Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper

Map gamepad buttons and axes to keyboard keys

Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper - Transform Gamepad Inputs to Keyboard

"Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper" is a Chrome extension that enables users to map the buttons and axes of a gamepad or joystick to keyboard keys. This innovative transformation allows the use of game controllers in online browser games that only offer keyboard support. Much-needed for Chrome OS, this extension initiates by clicking the icon for adding, deleting or editing the mappings. Please bear in mind, the first button press activates the gamepad API and won't be registered, so on your first visit, press any button to get started.

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Extension stats

By: james

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 3.17

(23)

Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-01-04)

Creation date: 2021-06-12

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
debugger

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 17.54K

Email: ja*****@game103.net

Ranking

# 14,996 ▲ 57

Other rankings

#6529 in Just for Fun ▼ 51 #84 in keyboard keyword 37 ▲ 7 #122 in press keyword 17 ▲ 36

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper will allow you to map Gamepad buttons and axes to keyboard buttons. It opens the door for using a game controller or joypad for online games that only have keyboard support. This has been tested and works with Chrome OS.

Simply click the extension icon, and then add, delete, or edit mappings. Gamepad buttons go on the left, and keyboard keys on the right. When you are entering a gamepad button number, just press the button on your controller. When you are entering a key, just press the key on your keyboard.

Note: When visiting a page, you must first press a button to activate the gamepad API. Keep this in mind - your first button press on a page or while adding mappings will not be registered.

User reviews

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Pros

Works well for certain games, especially those built with Javascript.
Functions properly on Google games like Google Snake and Google Dino Run.
Some users found it effective after reloading the page.

Cons

Does not work on many popular platforms like Roblox and Flash Player games.
Users report that it often does not register inputs correctly, especially on webpages.
Inability to map buttons as mouse clicks and issues with specific controllers.

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