Gaming Keyboard Splitter is a Windows utility that lets multiple keyboards function as separate virtual Xbox 360 controllers. Since Windows normally treats connected keyboards as a single input device, this tool creates up to four virtual Xbox 360 controllers and feeds them with input from one or more keyboards, up to 10 in total.

Its main purpose is to help users play games that support Xbox controllers using keyboards instead of physical gamepads. Applications that work with Xbox 360 controllers should also be compatible.

Custom keyboard-to-controller mapping

Gaming Keyboard Splitter allows keyboard inputs to be mapped to Xbox controller functions, including buttons, axes, D-pad directions, and triggers. These mappings are fully customizable through presets, making it possible to create different layouts for different games, applications, or players.

Presets can be added, edited, or deleted, and they are stored in a presets.xml file. The application also includes two built-in presets: default and empty.

Input detection and control tools

The application includes several tools for setup and testing, such as a keyboard input monitor, keyboard detector, key detector, real-time USB detection, and a virtual Xbox 360 controller tester. These features help users identify connected keyboards, configure mappings, and check whether the virtual controllers are responding correctly.

It also includes a keyboard input blocker, along with remote blocking and unblocking, to prevent normal keyboard input from interfering while the mapped controllers are in use.

Virtual controller setup for keyboards

Gaming Keyboard Splitter is a useful tool for turning spare keyboards into separate Xbox-style inputs for local play. With customizable presets, device detection, input blocking, and controller testing, it gives users a flexible way to set up keyboard-based multiplayer on games and applications that support Xbox controllers.