This lightweight shareware utility allowed me to map my joystick to keyboard shortcuts, turning my dusty Xbox controller into the perfect device to control my home theater PC (HTPC).

Microsoft pulls the covers off a brand-new trio of colorful Xbox controllers, which is scheduled to launch next week.

Keyboard remapping is now available for certain Xbox controller models compatible with PC and the latest consoles. Here is what you need to know.

It’s not been added to the basic Xbox controller. “Starting this week the Xbox Accessories app will support controller-to-keyboard input mapping on both PC and console,” writes Xbox.

Then there is the custom button mapping that lets you personalize the Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller.

Even the buttons are in a light pink with purple accents. The wireless controller works like its counterparts, offering 40 hours of battery life, custom button mapping and a share button.

Preorders are now live for the Xbox 8BitDo Ultimate Controller, but it will only work wirelessly on PC and mobile devices.