USB Overdrive X for Mac

Overview of USB Overdrive X for macOS

USB Overdrive X is a powerful utility for configuring USB mice and joysticks on Mac systems. It gives you fine-grained control over button assignments, pointer movements, and modifier-key combinations so you can tailor device behavior to your workflow or games.

Customization and Controls

• Fully remap left- and right-clicks, extra buttons and joystick inputs.
• Adjust pointer speed, scroll-wheel behavior and acceleration curves to match your preference.
• Assign actions that use modifier keys such as Command, Shift or Caps Lock for context-sensitive controls.

Profiles and Device Compatibility

USB Overdrive X makes creating and switching between device profiles simple, letting you save custom configurations for each mouse or joystick. Note that the tool works only with USB peripherals, but within that constraint it delivers extensive configuration options.

Suggested Alternatives

• USB Loader (free) — a lightweight option for basic USB device handling.
• Native macOS utilities and third‑party Mac apps — for simpler or system-integrated control.
• Linux device-management tools — if you need cross‑platform or deeper kernel-level customization.

Recent fixes and enhancements

• Loosened HID compliance checks to better support devices that don’t fully follow the spec.
• Re-enabled left‑handed operation for the Wireless Mighty Mouse.
• Added dedicated compatibility for the Kensington SlimBlade trackball.
• Restored specific support for the Griffin PowerMate.
• Introduced explicit support for the World of Warcraft gaming mouse.
• Expanded recognition of media keys on Logitech keyboards.
• Reinstated scroll‑button functionality on a number of Logitech mice.
• Fixed freewheel (momentum) scrolling behavior on Logitech models that use it.
• Restored configuration profiles for the Logitech G5 and MX518.
• Corrected several user‑interface issues.