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Joystick Gremlin

No phone app

5.8No. 8 of 28
in Controller Mapping Software
  • Recognised40% of the score20
  • Phone app26% of the score0
  • Documented20% of the score97
  • Free plan14% of the score30
Free plan
No
Runs on
Windows
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Summary

Joystick Gremlin is ranked #8 of 28 in controller mapping software on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Windows.

Compared on controller mapping software

Free plan
Yeswhitemagic.github.io
Supported platforms
Windowswhitemagic.github.io
Per-app profiles
Yeswhitemagic.github.io
Profile switching
Yeswhitemagic.github.io
Macro support
Yeswhitemagic.github.io
Keyboard and mouse remap
Yeswhitemagic.github.io
Virtual controller output
Yeswhitemagic.github.io

Facts

Purpose
Joystick Gremlin configures joystick like devices and maps physical inputs to virtual inputs.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Device support
It works with joystick like devices from different manufacturers, including custom devices that appear as DirectInput devices to Windows.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Virtual device dependency
Joystick Gremlin uses vJoy virtual joysticks to forward physical inputs as virtual inputs.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Mapping features
It can merge multiple physical devices into one virtual device and map joystick inputs to keyboard or mouse inputs.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Axis configuration
It supports axis response curves and dead zones.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Macros
Macros can play back sequences of events and repeat a fixed number of times, until the action is activated again, or while the physical input is pressed.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Modes
Profiles can use multiple modes with inheritance, so a child mode can use mappings from a parent when it has none of its own for an input.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Scripting
User scripts are written in Python and can define configurable variables and callbacks triggered by inputs.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Tools
The software includes an input viewer, device calibration, an automatic 1:1 mapping tool, and a tool for swapping device bindings in profiles.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Setup requirement
Both Joystick Gremlin and vJoy require VC++ redistributables to be installed.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
Joystick Gremlin cannot hide physical device inputs from games; the FAQ recommends HidHide as the most reliable way to hide them.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Compatibility note
When configuring multiple vJoy devices, they must differ in the number of axes, buttons, or hats, or Gremlin may fail to start.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Intended users
The documentation describes the software as intended for simple and advanced joystick configuration and management.whitemagic.github.io · 2 Oct 2026
Virtual devices
It uses virtual joysticks provided by vJoy to map physical inputs to virtual inputs and apply transformations such as axis response curves.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Device merging
It can merge multiple physical devices into a single virtual device.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Input mapping
It can map joystick inputs to keyboard and mouse inputs.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Modes and actions
It supports configurable modes with inheritance, customizable mode switching, and conditional action execution.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Python scripting
It supports Python scripts for advanced and specialized configurations, with script variables configurable through the UI.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Dependency
The installation guide identifies vJoy as a major dependency and says Gremlin and vJoy require VC++ redistributables.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Recent release
Release 16, dated 2026-09-26, adds a redesigned UI, session log viewing, a system tray option, and XInput device detection.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Device visibility limitation
Joystick Gremlin cannot hide physical device inputs, and the FAQ suggests HidHide as a way to hide them from a game.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Macro limitation
For macros to work in a game running with administrator privileges, the FAQ says Joystick Gremlin must run at the same or a higher privilege level.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Profile compatibility
The release notes say profiles from before the Release 14 rewrite are not compatible and that no conversion tool is currently available.whitemagic.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

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