JoyXoff
JoyXoff is a free Windows utility that maps compatible Xbox controller inputs to mouse and keyboard actions, media functions, and other bindings.
What JoyXoff is
JoyXoff is a free Windows utility that maps compatible Xbox controller inputs to mouse and keyboard actions, media functions, and other bindings. Users can set bindings for the desktop or make separate profiles for individual processes. When a program is running in fullscreen mode, the app disables profile bindings automatically. It works with XInput-compatible controllers, and the product page lists Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers as peripherals. Two virtual keyboards are included: an arcade-style layout and a plain layout with an Xbox One theme. JoyXoff can also turn off Xbox 360 wireless controllers. Steam users can create bindings intended to avoid Guide button conflicts in Big Picture. The maker says PlayStation controllers can be used with an Xbox 360 controller emulator such as x360ce, but this requires extra setup. Windows 8.1 is the minimum requirement; Windows 10 or later is recommended. After installation, the app starts with Windows, and its files are stored in %ProgramData%\Joyxoff. Diego Ferracini is identified as its developer. The listed plan is free, with no ads.
Good
- Free plan with no ads.
- Supports desktop and per-process bindings.
- Includes two virtual keyboard layouts.
- Can turn off Xbox 360 wireless controllers.
- Windows 10 or later is recommended.
Watch out
- Requires Windows 8.1 at minimum.
- Starts automatically whenever Windows starts.
- Fullscreen programs disable profile bindings.
- PlayStation controller use requires additional setup.
Who it suits
JoyXoff suits Windows users who want to use an XInput-compatible controller for mouse, keyboard, or media controls. Its separate process profiles may help users who want different bindings for different programs.
Verdict
JoyXoff offers controller remapping, process-specific profiles, and virtual keyboards at no cost. Check its Windows requirement and startup behavior, and note that PlayStation controller support involves extra setup.
Plans and prices
From JoyXoff's own pricing page, checked 14 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Windows desktop · XInput-compatible controller · no ads · Free; donations optional |
| JoyXoff | Free | Free and lightweight · no ads |
The facts
Each one read from JoyXoff's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Battery feature
- The wiki lists controller battery checking as a feature.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Binding layers
- Primary, secondary, Alt-1 and Alt-2 binding sets are supported.checked 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.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- JoyXoff works with XInput-compatible controllers; the page lists Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers as peripherals.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Configuration storage
- Configuration files are stored under %ProgramData%\Joyxoff.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Controller power
- JoyXoff can turn off one selected Xbox 360 controller or all connected controllers.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Current version
- The official site lists version 3.65.10.1 for Win x86, dated June 24, 2026.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The product page identifies Diego Ferracini as JoyXoff's developer.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The official wiki provides getting-started, installation, bindings and command-line documentation with examples.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Import and export use .joyx binding files and can target desktop, virtual-keyboard or process profiles.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Fullscreen behavior
- Bindings automatically disable when a program enters fullscreen unless profile rules override that behavior.checked 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.checked 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.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Installation behavior
- After installation, JoyXoff starts automatically every time Windows starts.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Install process
- The download is a RAR archive containing an MSI installer that opens the Settings window after installation.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The official site lists English, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, German, French, Colombian Spanish, Polish, Russian, Italian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Latest listed version
- The site lists version 3.65.10.1 for Windows x86, dated 06/24/2026, with a SHA256 checksum for the MSI.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Licence
- JoyXoff is proprietary freeware: redistribution is limited to unmodified installers and the copyright notice says all rights are reserved.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: controller compatibility
- The official site says JoyXoff natively supports only XInput-compatible controllers; PlayStation devices require an Xbox-controller emulator.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: duplicated inputs
- Reddit users report that controller inputs can still reach a game while JoyXoff’s mouse-and-keyboard mode or virtual keyboard is active, causing conflicting actions.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: fullscreen UAC
- A Reddit user reports that JoyXoff did not activate on a UAC screen launched from a fullscreen Playnite setup until settings were changed.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: uninstall residue complaint
- A TeamLiquid user reported that media and mouse mappings remained after uninstalling until the software was reinstalled and mappings were removed first.checked 14 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Controller mapping
- The wiki identifies controller mapping as a core feature.checked 14 Oct 2026
- Keyboard mapping
- Bindings can send keyboard keys, WASD, ZQSD, arrow keys and shortcuts.checked 14 Oct 2026
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