Pinnacle Game Profiler

by PowerUp Software

Simulates a keyboard and mouse with a video game controller, so PC games can be played with a gamepad or joystick.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: PowerUp Software

Release: Pinnacle Game Profiler 9.0.0.33

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Pinnacle Game Profiler (for Windows) is a program that simulates a keyboard and mouse with a video game controller. It lets you assign keys, mouse movements and macros to the buttons and sticks of a gamepad or joystick, so you can play with a controller even in games that do not support one. It is handy on desktop and laptop computers. Also, it works well with games that have complicated controls or a learning curve with the keyboard. You will be able to use your existing game controller to play the game.

Features:

  • Pinnacle Game Profiler was sold as shareware with a trial version, and it is no longer developed.
  • It runs on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10, in 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
  • Works with most game controllers (XBOX, Playstation, WiiMote, PC gamepads).
  • Complete keyboard and mouse are simulated, allowing you to even use Windows with the controller.
  • The PinnacleUpdate feature can check for new versions and game profiles; since development ended, no new profiles are released.
  • Once a game is started, Pinnacle Game Profiler auto-detects it and applies its game profile automatically.
  • You can customize by creating your own game commands, automated macros, and keyboard hotkeys.
  • The interface guides users with onscreen steps to create their own profiles and controller configurations.
  • It also allows users to create and design an ImageGuide to help you when you are assigning the game commands.
  • Joystick and mouse movement can be set up for the analog sticks.
  • A 'shift' key can be assigned in the controller, so we have the option to double the number of commands.
  • Two separate triggering events, i.e., pressed and released, provide complete control over the controller.
  • You can create two commands 'toggle' and 'cycling' which alternate each time they are used.
Using the software, games without native gamepad support can be played with a game controller.

These are just a few features of the software. It also includes a download menu with ready-made profiles for many popular games, and configurations can be imported, exported and printed as layouts.

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10
32-bit or 64-bit
A gamepad, joystick or other game controller

PROS
Supports a wide range of game controllers and devices.
Detects games and applies profiles automatically.
Macros, hotkeys and shift mode give flexible mappings.

CONS
Interface can be difficult for novice users to navigate.
No longer developed, so no profiles for newer games.
Shareware with no official download source any more.
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