JoyToKey for Windows

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Key Details of JoyToKey

Use joystick for playing Web games and controlling applications.
Last updated on July 23, 2025
There have been 3 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Developer’s Description

By JTK software

Use joystick for playing Web games and controlling applications.

JoyToKey enables you to control many softwares (like web games, browsers, office applications or even Windows itself) by using your favorite windows joystick.

Whenever you press joystick buttons and sticks, JoyToKey will emulate keyboard strokes or mouse inputs based on joystick input so that the target application works as if you used a real keyboard or mouse. You can create multiple configuration files to switch across different key/mouse assignments. It also supports the automatic association with target applications so that the config file will switch automatically when the target application changes.

JoyToKey for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 20, 2020

Latest update: July 23, 2025

Version: 7.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 688,852

Downloads Last Week: 20

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User Reviews

3.2/5

12 User Votes

Re:To all readers
SoftwareGuyApril 16, 2013
Pros
Decent program, I've used it before.
Cons
The CNET Installer contains unwanted programs-Read the summary.
Summary
As stated above, the CNET Installer does contain unwanted programs(you can decline the offer during set up) If you see a direct download link people, use that instead. You shouldn't have any problems.
CONTAINS MALWARE
servetheservantMarch 12, 2013
Pros
None - this is not even JoyToKey.
Cons
The downloaded .exe installed 3 programs, none of which were JoyToKey -- they set my browser's search/homepage and resisted uninstalling by automatically triggering new processesnamed "au_.exe", "bu_.exe" etc. each time you try to uninstall. DO NOT INSTALL THIS
Summary
ITS MALWARE.
This is a good product that configure joysticks
allenq392February 6, 2013
Pros
works well you just have to figure out your key setups. I have generic joystick. I recommend if you have the $$$ invest in a better PC joystick. But this works for the less expensive ones.
Cons
I really do not have anything bad to say about this software. If you do not want to use it buy a Xbox PC joystick.
Summary
works well you just have to figure out your key setups. I have generic joystick. I recommend if you have the $$$ invest in a better PC joystick. But this works for the less expensive ones.
BEWARE CLARO MALWARE
clarovictimDecember 10, 2012
Pros
None - the download link contains CLARO malware. Shame on you cnet :(
Cons
WARNING MALWARE CLARO. Google search Joy to Key and download elsewhere.
Summary
Appalled and disappointed with CNET. I now have malware on my new system.
Could not get cnet downloader to work.
junktobunkDecember 16, 2011
Pros
Wish I could have found out.....
Cons
Would not install,a link might be broken.
Summary
Great for almost any application.
macovei_danSeptember 25, 2011
Pros
Great functionality, I am using it with almost every game or program
Cons
Frustration from actually having to buy some of the more advanced features...
Summary
Great program... even if not completely free... could have been perfect...
Very Usefull
james2052July 19, 2011
Pros
Works Well
Cons
Diffucult setting up
Summary
A must-have for any joystick user
b00m3rangDecember 27, 2010
Pros
A very easy to use, flexible, and solid app that can convert joystick movements or button presses into any mouse or keyboard operation. Allows you to play any game that uses keyboard or mouse input using the joystick, or even navigate Windows.
Cons
Will probably require some fiddling with to customize to your personal needs, but that's not a fault of the software. Just be advised that some work is involved.
Summary
This program is great, and really makes it worth having a joystick on your Windows machine. All those games that were never meant to be played with a keyboard and mouse can now feel just like the arcade version. I even have profiles that let me use my arcade fightstick to navigate my web browser, and as a controller for Ableton Live.
Fun, and easy to use.
Tec88December 26, 2010
Pros
It's a cool program to have if you wanna play games with a controller any controller you have (well PC con, that is)
Cons
the only issues I have is that when using the joy stick on the controller it gets touchy and will have you ducking, and jumping a lot. If they had a way to use the directional pad that would be great.
Summary
It's a must have.
Really Useful
britgrifDecember 21, 2010
Pros
This is great to play online flash games. Easy to set up and use.
Cons
I've been using this product for a while and I can't think of any.
Summary