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JoyXoff
What it is
JoyXoff is a free Windows utility that maps Xbox controller inputs to mouse and keyboard events, media functions and other bindings. Users can set controls for the desktop and create separate profiles for individual processes. Those profile bindings switch off automatically when a program runs fullscreen. The utility works with XInput-compatible controllers, and its page lists Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers as peripherals. It includes an arcade-style virtual keyboard and a plain keyboard layout themed after Xbox One, and can turn off Xbox 360 wireless controllers. Steam users can configure bindings intended to avoid Guide button conflict in Big Picture. The maker says PlayStation controllers can be used with an Xbox 360 controller emulator such as x360ce, with additional setup. JoyXoff requires Windows 8.1, with Windows 10 or newer recommended. It starts automatically whenever Windows starts, and its files are stored in %ProgramData%\Joyxoff. Diego Ferracini is identified as the developer. An option is described for running JoyXoff on UAC prompts and the sign-in screen.
For and against
For
- Free, with no ads.
- Supports desktop and per-process bindings.
- Includes two virtual keyboard layouts.
- Can turn off Xbox 360 wireless controllers.
Against
- Requires Windows 8.1 or later.
- Starts automatically with Windows.
- PlayStation controller use requires an emulator and additional setup.
- Fullscreen mode disables profile bindings.
The verdict
JoyXoff provides controller remapping for Windows, with separate controls for applications and desktop use. Its automatic startup and fullscreen behavior are worth noting before setup.
Who it suits
JoyXoff suits Windows users who want to map an XInput-compatible controller to desktop or per-program controls. Steam users may find its Guide-button binding option relevant.
Plans and prices
Free
Windows desktop · XInput-compatible controller · no ads
Read 14 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
JoyXoff
Free and lightweight · no ads
Read 9 Oct 2026 · joyxoff.com
On the record
- Battery feature
- The wiki lists controller battery checking as a feature.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Binding layers
- Primary, secondary, Alt-1 and Alt-2 binding sets are supported.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- 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.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- JoyXoff works with XInput-compatible controllers; the page lists Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers as peripherals.joyxoff.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Configuration storage
- Configuration files are stored under %ProgramData%\Joyxoff.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Controller mapping
- The wiki identifies controller mapping as a core feature.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Controller power
- JoyXoff can turn off one selected Xbox 360 controller or all connected controllers.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Current version
- The official site lists version 3.65.10.1 for Win x86, dated June 24, 2026.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The product page identifies Diego Ferracini as JoyXoff's developer.joyxoff.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The official wiki provides getting-started, installation, bindings and command-line documentation with examples.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Import and export use .joyx binding files and can target desktop, virtual-keyboard or process profiles.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Fullscreen behavior
- Bindings automatically disable when a program enters fullscreen unless profile rules override that behavior.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- 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.techlab-handicap.org · read 14 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Installation behavior
- After installation, JoyXoff starts automatically every time Windows starts.joyxoff.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Install process
- The download is a RAR archive containing an MSI installer that opens the Settings window after installation.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Keyboard mapping
- Bindings can send keyboard keys, WASD, ZQSD, arrow keys and shortcuts.wiki.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The official site lists English, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, German, French, Colombian Spanish, Polish, Russian, Italian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.joyxoff.com · read 14 Oct 2026
