Best Gaming Peripheral Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ROCCAT Swarm II is ranked #1 of 38 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 and Glorious CORE. The best-ranked option with a free plan is 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2.
Adjusting how a gaming mouse, keyboard, controller, or other peripheral behaves starts with software that supports your devices and desktop platform. Compare button remapping and macro support for controls, then check profile storage and lighting control for the setup you want to manage. The listed free-plan and paid-from details add a cost dimension to the decision. ROCCAT Swarm II, 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2, and Glorious CORE are among the options shown, along with MonsGeek Driver and SteelSeries Moments. Consider which device types you use and the settings you want to customize, then use the listed capabilities to weigh the software that may fit your gaming setup.
38 gaming peripheral software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 ROCCAT Swarm II iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Desktop platforms: windows onlyMacro support: YesButton remapping: Yes
- 2 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Desktop platforms: windows + macosMacro support: YesButton remapping: Yes
- 3 Glorious CORE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Macro support: Yes
- 4 MonsGeek Driver No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Desktop platforms: windows + macosMacro support: YesButton remapping: Yes
- 5 SteelSeries Moments No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 6 VKBDevCfg Device Configurator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Desktop platforms: windows onlyMacro support: YesButton remapping: Yes
- 7 Elgato Wave Link No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 8 Lenovo Legion Accessory Central No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Desktop platforms: windows onlyMacro support: YesButton remapping: Yes
- 9 Logitech G HUB No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 10 NZXT CAM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 11 Bloody 8 Software No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0Free Desktop platforms: windows onlyMacro support: YesButton remapping: Yes
- 12 PowerA Gamer HQ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0Free Desktop platforms: windows onlyMacro support: NoButton remapping: Yes
- 13 Razer Synapse No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 14 Pulsar Fusion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Desktop platforms: windows onlyMacro support: YesButton remapping: Yes
- 15 be quiet! IO Center No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Macro support: Yes
- 16 Fnatic OP Software No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Macro support: Yes
- 17 Windows Media Player No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Desktop platforms: windows onlyButton remapping: Yes
- 18 Akko Cloud Driver No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Macro support: Yes
- 19 Keychron Launcher No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Macro support: Yes
- 20 Nacon Revolution X App No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Desktop platforms: windows onlyMacro support: NoButton remapping: Yes
- 21 Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Desktop platforms: windows onlyMacro support: YesButton remapping: Yes
- 22 Endgame Gear Configuration Software No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Desktop platforms: windows onlyButton remapping: Yes
- 23 Fanatec App No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Desktop platforms: windows only
- 24 LAMZU Mouse Driver No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Macro support: Yes
- 25 MOZA Pit House No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Desktop platforms: windows only
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which gaming peripheral software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
ROCCAT Swarm II is ranked #1 of 38 with a score of 7.9. 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 is second and Glorious CORE third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.