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24 alternatives to Microsoft Adaptive Controller

Gaming controller for people with disabilities.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Microsoft Adaptive Controller launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Xbox Adaptive Controller▲160

   A controller for gamers with limited mobility.

   2018 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Xbox Elite Wireless Controller▲84

   A customizable pro-level controller for XBone by Microsoft

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   AbleMouse Beyond Switch Edition▲110

   Full PC control for the paralyzed via one micro-movement.

   Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Xbox Elite 2 Controller▲104

   It includes USB-C and new adjustable tension thumbsticks

   2019 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Razer Kishi▲86

   Bring console-level control to your mobile phone

   2020 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Xbox 8BitDo Ultimate Mini▲117

   The Ultimate Mini Wired Controller for Xbox

   2024 · 8bitdo.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Razer Kishi for Android▲80

   xCloud-ready controller for your mobile phone with Xbox keys

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Controlly▲96

   Control your Mac using a console controller

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SCUF Infinity1▲57

   Giving gamers the power to change your controller on the fly

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10XO
    Xbox One Controller Driver for OS X▲92

    2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Assistive24 ▲522

    Free assistive technology for individuals with disabilities

    2024 · assistive24.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    AbleMouse▲181

    DIY solution that helps even with complete paralysis

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    ControlPad▲72

    24 keys with analog control technology

    2018 · its alternatives →

14. 14DC
    DualShock calibration in the browser using WebHID▲125

    This website uses undocumented HID commands of both DS4 and DualSense to re-center and recalibrate DualShock analog sticks.

    2024 · blog.the.al · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Xbox Game Bar▲82

    A customizable gaming overlay built into Windows 10 👾

    2019 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Xbox Design Lab▲6

    Create a personalized Xbox Controller (NikeID for Xbox)

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17SC
    Simple C library for an XBox Controller (Linux) for easy use in games▲36

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Palette Gear ▲213

    Build your own tactile controller for your computer

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19XU
    XJoy – Use Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons as an Xbox Controller in PC Games▲5

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Tilted▲92

    The world's most versatile PC gaming wearable

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    OWO▲77

    The haptic gaming system

    2023 · owogame.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Realsteer▲70

    Use sensors on your iPhone to control racing games on PC

    2021 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    AbleMouse▲104

    Now works everywhere + MouseCommander: a gesture-driven tool

    Nov 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Parkour Controller for Unity▲40

    Out of the box character controller to quickstart your games

    2024 · assetstore.unity.com · its alternatives →

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