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[Brice]

There are tons of games that are really fun, but I would love to be using a controller instead of the keyboard.  Knytt is a great example.  Also lots of these games don't have key binding available (Super Mario Crossover does, but I think that's a rarity).

What is the easiest way to map a game controller to an indie game that doesn't support key binding?  Does anyone do this? 

Does anyone WANT to do this but the current solution is too complicated?

[Paul Eres]

joy2key

[Gimym TILBERT]

glovepie

[Brice]

Augh...call me lazy but these are really...technical.

Joy2Key needs me to install DirectX6 even though I have Vista?

GlovePie I got further with, but I have to run my own scripts?  I can't figure out how to set it up.  It looks like this program does EVERYTHING.

Are there any game controllers that you can buy that do this automatically?

[MisterX]

Joy2Key has an unfriendly interface, but works and should serve you well.

I used to use Xpadder, which has a really great interface, allowing you to change and test the buttons directly on top of a picture of your controller. Unfortunately, it isn't freeware anymore, but you could easily find one of the older, freeware versions via Google.

[baconman]

Logitech controllers come with the "Logitech Profiler," which lets you set up key configs to associate with executables. Then once it's configured, the Profiler can be used like a shortcut to launch the programs, too. You might give that a shot, if that's what you're after; but each game has to be set up individually (unlike J2K), and given the volume of stuff available, it can get a bit cluttery if you use it a lot.

[The Monster King]

JoyToKey shouldnt have a problem with directX on vista considering thats what i use regularly.

dont forget to turn POV switches on, thats what D-pads are on many game controllers on PC apparently

[Jay_PC]

ControlMK? Windows only but its Simple

[qmvo73hoy]

Xpadder is the best.

[John Sandoval]

Joy2Key works fine for me.

+1 unintended rhyme

[allen]

Logitech controllers come with the "Logitech Profiler," which lets you set up key configs to associate with executables. Then once it's configured, the Profiler can be used like a shortcut to launch the programs, too. You might give that a shot, if that's what you're after; but each game has to be set up individually (unlike J2K), and given the volume of stuff available, it can get a bit cluttery if you use it a lot.

this is what i use. it gets annoying setting it up every time i play a new game, but it's worth the effort i think. cuz after you set it up that one time, it automatically sets the profile when you start the game.