamLiquid user reported that media and mouse mappings remained after uninstalling until the software was reinstalled and mappings were removed first.Read 14 Oct 2026 · tl.net
Localization integration
Interface translations are sourced through a Crowdin project.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Mouse mapping
Bindings support cursor movement, scrolling, mouse buttons and absolute spring-mode movement.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Notable news
The June 24, 2026 release fixed UAC-prompt operation and included minor fixes and changes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Notable update
The June 24, 2026 preceding release added Italian language support, increased mouse polling and fixed multi-controller, import and virtual-keyboard issues.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
PlayStation controllers
The maker says PlayStation controllers can be used with an Xbox 360 controller emulator such as x360ce, with additional setup.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Praise: desktop control
A Reddit user describes JoyXoff as the most reliable way they found to use Windows with an Xbox controller acting as a mouse, although setup required some work.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Praise: ease and flexibility
SaaSHub’s collected user comments praise the customizable controls, media functions, toggleable mouse/keyboard mode and built-in keyboard.Read 14 Oct 2026 · saashub.com
Profiles
Users can create profiles for individual processes and applications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Public API or SDK
The published documentation exposes command-line options but does not describe a web API or SDK.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Rating on itch.io
5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 total ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · diego-ferracini.itch.io
Security setting
The maker explains that Windows UIPI restricts system interface access to LocalSystem and says users can enable an option to run JoyXoff on UAC prompts and the sign-in screen.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Steam
Steam users can create bindings to avoid conflict with the Guide button when using Big Picture.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Steam integration
The site documents custom bindings intended to avoid conflicts with Steam Big Picture controls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
System requirements
The documented minimum operating system is Windows 8.1 with an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller; Windows 10 or newer is recommended.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
UAC support
An option allows operation on UAC prompts and the Windows sign-in screen, subject to Windows UIPI restrictions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Virtual keyboard
It includes an arcade-style virtual keyboard and an Xbox One-themed plain virtual keyboard.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
Virtual keyboards
The product includes spiral and Xbox One-themed plain virtual keyboards.Read 14 Oct 2026 · wiki.joyxoff.com
Windows support
Minimum system requirement is Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 or above is recommended.Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free; donations optional Windows desktop · XInput-compatible controller · no ads Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
JoyXoff Free Free and lightweight · no ads Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan with no ads
  • Per-process controller profiles
  • Includes two virtual keyboards
  • Supports XInput-compatible controllers
  • Steam Guide-button binding option

Limits

  • Windows-only
  • Windows 8.1 minimum requirement
  • PlayStation setup needs an emulator
  • Starts automatically with Windows

Who it suits

JoyXoff suits Windows users who want per-app controller mappings for mouse, keyboard or media controls. It is also relevant to Steam users and people using XInput-compatible Xbox controllers.

Verdict

JoyXoff provides free, process-specific controller remapping on Windows, with virtual keyboards and Steam-oriented bindings. Users on other platforms or seeking native PlayStation support need another setup.

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