Crosshair X for Windows

What this tool does for your aim

Crosshair X, built by CenterPoint Gaming, is a dedicated overlay utility for FPS titles that lets you place a custom aiming reticle on top of any game. It’s designed to improve visual consistency and aiming precision across different shooters by providing a persistent, highly configurable crosshair that sits above the running game.

Library, compatibility, and social sharing

• Design your own crosshair from scratch or upload an image to use as the aiming reticle.
• Browse and apply crosshairs contributed by other players in the community gallery.
• Works with many classic and contemporary FPS games (examples include Call of Duty 4, Project IGI, and other popular shooters).

Customization controls and export options

Crosshair X exposes a wide array of tuning controls through an intuitive slider-based interface, making adjustments quick and precise.

• Export your current design as PNG or SVG to use elsewhere or archive.
• Save multiple crosshair positions and presets for different games or playstyles.
• Toggle the overlay on and off and share preset files with friends.
• Fine-tune visual parameters such as rotation, blur, thickness, length, offset, and color.
• Modify center elements like dots and outlines, adjust T-shaped or X/Y offsets, and control opacity.
• Use the Bloom (spread-on-fire) animation to simulate recoil-driven reticle expansion for added feedback.

Known limitations and how to fix them

Running games in exclusive fullscreen can sometimes cause the overlay to freeze or disappear. The workaround is to either run the game in a standard windowed mode (which may introduce input lag) or enable a Game Bar integration that allows the overlay to function in exclusive fullscreen.

• If you want full-screen compatibility, open the Exclusive Fullscreen section inside Crosshair X and follow the setup steps for the Game Bar extension.
• The Game Bar is Microsoft’s official overlay platform for Windows; configuring the extension correctly typically restores overlay behavior without forcing windowed play.

Final assessment

Crosshair X is a flexible, feature-rich overlay that enhances aiming consistency for FPS players through deep customization and community-shared designs. While exclusive fullscreen mode can present issues, the app provides a clear path to resolution via the Game Bar extension. For players who value precision and personalization, it’s a strong addition to the toolkit.