DS5 Mapper

DS5 Mapper is a free utility that turns a DualSense into keyboard and mouse input, including gyro-controlled cursor movement. It suits players who want to use a PS5 controller with League of Legends’ WASD mode or another game that accepts keyboard and mouse controls. Its detailed remapping is a strong fit for that narrow need, though the beta release and unsigned-app setup call for some patience.

Overview

The app reads DualSense inputs through SDL2 and uses pynput to send keyboard and mouse events through the operating system. The project says it does not inject input into a game process and describes its approach as Vanguard-compatible. That may suit players concerned about process injection, but it does not guarantee compatibility: the game still needs to accept keyboard and mouse input.

Connect the DualSense over USB or Bluetooth before launching DS5 Mapper. Version 1.0-beta is available for macOS and Windows. That beta status is worth weighing if you need a mature, supported utility; the MIT license is a plus for users who value permissive open-source software.

Key features

• Complete button remapping: Every DualSense input can be bound to a keyboard key, mouse button, macOS virtual keycode, or special key. That flexibility is useful for adapting a controller to games built around keyboard-and-mouse controls.
• Gyro aim: Yaw and roll move the mouse cursor, with cutoff and tiered smoothing to shape how movement translates. This gives players more control over fine aiming than button mapping alone, though it remains a mouse-input conversion rather than native gamepad aim.
• Calibration and drift handling: Calibration persists between launches and can be redone in the app. A stale-data watchdog and continuous signal-stability bias correction are intended to reduce runaway cursor movement and drift, addressing a practical weakness of gyro input.

Pricing

DS5 Mapper is free: its plan costs nothing and includes the MIT-licensed app with macOS and Windows downloads. There are no paid tiers or plan limits to weigh against a cheaper option. The trade-off is operational rather than financial: macOS requires a one-time Gatekeeper bypass plus Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions, while Windows SmartScreen may require choosing Run anyway for the unsigned app.

Platforms

Downloads are provided for macOS and Windows, and the app supports DualSense controller input over USB or Bluetooth. On macOS, building from source requires Python 3.10 or later, Git, and Homebrew. Those requirements matter primarily to users compiling the project themselves; the downloadable releases avoid that build process but still involve security prompts or permissions.

Who it's for

Choose DS5 Mapper if you want to use a DualSense in League of Legends’ WASD mode or another game that reads keyboard and mouse input, and you specifically want gyro cursor control and detailed per-input mapping. It is less suitable if your game requires native controller support, you need a release beyond beta, or unsigned-app security steps are unacceptable on your system.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Every DualSense input is remappable, giving players broad control over keyboard, mouse, and special-key assignments.
• Pro: Gyro calibration persists between launches, while drift-reduction measures address cursor stability.
• Pro: The app is free and MIT-licensed, with releases for both macOS and Windows.
• Con: It only targets games that accept keyboard and mouse input, so it is not a general solution for games requiring native gamepad controls.
• Con: The beta release and unsigned-app setup add uncertainty and friction, particularly for users wary of changing security settings or granting input permissions.

Alternatives

Game Controller Mapper Software is a useful starting point for comparing controller-mapping options across the category.

Choose Monect PC Remote Play if you want broader PC remote-control features across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows; its free plan covers core remote control, while Premium adds an ad-free experience and higher feature limits at a price not listed.

GameFlow is another free, open-source beta option, with archives for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Consider it if Linux support matters more than DS5 Mapper’s stated DualSense gyro-and-keyboard/mouse focus.

AntiMicroX is a free GPL v3 desktop application for Linux and Windows. LEA Extended Input has free clients and server and supports Android, iOS, and Windows. ControllerBuddy is free, open-source GPL v3 software for Linux and Windows; Universal Control Remapper is a free MIT-licensed Windows option; and JoyShockMapper offers free downloads for Windows, with Linux builds from source.

OmniControl is a Windows alternative whose free plan covers controller reading, mapping, and tuning with no time limit or account requirement; its Insider plan costs $9.99 a month and renews monthly until canceled.

Verdict

DS5 Mapper is a strong choice for DualSense owners who want precise keyboard-and-mouse remapping and gyro aim in games such as League of Legends’ WASD mode. Its free, MIT-licensed release and drift-conscious gyro controls are compelling, but the beta status, game-input dependency, and unsigned-app setup are real reasons to look elsewhere if you need broader compatibility or a more settled installation experience.