Xpadder

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What is Xpadder

Xpadder is a software program that allows people to utilize their own game pad to play games, rather than the keypad or the mouse. This is extraordinarily helpful, because many people find that working with the keypad or mouse is uncomfortable or not nearly as effective a method of playing a game, since the game pad is what they are used to. There are a large number of different features that Xpadder provides to its users.

One advantage is that a player is able to use the program to emulate using a keypad or a mouse when playing a game. This will cause the game to think that a player is using the correct tools, rather than a game pad. This feature allows games that would ordinarily require uncomfortable tools to be played with a device that many gamers have become very familiar with. Both Internet and DOS games will work well with Xpadder, allowing the program to be utilized in conjunction with pretty much every other game.

A second advantage is that the program is able to run straight from the zip file, rather than needing to be installed. This will allow the program to be used without taking up space on the hard drive of a computer. This space can be used to install more games and other media. It also keeps the computer from slowing down and having a hard time running games.

Players are able to play multi-player games in the same room, each on their own game pads. This is much more efficient than the previous system, in which many games required some players to move using the arrow keys for a game, and for the second player to use the "A," "S," "D" and "W" keys. It is also possible to customize the different controls on the pad, including whether or not it will provide a "force feedback" rumble. Other options for making the game pad as player-specific as possible are available. Many different profiles, each with its own customized specifications, can be created. When a person uses the game pad, he or she will choose the appropriate profile.

All sound in these games is able to be controlled using designated keys on the pad, allowing the player to control the comfort of his or her environment without having to find the remote or perform any other actions. All of the controls can be assigned to the game-pad buttons. It is also possible to use a game pad with a web browser and many other applications that are available on Windows, making the overall experience for the user much more efficient and enjoyable.

Pros:

• Able to Emulate both a Mouse and Keyboard
• Multiple Profiles Available
• Sound Can be Controlled by Hotkeys
• Multiplayer Capabilities
• Runs Straight from a Zip File; No Installation Needed
• Able to Customize Force Feedback

Cons:

• Only Available on Windows; Not Available on Mac Operating Systems
• Doesn't Actually Work with Every Type of Controller