Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper

Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper

Map gamepad buttons and axes to keyboard keys

Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper
What is Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper?
"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.
Stats
By: james
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 3.18 (22)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-01-04)
Creation date: 2021-06-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • debugger
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 17.54K
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Summary

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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well for some games and websites
  • Able to map gamepad controls to keyboard inputs
  • Useful for playing specific games like Dragon Ball Devolution
Cons
  • Doesn't work for all games or websites
  • Issues with specific keys (e.g., space key, mouse input)
  • Not compatible with all controllers (e.g., PS4 controller with Bluetooth)
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Worked for specific games
  • Space key
  • Compatibility with controllers
  • Inability to map mouse inputs
Recent reviews
You can't put a button as a mouse input. also, it seemed to not work on itch.io.
by Tanders Tanders, 2022-09-30

doesn't work on Roblox why!!
by Owen Barker Owen Barker, 2024-06-09

有帮助,如果能够映射组合键将更棒。
by JC Yu JC Yu, 2024-06-03
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Safety
Risk impact

Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Gamepad to Keyboard Mapper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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