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KeyboardSplitterXbox
Turn keyboard input into up to four virtual Xbox 360 controllers with KeyboardSplitterXbox.
About KeyboardSplitterXbox
KeyboardSplitterXbox creates up to four virtual Xbox 360 controllers fed by one or more keyboards, up to 10, on Windows. It is for games and other applications that work with Xbox controllers, allowing different keyboards to act as separate controllers.
Mappings for buttons, axes, D-pad directions and triggers are customizable through presets stored in presets.xml, with default and empty presets included. Use requires installing built-in drivers and rebooting, plus DirectX 9.0c June, Vcredist 2013 x86 and Microsoft Xbox Accessories Driver, and cheap keyboards may have ghosting that prevents some simultaneous key presses.
Key features
- Creates up to four virtual Xbox 360 controllers from keyboard input
- Uses up to 10 connected keyboards as separate controller sources
- Customizable presets for buttons, axes, D-pad directions and triggers
- Built-in Xbox 360 controller tester and keyboard input monitor
- Keyboard input blocker with remote blocking and unblocking
- Command-line start to autostart a game from games list
Best for: Windows users who want to use separate keyboards as individual Xbox 360 controllers in controller-supported games.
Good for
- Supports up to four virtual controllers from up to 10 keyboards
- Presets can be added, edited and deleted for different games or players
- Includes a controller tester to check mappings before starting a game
Watch out for
- Requires driver installation and PC reboot, plus DirectX, Vcredist and Xbox Accessories Driver
- Does not fix keyboard ghosting; some simultaneous presses may not register on cheap keyboards
- 'Slot is invalidated' error can occur if SCP virtual bus version is not 22.52.24.182
KeyboardSplitterXbox at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Game Utilities & Launchers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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KeyboardSplitterXbox FAQ
What is needed to run KeyboardSplitterXbox?
At least one connected keyboard, DirectX 9.0c June, Vcredist 2013 x86, and Microsoft Xbox Accessories Driver, plus installation of the built-in drivers and a PC reboot.
How do I fix the 'Slot is invalidated' error?
Uninstall the SCP bus under System Devices in Device Manager, reboot, run the application to install drivers, and reboot again.
Why do some key combinations not register in game?
This is likely keyboard ghosting on a cheap keyboard. Change the preset bindings and use the built-in controller tester before running the game.
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