Setting up a controller profile from scratch can take time, especially when fine-tuning deadzones, key sensitivities, and multi-action triggers. To save you time, we have compiled the community's highest-rated Xpadder profile configurations for the most popular PC titles lacking native controller support.
1. Minecraft Java Edition Profile
Standard Minecraft Survival Layout
FPS / SandboxMimics the Bedrock Edition console controls for complete immersion on Java Edition.
- Left Stick: W, A, S, D (Movement)
- Left Stick Click (L3): Ctrl (Sprint)
- Right Stick: Mouse Cursor (Sensitivity 40, Deadzone 12%)
- Right Stick Click (R3): Shift (Sneak / Crouch)
- Right Trigger (RT): Left Click (Mine / Attack)
- Left Trigger (LT): Right Click (Place Block / Use Item)
- A / Cross: Spacebar (Jump)
- Y / Triangle: E (Inventory)
- LB / RB: Mouse Scroll Wheel Up / Down (Hotbar Cycle)
- D-Pad Up: F5 (Toggle Perspective)
- D-Pad Down: Q (Drop Item)
2. Classic RPG: The Elder Scrolls III (Morrowind)
Morrowind OpenMW Profile
Open-World RPGTransforms the classic keyboard-heavy menu navigation into a streamlined gamepad layout.
- Left Stick: Character Movement (W, A, S, D)
- Right Stick: Free Camera / Targeting
- Right Trigger: Ready Weapon / Attack
- Left Trigger: Ready Magic Spell
- A / Cross: Activate / Talk (Spacebar)
- B / Circle: Jump (E)
- Y / Triangle: Open Full Stats & Inventory (Right Click)
- Left Stick Click: Toggle Always Run (Caps Lock)
- D-Pad Left/Right: Quick Weapon & Magic Swap
3. Classic DOOM & Retro Shooters Profile
GZDoom / Retro FPS Profile
Boomer ShooterZero latency, twitch aiming configuration for classic 90s FPS engines.
- Left Stick: Strafe & Move
- Right Stick: Mouse Turn (High Sensitivity 55)
- Right Trigger: Fire Weapon (Ctrl or Left Click)
- Left Trigger: Open Doors / Use (Spacebar)
- LB / RB: Next / Previous Weapon
- A / Cross: Run (Shift)
- Select / Back: Automap (Tab)
4. Couch Media & Desktop PC Remote Profile
Couch Surfer & Home Theater PC (HTPC)
Desktop UtilityControl VLC, YouTube, Netflix, and web browsers comfortably from your sofa without touching a physical keyboard.
- Left Stick: Smooth Mouse Pointer (Speed 35)
- A / Cross: Left Mouse Click
- B / Circle: Right Mouse Click
- X / Square: Double Click
- Right Stick Up/Down: Mouse Scroll Wheel (Page Scroll)
- D-Pad Up/Down: System Volume Up / Down
- Start: Enter or Play/Pause
- Select: Alt + Tab (App Switcher)
How to Save and Auto-Load Game Profiles
Once you have configured any of the above layouts in Xpadder:
- Click the small page/document icon next to the controller image and choose Save As.
- Give your profile a clear name (e.g.,
Minecraft_Survival.xpadderprofile). - To automatically switch profiles when a specific game opens: Click the Xpadder settings icon → Auto Profile → Link the profile directly to the game's
.exefile.
Need help creating custom button mappings from scratch? Check out our Keyboard & Mouse Mapping Tutorial or see how to fix unrecognized controllers.
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