Device ((free)) | Vjoy

For flight sims, space sims, and advanced DIY joystick projects, vJoy remains the king . For emulating an Xbox controller for modern PC games, ViGem may be better.

If you build a DIY button box or flight panel using an Arduino, vJoy can be used to translate those custom signals into standard joystick buttons and axes that Windows understands. Input Modification: vjoy device

If you are a casual gamer using a standard Xbox controller, you do not need a vJoy device. It adds complexity where none is required. For flight sims, space sims, and advanced DIY

To understand why vJoy is so vital, one must understand DirectInput and XInput—the standards Windows uses to read controller inputs. Input Modification: If you are a casual gamer

Elias was a flight simulation enthusiast with a problem: his aging laptop couldn't recognize his high-end throttle and Logitech stick as a single unit, and his favorite classic flight sim only allowed for one controller input.

Modern signed versions don't require this, but if you use a legacy release, you may need to restart Windows with advanced boot options to disable signature enforcement.