Xbox · PlayStation · any pad · macOS

Move your Mac cursor
with a game controller.

The left stick drives the pointer with speed and acceleration you set, a button clicks, and the right stick scrolls. It works system-wide, in every app—no per-app configuration.

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macOS 14.6+ Xbox · PS5 · Steam · 8BitDo · 300+ pads Works in every app
MOUSE MODESYSTEM-WIDE
  • Left stickMove cursor
  • A / ✕Left click
  • B / ○Right click
  • Right stickScroll
  • Hold LTFocus / precision

Every binding is editable—remap clicks, speed, and curves to your hands.

Any padXbox, PlayStation, and 300+ more
Every appReal system-wide mouse events
Your curveSpeed, acceleration, deadzone
How it maps

Two sticks, a click, and a precision brake.

The defaults feel right out of the box, and everything is tunable—including per-layer stick modes if you want mouse on one layer and scroll or WASD on another.

01

Left stick → cursor

Drives the pointer with an adjustable sensitivity, acceleration curve, and deadzone that kills stick drift.

  • Speed Sensitivity slider
  • Feel Acceleration curve
  • Drift Deadzone control
02

Buttons → clicks

Bind left, right, and middle click to any buttons, and stack long-hold or double-tap actions on top.

  • A / ✕ Left click
  • B / ○ Right click
  • Right stick Scroll wheel
03

Focus mode

Hold a modifier button to slow the cursor for pixel-accurate work, then release to snap back to full speed.

  • Hold Precision speed
  • Invert Y Optional
  • Release Full speed
Not a stick person?

Two other ways to point.

Cursor control does not have to come from the sticks. ControllerKeys gives you two motion-based alternatives, each with its own dedicated setup.

  • Gyro mouse—aim with the controller's motion sensor, with tremor smoothing for a steady pointer
  • Touchpad trackpad—use the DualSense or DualShock 4 pad like a laptop trackpad
  • Mix and match across layers—sticks on one, gyro on another
Set up in minutes

Connect, tune, click.

  1. 1
    Install ControllerKeys

    Grant Accessibility access when prompted so the app can move the cursor and click.

  2. 2
    Pair your controller

    Connect any supported pad over Bluetooth or USB in System Settings.

  3. 3
    Open the Joysticks tab

    Left stick defaults to mouse, right stick to scroll—adjust speed, curve, and deadzone.

  4. 4
    Set a focus button

    Assign a hold-to-slow modifier for precise pointing, then you are done.

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Quick answers

Before you connect.

Which controllers work?

Xbox, PlayStation 5 and 4, Nintendo, Steam Controller, 8BitDo, and 300+ third-party pads. Any controller with a stick can drive the cursor.

Does it work in every app?

Yes. The cursor, clicks, and scrolling are real macOS mouse events, so they work system-wide with no per-app setup.

Can I get precise control?

Yes. Tune sensitivity, acceleration, and deadzone, and use Focus Mode to hold a button for slow, pixel-accurate movement.

Do games need this?

No. Most games have native controller support. ControllerKeys is for productivity—driving the Mac cursor and shortcuts outside of games.

More capabilities

Explore the rest of ControllerKeys.

Gyro mouseMotion aiming with tremor smoothing. Touchpad trackpadPlayStation pad as a Mac trackpad. Type with a controllerSwipe-typing on-screen keyboard. All featuresThe full ControllerKeys product page.
Your spare controller is a mouse

Point, click, scroll.

Free for 14 days. No account or credit card required. A lifetime license is $19.99 after the trial.

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