Open Source C Game Controller Software

DsHidMini is an open-source Windows driver project designed to modernize support for Sony DualShock 3 controllers on Windows 10 and 11 systems. The software replaces outdated or incompatible drivers by exposing the controller as configurable HID devices compatible with DirectInput, Raw Input, HID APIs, and optional XInput emulation for modern games. It supports both wired USB and Bluetooth connectivity through integration with the companion BthPS3 stack, enabling low-latency wireless gameplay and automatic pairing workflows. The project includes multiple emulation modes, such as native DualShock 3 behavior, DualShock 4 emulation for DS4Windows compatibility, and Xbox-style XInput support for broader game compatibility. DsHidMini also offers customization features for LEDs, rumble, dead zones, battery indication, and controller behavior through a dedicated configuration utility.

use console controller by arduino as a keyboard.

SDLJoytest is a program which will allow you to select from all joysticks found on the system (by SDL), and then test that selected joystick or other game controller. SDLJoytest requires X, SDL, libGL & libGLU and, of course, a joystick to test.

Sixaxis2mouse is a UNIX/Linux tool which translates Sixaxis (DualShock 3) PS3 controller input to mouse movement, keyboard input and/or command execution. Required: POSIX operating system (i. e. Linux), X11 and SDL.