Use gamepad as a mouse - how it works
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Instead of the mouse, you can also use your gamepad and move the mouse pointer. We'll show you exactly how this works here.
Use gamepad as a mouse thanks to the free tool
Download the free tool "JoyToKey" and open the ZIP file. Start the "JoyToKey.exe" file here. The free program does not require installation.
- You will then see several entries on the right-hand side. Double click on the top entry "Stick 1 (left arrow)".
- Switch to the "Mouse" tab above and change the value under "Cursor movement" in the horizontal to -40.
- Use the "OK" button to save the settings. You now have to do this for some other entries:
- The entry "Stick 1 (arrow left)" receives a value of +40 in the horizontal in the "Cursor movement" category.
- The "Stick 1 (arrow up)" entry in the "Cursor movement" has the vertical value +40, the entry "Stick 1 (arrow down)" a -40.
- The entries "Button 1", "Button 2" and "Button 3" are given the options "Left", "Wheel (middle)" and "Right" under the category "Button click".
- If you save the changes again, you can use your gamepad.
In the next practical tip we will also show you how to configure your gamepad under Windows.