Gaming Keyboard Splitter

Gaming Keyboard Splitter (KeyboardSplitterXbox) is a cutting-edge gaming input emulator that allows Windows PC users to designate keyboard commands to be changed into virtual Xbox 360 controllers, allowing PC gamers to convert their keyboards into up to four virtual controllers! 
This lightweight gaming tool brings unparalleled freedom and flexibility to the PC gaming area, allowing players to improve their cooperative gaming sessions with pals by always having access to extra controllers. 

The recognition and management of keyboards is a critical component of every Windows operating system. No matter how many keyboards are attached to a desktop or laptop PC, Windows will identify them all but combine their inputs as if they were all coming from the same keyboard. This implies that all PC games can only recognize one keyboard, even if numerous ones are physically attached and in use. 

Keyboard Splitter can correctly identify input from each keyboard recognized by the Windows operating system and designate distinct Xbox 360 gamepad emulation powered by the Xinput service, allowing PC gamers to establish completely functional coop gaming sessions with up to four different keyboards. 

Getting KeyboardSplitter software up and running is a bit more complicated than many PC users are accustomed to. The program is published online as a portable archive, which users must unpack anywhere on their local storage. Before using the app, users must manually install the following drivers from the Gaming Keyboard Splitter for PC GitHub page: Microsoft's Xbox Accessories Driver (64-bit), Vcredist 2013 x86, and DirectX 9.0c June (or newer). This will assist their PC in properly detecting and managing any additional keyboards (the app and its proprietary input driver can track keys from up to ten connected keyboards!). Furthermore, on previous versions of Windows (XP, Vista, or 7), users must manually locate and install Microsoft's Xbox 360 Controller Driver. 
Once the app is running, players may add up to four virtual Xbox 360 gamepads and set keyboard keys to each. The app includes a key input monitor, real-time USB keyboard recognition, mapping presets, a virtual gamepad tester, a keyboard input blocker, and many more customization options. In addition to games, this program can send keyboard controls to virtual xInput gamepads identified in non-gaming applications. 

Features & Highlights 

• Keyboard input monitor 
• Virtual Xbox 360 controller tester 
• Customizable mapping presets 
• Managing Xbox Custom Functions 
• Keyboard Detector 
• Key Detector 
• Real-time usb detection 
• Keyboard input blocker. 
• Remote blocking/unblocking of keyboard input 
• The program is completely free and is being developed as an open-source project, with new features added on a regular basis.

FAQ 

What is Keyboard Splitter and what does it do? 
The program is an advanced game input emulator that allows Windows PC users to choose keyboard controls that will be turned into virtual Xbox 360 controllers, allowing PC players to use their keyboards as up to four virtual controllers. 

How many keyboards does the Gaming Keyboard Splitter support? 
It can easily track keys from up to ten connected keyboards, however it only supports creating up to four virtual Xbox 360 controllers. 

What customization options are available with Gaming Keyboard Splitter? 
It has a number of customization options, including a key input monitor, mapping presets, a virtual gamepad tester, a keyboard input blocker, and more. 

Is Keyboard Splitter free to use? 
Yes, GKS is completely free and is created as an open-source project that is updated on a regular basis with new features. 

What are the minimum system requirements for Gaming Keyboard Splitter? 
To use this utility, your PC must be running a 64-bit version of Windows, and you must manually install numerous drivers indicated on the Gaming Keyboard Splitter GitHub page, including Microsoft's Xbox Accessories Driver (64-bit), Vcredist 2013 x86, and DirectX 9.0c June (or newer). 

Installation 
When you open the application, you will be required to install the bundled drivers. Please complete the installation and restart your computer. 

PROS

Converts keyboards into up to four virtual Xbox controllers. 
Features include cooperative gaming with buddies, customization options, and virtual xInput gamepads. 
100% free and open-source.

 Cons

More complicated installation technique than usual 
Requires manual installation of multiple drivers