Gamepad Mapper macOS App - How to Use

Gamepad Mapper macOS App ver1.6 – How to use

The latest version of Gamepad Mapper (ver1.6) is now available on the macOS App Store!

Thank you for using our app! We’re excited to announce the latest update, which includes:

– Auto Enable Configuration: Auto-enable your last active configuration when a gamepad is connected.
– Fixed various bugs.
– Supports the latest version of macOS.

We appreciate your continued support and are committed to making our app better for you. Enjoy the improvements!

If you are using Gamepad Mapper ver1.5, please see this page.
If you are using Gamepad Mapper ver1.4, please see this page.
If you are using Gamepad Mapper ver1.3, please see this page.
If you are using Gamepad Mapper ver1.2, please see this page.
If you are using Gamepad Mapper ver1.1, please see this page.

Demo Video

Xbox Series X Controller Demo Video

Introduction

Gamepad Mapper is a gamepad mapping application for macOS.
This app allows you to simulate keyboard, Mouse, Playback Controls, Sound, Brightness and System Conveniences commands by using your Gamepads and Joysticks.
You can control any app or game by using this application.

SUPPORTS GAMEPADS
– Xbox Series X Controller
– PS5 Controller
– Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
– Xbox One Controller
– DUALSHOCK 4
– DUALSHOCK 3
– Xbox 360 Controller
– Logitech F310 Controller
– Steel Series Nimbus

– Adjust the dead zone of axis.
– Supports USB and Bluetooth connections.

FEATURES
Keyboard
– Assign any key
– Repeatedly hit keyboard key
– Function Keys (F1 – F12)

Mouse Actions
– Mouse Cursor
– Mouse Button
– Mouse Scroll
– Mouse Drag
– Mouse Double Click
– Smooth Cursor Movement
– Adjust Cursor Movement and Scroll Speed

Playback Controls
– Play/Pause
– Next
– Previous
– Fast
– Rewind

Sound
– Volume Up
– Volume Down
– Mute

Brightness
– Brightness Up
– Brightness Down

System Conveniences
– Mission Control
– App Exposé
– Show Desktop
– Next Desktop
– Previous Desktop

Other
– Mappings Combination Function
– Supports Light mode and Dark mode
– Auto Enable Configuration: Auto-enable your last active configuration when a gamepad is connected

Thank you for downloading our application.

We hope you enjoy this application💫

How to Use

Step.1 Open Gamepad Mapper App & Connect your gamepad

The connected gamepad will be displayed in the Gamepad list.

Step.2 Click the Configuration button to configure your mapping

You can configure keyboard keys, mouse cursor, mouse click, mouse scroll mapping.

When you have finished making configurations, click the Save button to close the Configuration window.

Step.3 Turn ON the Configuration you set

Turn on the Configuration you set in the Configuration list.

And if you operate axis, d-pads or buttons of your Gamepad, the following dialog will be displayed.

Click the Open System Preferences button to open System Preferences.

Step.4 Allow the Gamepad Mapper App to control your computer

When System Settings App is displayed, please allow the Gamepad Mapper App to control your computer in Accessibility. (System Settings App > Privacy & Security > Accessibility)
※If you want to simulate keyboard keys and mouse clicks, you need to allow accessibility for the Gamepad Mapper App.

“macOS 13 (Ventura) and later versions”
(System Settings App > Privacy & Security > Accessibility)

“macOS 12 and earlier versions”
(System Preferences App > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility)

※If you reinstall this app on your mac and the keyboard keys and mouse clicks doesn’t simulate, remove “GamepadMapper.app” from the accessibility list and allow Accessibility from the app again and add it to the Accessibility list.

That’s it! Now you can use your joystick or gamepad to simulate macOS keyboard keys, mouse cursors, mouse clicks, and mouse scrolling.

How to use the Xbox Series X Controller & Xbox One S Controller

The Xbox Series X Controller & Xbox One S Controller can be used by connecting to your mac via Bluetooth.

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