Inherited evidence: 7 October 2026; targeted NC documentation/source checks supplied from 8 October 2026. No whole-baseline refresh or device tests.
Console mouse and keyboard: compare complete setups
Start with native input if your game’s controls meet your needs. For controller play on another screen, check official streaming. If a PC cannot stay on during play, investigate a named hardware route. If a powered PC is acceptable, compare a complete software stack: translator, client and dependencies. There is no tested universal winner.
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How we compare—and our relationship
We publish GTAMouse and develop ConsoleMouse. This gives us a commercial interest. This article uses dated platform, manufacturer and project documentation, not our own hands-on comparison. ConsoleMouse is in development; neither PS5 nor Xbox compatibility is independently verified here.
The primary sources were checked on 7 October 2026. A documented method does not establish current stock, checkout terms or every-game compatibility. Missing current documentation means uncertainty, not a defective product.
XIM MATRIX PlayStation 5 guide — checked 7 October 2026
Sony Windows PS5 Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
Xbox own-console Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
Separate input, delivery and picture
Native input means that the game consumes the keyboard and mouse actions itself. A translator instead converts keys and movement into controller buttons and stick values; game turn-rate limits still apply. A virtual controller recognised by Windows proves only a local output device. A client must accept that output and deliver it to the console. Streaming moves the picture and audio, not automatically mouse aiming.
For direct HDMI play, ask whether the method can send input while you watch the console-connected TV or monitor. For PC viewing, ask which client receives and displays the stream. Do not infer an input-only desktop mode from a hidden window or a smartphone feature. Those are separate behaviors needing their own evidence.
PS5 keyboard and mouse setup EN — checked 7 October 2026
Sony Windows PS5 Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
reWASD PC remapper — checked 7 October 2026
First check the simpler platform paths
Sony explains direct PS5 USB/Bluetooth accessories, not a universal native-game list. Xbox specifies wired USB input in selected games/apps, enabled by the publisher. It also limits mouse use on the system interface. These facts answer different questions from whether your game implements aiming, movement or vehicle actions.
If you only want to view your console game elsewhere with a controller, check official Remote Play before buying mouse-translation software. Microsoft’s current page includes browser-supported devices and Windows 10/11; it is not a cloud-game entitlement or proof of ConsoleMouse compatibility. Sony’s physical-controller Windows instructions are not a virtual-controller compatibility report.
PS5 keyboard and mouse setup EN — checked 7 October 2026
PS5 keyboard and mouse setup DE — checked 7 October 2026
Sony Windows PS5 Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
Xbox own-console Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
Xbox mouse and keyboard support — checked 7 October 2026
Rockstar GTA VI — checked 7 October 2026
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| Option / exact variant | Input model | Picture transport | Devices that stay on during play | Hardware / configuration device | Console, game and setup prerequisites | Complete cost / price status | Who it suits | Limits / unresolved evidence | Documentation versus testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 direct native input, where the game provides it | Game-native actions; accessory recognition alone is insufficient. | Normal console HDMI to TV or monitor. | Own console; no Windows translator. | Compatible USB/Bluetooth peripherals; no translator. | Own PS5, legitimate game and documented native actions. Sony warns not every peripheral works. | Console, game, peripherals and display; no researched translator licence fee. | Try first when the game already implements adequate native controls. | No named-game support list or GTA V/VI input certification here. | Sony accessory documentation; no device/game test by us. |
| Xbox direct native wired USB input Platform documentation — not independently tested Sources: S05 | Selected games/apps; publisher enables support. | Normal console HDMI. | Own console; no Windows translator. | Wired USB keyboard/mouse; controller for mouse configuration. | Own Xbox and game/app providing the required native actions. | Console, game, wired peripherals, controller and display; no translator fee quoted. | Try first for documented native actions in your title. | Mouse cannot navigate Home/dashboard or settings. This does not establish GTA controls. | Official Xbox support guidance, checked 7 October 2026; not a game test. |
| Sony PS Remote Play on Windows Platform documentation — not independently tested Sources: S03 | Supported physical PlayStation controller over USB; mouse app-panel controls. | Own PS5 picture/audio streams to PC. | Windows receiving PC and own console. | Supported controller and USB cable; no mouse translator documented. | Remote-enabled PS5, same PlayStation account and Sony’s own PC/network requirements. | Owned setup, PC, controller, USB and network; applicable optional software/codec costs checked separately. | Controller user who wants the console picture on a PC. | No general mouse aiming or current third-party virtual-controller acceptance established. | Official Windows instructions; no executed setup here. |
| Xbox own-console Remote Play | Documented controller baseline; not evidence of native mouse aiming. | Installed own-console game to compatible browser-supported device. | Receiving device, including Windows 10/11 PC, and remote-enabled console. | Supported controller for selected device/path; network. | Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One, Microsoft account/Xbox profile, suitable device/network and installed game. | Owned setup, receiving device/controller/network; check game and online entitlements for selected use. | Xbox owner seeking remote controller play, not a cloud-only service. | Not Windows-app-only; not Cloud Gaming. Xbox One is not an announced GTA VI platform. | Official current browser/device requirements; no ConsoleMouse or title test. |
- Sources were retrieved on 7 October 2026. No independent device tests were performed; retrieval dates are not publication dates.
Name the hardware variant before comparing it
XIM’s current PS5 guide separates its wired LAN method from MATRIX plus P5General USB. The LAN route uses registration/Remote Play and a normal console-connected picture; the USB route adds a distinct activator and its firmware conditions. A configuration phone or PC is not automatically a Windows host required throughout gameplay.
For ReaSnow, distinguish S1 plus P5MATE, S1 plus D1 and the separate P5General vendor listing. Our source access does not justify one interchangeable “PS5 adapter” instruction. Legacy Beloader Pro remains its own evidence gap; the newer Besavior/P5General page cannot fill it. The inherited XIM/ReaSnow/Beloader rows concern those PS5 paths. Newly added Cronus/Titan rows name PS5 or Xbox Series separately; none certifies every device on Xbox.
XIM MATRIX PlayStation 5 guide — checked 7 October 2026
Besavior P5General USB activator — checked 7 October 2026
Beloader / Besavior homepage — checked 7 October 2026
ReaSnow manuals index — checked 7 October 2026
ReaSnow PS5 workaround PDF — checked 7 October 2026
ReaSnow D1 manual — checked 7 October 2026
XIM MATRIX aim settings — checked 7 October 2026
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| Option / exact variant | Input model | Picture transport | Devices that stay on during play | Hardware / configuration device | Console, game and setup prerequisites | Complete cost / price status | Who it suits | Limits / unresolved evidence | Documentation versus testing |
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| XIM MATRIX: PS5 wired LAN path | Hardware controller translation with per-game configuration. | Normal console HDMI; vendor describes network input-only traffic. | Powered MATRIX and console; Windows gameplay host not listed. | MATRIX, Ethernet and manager-compatible configuration device. | PS5 Remote Play enabled, account registration/pairing, wired local network and required game settings. | MATRIX, Ethernet, configuration device and owned setup, delivery/tax; current complete price not quoted. | HDMI player who does not want a Windows translator running during play. | Controller turn limits and exact game/config checks remain; vendor latency assertions are not our measurements. | Current XIM guide/aim documentation; no independent device comparison. |
| XIM MATRIX + Besavior P5General: PS5 USB | MATRIX translation plus a separate USB activator. | Normal console HDMI; documented USB alternative to LAN Remote Play. | Powered adapter stack and console; setup device distinct from gameplay host. | MATRIX + P5General, USB cables and configuration device. | Use current XIM port/output instructions and supporting P5General firmware/USB mode; reconcile vendor wording. | Both devices, cables, configuration device and owned setup, delivery/tax; total unknown. | Buyer preferring the named USB hardware route and accepting an additional device. | Exact firmware pairing untested; P5General is not legacy Beloader Pro; no universal-support guarantee. | Fresh XIM and P5General manufacturer documentation, not hands-on. |
| Legacy Beloader Pro—not P5General Limited source excerpt — current method not tested Sources: B01 | Current translation-versus-transport role unresolved. | Current exact method not verified. | Unknown; a configuration PC does not establish a powered gameplay PC. | Exact model and companion adapter requirements unresolved. | Obtain current official manual and firmware for the precise legacy product. | Complete stack and current price unknown; no base-price bargain comparison. | Existing owner investigating that exact product after resolving documentation. | Current official method and price could not be verified. An older tutorial or retailer listing does not establish today’s setup. | Evidence unavailable, not a product-failure verdict. |
| ReaSnow S1 + P5MATE: limited PS5 workaround evidence | S1 converter with a path-specific add-on. | Indexed vendor workaround describes USB prerequisites; full path unverified here. | S1/add-on and console; exact setup device requirements unresolved. | S1, P5MATE and required cables/firmware. | Limited indexed official evidence mentions boot/firmware conditions; confirm the full current manual. | S1, P5MATE, cables/setup device and owned equipment, delivery/tax; no current total. | S1 owner checking whether this exact add-on route fits. | Do not transfer a PS4-game/controller workaround to native PS5 titles or give firmware steps from a snippet. | Limited indexed official evidence, not complete setup or device verification. |
| ReaSnow S1 + D1: indexed USB add-on Limited source excerpt — current method not tested Sources: R04 | S1 conversion with D1 add-on; exact current behavior unresolved. | Vendor-PDF snippet describes USB, not a blanket Remote Play route. | Powered dedicated stack and console; configuration details unresolved. | S1 + D1, cables and exact supporting firmware. | Full current D1 manual and title/platform conditions need confirmation. | S1, D1, setup/cables and owned equipment, delivery/tax; total unknown. | Existing S1 owner investigating the named D1 path. | Only indexed vendor snippet; direct PDF body unavailable. No universal support or no-delay claim. | Limited primary evidence; no independent verification. |
| ReaSnow S1 + P5General: activator vendor’s listed route Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested Sources: B02 | S1 converter plus P5General USB activator. | Vendor describes USB activation; console HDMI. | Powered S1/activator and console; gameplay PC not established as prerequisite. | S1 + P5General, cables, setup device and supported firmware. | P5General lists S1; supporting adapter firmware and USB mode must be confirmed for exact revisions. | Both devices, cables/setup and owned equipment, delivery/tax; no verified total. | S1 owner checking the vendor-listed activator combination. | Not interchangeable with P5MATE or D1. Vendor listing alone is not a successful current pairing test. | Fresh activator-vendor documentation; exact combined behavior untested. |
| Cronus Zen + separately purchased Zen LINK — PS5 | Mouse/keyboard translated into controller state. Vendor 'native PS5' wording is not game-native mouse input. | Console HDMI viewing is the comparison use case; actual media traffic/input-only behavior unproven. | Vendor says Windows is required initially, not while gaming; console, Zen/LINK and network remain active. | Zen, LINK, controller, peripherals, USB cabling, configuration PC/browser and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. | As read 8 October: Windows 10/11, Zen Studio 1.6.1 Build 82, firmware 2.2.14, compatible Chromium browser; Remote Play enabled, named console, same-network setup and documented controller/Bluetooth settings. These are dated requirements, not permanent minima. | Count every listed device, configuration host, cable, controller, licence/dependency where applicable, plus owned console/game/display, shipping and tax. Current complete total unknown; no checkout verified. | HDMI player considering dedicated hardware without a tethered Windows gameplay host. | Headline says no PS Remote Play, but setup body requires it and describes sessions/disconnections: unresolved tension. MK+LINK port allocation not reconciled; video not watched; current title/firmware untested. Generic MK guide is not a complete LINK recipe. | Dated manufacturer documentation, not an independent device/game test. |
| Cronus Zen — Xbox Series X|S | Controller translation; not the PS5 Zen LINK route. | Normal console HDMI. | Dedicated hardware, console and required controller stay active; Windows PROG/Zen Studio setup is distinct from gameplay. | Zen, compatible mouse/keyboard, official Series controller, USB/cables; Xbox Wireless Adapter where applicable. | Vendor says Xbox-controller Bluetooth is unsupported. Crossover devices require a Series controller connected to A1 throughout; verify exact output protocol and firmware. | Count every listed device, configuration host, cable, controller, licence/dependency where applicable, plus owned console/game/display, shipping and tax. Current complete total unknown; no checkout verified. | Xbox owner checking a named hardware route and its current title conditions. | Combined MK port layout and current console/game behavior untested. Do not borrow Titan's controller-removal claim. | Dated manufacturer documentation, not an independent device/game test. |
| Titan Two direct MK — historical PS5 USB route | Input Translator configuration; directly connected mouse/keyboard. | Normal console HDMI. | Titan, console and authentication controller; setup computer is not automatically an active KMG host. | Mouse INPUT-A, authentication controller INPUT-B where needed, keyboard through PROG OTG; Titan, controller and cables. | Pair direct guide with the PS5 page's compatible authentication controller, wired communication and USB output protocol. Gtuner IV configuration/update supports Windows/macOS. | Count every listed device, configuration host, cable, controller, licence/dependency where applicable, plus owned console/game/display, shipping and tax. Current complete total unknown; no checkout verified. | Existing owner investigating this exact historical route, not an unrestricted current PS5 recommendation. | Direct guide: 12 September 2020. PS5 page: 30 January 2021, 'needs Review/Update', experimental support with automatic seven-minute reconnect. No current unrestricted native-PS5-title proof. | Dated manufacturer documentation, not an independent device/game test. |
| Titan Two direct MK — historical Xbox Series route | Direct peripheral translation plus Xbox-specific output/authentication. | Normal console HDMI. | Titan and console stay powered; configuration computer is not automatically a continuous host. | Direct peripherals/PROG OTG, official Xbox Series authentication controller, USB output/cabling. | Xbox page requires official Series controller for enumeration/authentication and configured output protocol; combine with direct MK guide, not PS5 instructions. | Count every listed device, configuration host, cable, controller, licence/dependency where applicable, plus owned console/game/display, shipping and tax. Current complete total unknown; no checkout verified. | Existing Xbox owner verifying precise firmware/controller conditions. | Xbox page: 2 April 2021, 'needs Review/Update'. Vendor says controller may be removed after authentication; not current proof or a Cronus rule. PS5 seven-minute reconnect caveat does not apply to this row. | Dated manufacturer documentation, not an independent device/game test. |
| Windows Gtuner IV KMG Capture + Titan Two | Windows captures mouse/keyboard input and passes it through Titan to the selected console output; not software-only. | Console-connected picture; capture is an input path, not a video-capture claim. | Windows PC/Gtuner IV stays powered during input capture, as do Titan and console. | Two micro-USB cables: PROG capture and OUTPUT target; separate directly connected authentication controller where required. | Captured PC device cannot be the console authentication controller. Pair this 25 September 2020 capture guide separately with PS5 NC-TT04 or Xbox NC-TT05 conditions. | Count every listed device, configuration host, cable, controller, licence/dependency where applicable, plus owned console/game/display, shipping and tax. Current complete total unknown; no checkout verified. | PC user with driver-dependent peripherals, no onboard memory or the documented power-related capture need. | Dedicated Titan hardware remains necessary. Historical capture instructions do not prove every console/title. PS5 reconnect and Xbox authentication caveats remain platform-specific. | Dated manufacturer documentation, not an independent device/game test. |
- D1, P5MATE and P5General are distinct named paths. Limited extraction is not a complete installation guide.
- Sources were retrieved on 7 October 2026. No independent device tests were performed; retrieval dates are not publication dates.
- New Cronus/Titan rows use documentation retrieved 8 October 2026; Titan instructions retain their 2020/2021 modification dates. Existing rows retain 7 October evidence. Configuration host is not the same as gameplay host.
Software: compare the translator and client together
reWASD documents mouse movement mapped to controller stick directions. Its historical 5.2.0 release and PS4 tutorial establish the component idea, not acceptance by Sony’s present PS5 client. PXPlay and chiaki-ng are alternative transports, not proof that every remapper output works. We separate the three combinations below because their input acceptance, licence and build dependencies differ.
Standalone streaming-client keyboard mappings do not automatically provide continuous mouse-to-camera-stick aiming. Conversely, integrated input and streaming is already described by OmniControl and REPL4Y; our planned app is not the only software approach. Their documented offerings deserve the same requirement and evidence checks as ours.
reWASD PC remapper — checked 7 October 2026
reWASD 5.2.0 release — checked 7 October 2026
reWASD PS4 Remote Play article — checked 7 October 2026
Sony Windows PS5 Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
PXPlay PC3.0.0 / Android8.1.1 release — checked 7 October 2026
chiaki-ng project — checked 7 October 2026
OmniControl integrated Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
TMACDEV REPL4Y — checked 7 October 2026
PXPlay desktop store — checked 7 October 2026
PXPlay shared help — checked 7 October 2026
chiaki-ng configuration docs — checked 7 October 2026
OmniControl main requirements — checked 7 October 2026
ViGEm maintainer end of life — checked 7 October 2026
REPL4Y Windows category — checked 7 October 2026
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| Option / exact variant | Input model | Picture transport | Devices that stay on during play | Hardware / configuration device | Console, game and setup prerequisites | Complete cost / price status | Who it suits | Limits / unresolved evidence | Documentation versus testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| reWASD + Sony PS Remote Play | Remapper documents mouse-to-stick virtual output; Sony acceptance is a separate gate. | Sony client receives the console stream. | Powered Windows PC and own PS5. | Current virtual output/provider; Sony’s supported physical-controller USB baseline still matters. | Current remapper tier, output identity, Sony client and console registration; test exact combination. | Owned equipment, remapper tier, dependencies and required controller/cable; combined total unverified. | PC user prepared to validate a configurable component stack. | Historical PS4 tutorial is not current PS5 proof; Windows virtual-device presence is insufficient. | Component documentation only; no certified current working combination. |
| reWASD + PXPlay desktop | reWASD translation plus PXPlay accepting a compatible current output, to be verified. | PXPlay own-PlayStation stream to Windows. | Powered Windows PC and own PS4/PS5. | Remapper/provider and PXPlay client; exact accepted input device requirements. | Current remapper tier, desktop licence/registration, console Remote Play and current client acceptance. | Owned equipment + remapper tier + PXPlay licence + dependencies. EUR 12.99 store display is not combined checkout cost. | PC owner willing to verify translator and alternative client together. | Keyboard-mapping fixes do not prove full mouse aiming; licence sharing and combined compatibility unresolved. | Documented components, not a hands-on combination test. |
| reWASD + chiaki-ng on Windows | Remapper virtual-controller output plus client input acceptance that must be verified separately. | chiaki-ng own-PlayStation streaming client. | Powered Windows PC and own PS4/PS5. | Current remapper/provider and project client; exact build input prerequisites unresolved. | Console registration, current client build and current remapper output/tier require joint verification. | Owned equipment + remapper tier + relevant dependencies/licence terms; no verified all-free complete stack. | Technical PC user investigating open-source transport with separate translation. | Proprietary reWASD mapper plus open-source chiaki-ng transport, not a fully OSS/free stack. Current output acceptance and complete camera mapping/HDMI-only operation remain untested. | Remapper and project-purpose documentation; combined setup untested. |
| PXPlay desktop without an asserted external remapper | Controller support and keyboard-mapping updates; no full mouse-to-stick proof here. | PS4/PS5 stream to Windows/Linux/macOS client. | Receiving desktop and own console. | Compatible input device, desktop client and appropriate licence. | Remote Play/registration; PC 3.0.0 release notes document remote PSN registration. | Owned setup + licence. EUR 12.99 personal-PC display observed 7 October; final USD billing/tax total unverified. | Console owner choosing a documented alternative desktop streaming client. | Platform-sharing wording conflicts. Smartphone Gamepad Mode is not Windows input-only mouse aiming. | Fresh store/release/shared-help evidence, not hands-on. |
| chiaki-ng client alone — PS4/PS5 | Inspected moving-main source maps keyboard to controller buttons/stick directions; mouse to touchpad gestures/clicks. Not continuous mouse-to-camera-stick proof. | Own-console Remote Play stream. Audio/video-disabled setting exists in source; released UI, media suppression and successful HDMI input-only play are unverified. | Powered supported desktop/device and own PS4/PS5. | Exact client build, accepted input device and registration; no integrated camera mapper established. | Saved latest-release response: v1.10.0, 3 April 2026; source observations come from moving main, not an asserted released binary. Release lists Vulkan 1.2+ GPU/iGPU and Linux package dependencies. | Count every listed device, configuration host, cable, controller, licence/dependency where applicable, plus owned console/game/display, shipping and tax. Current complete total unknown; no checkout verified. | Technical streaming user who accepts separate input-layer verification. | Not Xbox transport or a complete mouse-control bundle. SDL device/GUID recognition must be checked. Failed C02 URL remains access failure, not evidence of feature absence. | Project documentation and targeted source inspection, not an installed or end-to-end tested stack. |
| OmniControl integrated Windows Remote Play | Vendor describes keyboard/mouse-to-controller camera stick, Pro required. | Own PS4/PS5 stream to Windows; HDMI-only mode not established here. | Windows 10/11 64-bit PC and own console. | Main FAQ lists separately installed ViGEmBus for emulation; confirm relevance to exact path. | Pro tier, Remote Play enabled, account ID/console PIN, mapping and current dependency requirements. | Owned setup + Pro tier + verified dependencies; dollar currency unspecified, no numeric price comparison. | PC owner seeking an existing vendor-described integrated input/stream workflow. | Turn caps remain; no measured end-to-end delay. ViGEm retirement is a maintenance caveat, not proof all installs fail. | Manufacturer claims plus maintainer retirement notice; no independent test. |
| TMACDEV REPL4Y: selected platform/client variant | Vendor describes custom keyboard/mouse and controller mapping. | Vendor describes own PS4/PS5/Xbox LAN/internet streaming. | Appropriate client device; exact current Windows requirements unresolved. | Client/platform unlocks; precise variant dependencies not established. | Own console/account/network, correct client and platform entitlement; confirm current variant status. | Owned setup + current client/platform unlocks/dependencies; current price unavailable. | Console owner considering another documented integrated streaming/input option. | Current Windows requirements, price and Xbox variant status remain unverified. TV-only operation is not established. | Fresh vendor positioning; precise platform success and setup not tested. |
| ConsoleMouse—our planned Windows app | Planned controller translation and manual GTA contexts. | TV/monitor via normal console HDMI or console stream back to same input PC. | Powered Windows 11 x64 required in both modes; own console runs game. | PC and peripherals; no dedicated adapter/capture card specified. | Owned PS5 or separately gated Xbox Series X|S, legitimate game and same home LAN; independent release evidence needed. | Owned setup + future USD 39.99 one-time target; 60-minute active-use trial target, neither currently available. | GTA-focused single-player owner willing to keep a PC on and follow development, not buy now. | Unreleased; PS5/Xbox independently unverified; GTA V target, GTA VI released-build tests pending; no benchmark advantage. | Own owner plan only; not vendor-independent or tested functionality. |
- Rows are documented components or offerings, not verified working combinations. The configuration and gameplay hosts are different questions.
- Sources were retrieved on 7 October 2026. No independent device tests were performed; retrieval dates are not publication dates.
Linux: a candidate stack, not a ready-made setup
input-remapper supplies a possible Linux input layer; evdev/uinput creates local virtual events, while chiaki-ng supplies PS4/PS5 transport. The missing proof is the interface between them: appropriate stick axes/buttons, permissions, SDL identity and client recognition, then actual delivery of aiming, movement and other actions. No preset, install or game test is supplied. [NC-OS08, NC-OS11, NC-OS12, NC-OS13, NC-OS14, NC-OS05, NC-OS15]
The cached release response lists input-remapper 2.2.1 (12 June 2026); metadata shows a 28 September push and archived=false. chiaki-ng's saved response lists v1.10.0 (3 April 2026), with separate main activity on 8 October. Activity is not a support guarantee. GPL notices, chiaki-ng's AGPL text/OpenSSL source reference and dependency/distribution obligations need a full audit; 'open source' does not erase hardware, setup or maintenance cost. [NC-OS09, NC-OS10, NC-OS03, NC-OS07, NC-OS12, NC-OS06, NC-OS05]
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| Option / exact variant | Input model | Picture transport | Devices that stay on during play | Hardware / configuration device | Console, game and setup prerequisites | Complete cost / price status | Who it suits | Limits / unresolved evidence | Documentation versus testing |
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| Linux OSS assembly candidate — not a supplied recipe | Mouse/keys → input-remapper preset → evdev/uinput virtual gamepad → chiaki-ng SDL recognition → owned PS4/PS5. | PS4/PS5 Remote Play; no proven HDMI-only complete stack. | Powered Linux PC, mapper service and own console; not Windows. | Input/uinput permissions, mapper preset, virtual buttons/absolute axes/hat, SDL device GUID/mapping and client registration. | Usage documents EV_REL-to-absolute cutoff/release_timeout and target_uinput; source defines a gamepad. Kernel virtual events do not themselves send input to a console. | Count every listed device, configuration host, cable, controller, licence/dependency where applicable, plus owned console/game/display, shipping and tax. Current complete total unknown; no checkout verified. | Technical Linux user investigating component assembly and accepting integration work. | No device created, SDL identity accepted, dual-stick profile tested or game actions delivered here. X11/Wayland support is not Windows support; no fully OSS Windows chain or blanket free complete setup proved. | Project documentation and targeted source inspection, not an installed or end-to-end tested stack. |
- Inherited evidence: 7 October 2026; targeted NC documentation/source checks supplied from 8 October 2026. No whole-baseline refresh or device tests.
PXPlay: current registration, incomplete licence answer
The PC 3.0.0 release notes document remote PSN registration and keyboard-mapping fixes. That supersedes the older shared help’s universal local-only registration wording for this desktop version. It does not prove a full mouse-to-stick aiming mode. The shared help’s smartphone Gamepad Mode skips media processing while the console still sends media; that smartphone example is not a tested Windows HDMI-only mouse method.
The store displayed EUR 12.99 for a personal PC licence when checked on 7 October. It also mentions final USD billing/taxes, so this is not a completed checkout total or our currency conversion. Its platform-sharing descriptions conflict: confirm which desktop systems and activations your purchase covers before treating one licence as transferable. An additional remapper’s licence is not included merely because a client licence exists.
PXPlay desktop store — checked 7 October 2026
PXPlay PC3.0.0 / Android8.1.1 release — checked 7 October 2026
Dependencies and version changes are part of the setup
For a Windows combination, record the current translator tier, virtual output identity/provider, client build, console firmware and accepted input path. Keep a physical controller available when the documented setup or game action requires it. Do not treat a retired virtual driver as automatically suitable for a new install, or as proof that every existing install fails. ViGEm’s maintainer says the bus/client libraries are archived without updates; OmniControl’s main requirements list it for emulation, while its exact role in the selected Remote Play path still needs confirmation.
None of these rows establishes account safety or approval for online play. Read current platform and game conditions for your intended use. Single-player positioning and ordinary controller translation are not a platform endorsement. No macros, anti-recoil or automated gameplay are part of the ConsoleMouse plan described here.
OmniControl integrated Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
OmniControl main requirements — checked 7 October 2026
ViGEm maintainer end of life — checked 7 October 2026
What our planned app changes—and does not prove
ConsoleMouse is one planned Windows 11 x64 app behind both websites. Your own console runs your legitimate game. A powered Windows PC handles input in both modes on the same home LAN: PC → LAN → console. TV Play keeps normal console HDMI connected directly to a TV or monitor. PC Play returns console picture and audio to that same input PC; it is not a native Windows game or cloud console.
The design brings translation, manual GTA contexts and both picture choices into one product. This is a workflow plan, not a tested feature advantage. GTA V is the first validation target; GTA VI needs the legitimate released build. Each PS5/Xbox authentication, input, media, reconnect and game gate must pass separately. Optional Sony-app compatibility is another gate, not a synonym for the independent PC Play client.
USD 39.99 one-time and a 60-minute active-use trial are future targets, not available offers. Equipment is additional. One planned direct licence includes both modes and does not require a second purchase when changing websites. Steam is a separate planned channel; no automatic Steam key is promised. Planned release is within hours of the official GTA VI launch, subject to verified compatibility and release readiness. ConsoleMouse is not yet available to download, try or buy. Signups are currently closed.
The powered Windows 11 x64 input host can be a desktop PC or laptop in either mode; your owned console runs the game. TV/monitor HDMI remains unchanged; PC Play streams back to that same input host. PS5 and Xbox checks remain separate and unverified. [L01, L02]
Maintenance is a dependency question, not a winner
Keep four jobs separate: mouse/key mapping, virtual-controller identity/provider, optional device hiding and the transport client. ViGEm's maintainer reports retirement without updates; this does not mean every installed app fails. A chiaki-ng Windows build is not proof of a current fully open-source Windows mouse-to-stick chain. reWASD + chiaki-ng remains a proprietary mapper plus an open-source client. [N01, NC-OS16, W01, W02, NC-OS02]
The original Chiaki GitHub repository was archived on 19 March 2021 and points to sourcehut; that does not establish whole-project abandonment. AntiMicroX maps gamepad to keyboard/mouse, the reverse of this task, and its README seeks a maintainer. GIMX documents a USB adapter or PS3/PS4-only Bluetooth path, not a drop-in adapter-free modern PS5/Series solution. [NC-OS01, NC-OS17, NC-OS18]
Choose the simplest method that covers your actions
Choose native input first if the title’s documented actions are enough. Choose official streaming if moving the picture matters and you are happy with a controller. Investigate a named hardware method if a Windows gameplay host is impractical. Consider an existing integrated client when its documented tier, devices and platform fit. Assemble a remapper/client stack only when you can verify both halves and their complete costs. Following ConsoleMouse makes sense if our powered-PC, GTA-first workflow fits and you accept that it is not available or verified today.
Before a purchase, write down what you already own and every extra device, cable, licence tier, platform unlock and configuration device. Include delivery and regional taxes where applicable. Ask for a current official method and the exact game/platform/build evidence. A base-price difference, a vendor latency headline or one mouse camera movement cannot replace that inventory.
Before buying, name the console, title/build, input actions and exact route. Does a PC configure the device or stay active during play? Is the picture HDMI or a stream, and is media traffic verified? Which controller, licence, mapping/provider and update burden remain? Documentation is not a successful setup, a current checkout total, measured latency or a tested winner.
PS5 direct connection and native-input diagnosis
GTA-specific actions and choices
PS5 keyboard and mouse setup EN — checked 7 October 2026
Sony Windows PS5 Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
Xbox own-console Remote Play — checked 7 October 2026
XIM MATRIX PlayStation 5 guide — checked 7 October 2026
reWASD PC remapper — checked 7 October 2026
Check the current setup before buying
Before buying, consult the current official method for your exact hardware, firmware, licence tier and client build. Check the publisher’s dated statement for your game’s native input and announced platforms. A useful compatibility report identifies the console, game build, settings, translator, output provider, client, network, picture path, tested actions and failures. For performance claims, look for comparable physical conditions and a published measurement method.
ConsoleMouse is independent of Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft. Intentional single-player input is the focus, not gameplay automation. No account-safety, GTA Online approval or comparative-latency guarantee follows from a documented input method.
Rockstar GTA VI — checked 7 October 2026
XIM MATRIX PlayStation 5 guide — checked 7 October 2026
PXPlay PC3.0.0 / Android8.1.1 release — checked 7 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can hardware avoid a powered Windows gameplay PC?
The documented MATRIX PS5 paths use powered dedicated hardware rather than a Windows input host. A setup/configuration device is still part of the inventory. This is manufacturer documentation, not our test.
Does any streaming client automatically add mouse aiming?
No. Picture transport, button mappings and continuous mouse-to-stick translation are different capabilities. Verify the client and translator’s exact current combination.
Is PXPlay EUR 12.99 the price of a complete Windows stack?
No. It was a vendor licence display, not final checkout, hardware or remapper cost. Platform entitlement wording remains unresolved.
Can I buy or try ConsoleMouse now?
Not yet. USD 39.99 once and a 60-minute active-use trial are future targets. ConsoleMouse is not available to download, try or buy. Signups are currently closed.
Sources and evidence
- B01 — Beloader / Besavior homepage
Source not fully accessible — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- B02 — Besavior P5General USB activator
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- C01 — chiaki-ng project
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- C02 — chiaki-ng configuration docs
Source not fully accessible — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- G01 — Rockstar GTA VI
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- L01 — Current product fact contract
Our product plan — unreleased and untested · Retrieved:
- L02 — Architecture specification v1.2
Our product plan — unreleased and untested · Retrieved:
- N01 — ViGEm maintainer end of life
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- O01 — OmniControl integrated Remote Play
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- O02 — OmniControl main requirements
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- P01 — PXPlay desktop store
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- P02 — PXPlay PC3.0.0 / Android8.1.1 release
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- P03 — PXPlay shared help
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- R02 — ReaSnow manuals index
Limited source excerpt — current method not tested · Retrieved:
- R03 — ReaSnow PS5 workaround PDF
Limited source excerpt — current method not tested · Retrieved:
- R04 — ReaSnow D1 manual
Limited source excerpt — current method not tested · Retrieved:
- S01 — PS5 keyboard and mouse setup EN
Platform documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- S02 — PS5 keyboard and mouse setup DE
Platform documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- S03 — Sony Windows PS5 Remote Play
Platform documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- S04 — Xbox own-console Remote Play
Platform documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- S05 — Xbox mouse and keyboard support
Platform documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- T01 — TMACDEV REPL4Y
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- T02 — REPL4Y Windows category
Limited source excerpt — current method not tested · Retrieved:
- W01 — reWASD PC remapper
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- W02 — reWASD 5.2.0 release
Historical manufacturer documentation — current status unconfirmed · Retrieved:
- W03 — reWASD PS4 Remote Play article
Historical manufacturer documentation — current status unconfirmed · Retrieved:
- X01 — XIM MATRIX PlayStation 5 guide
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- X02 — XIM MATRIX aim settings
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-CZ01 — Cronus MK input and configuration
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-CZ02 — Cronus MK platform prerequisites
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-CZ03 — Cronus current PS5 support page
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-CZ04 — Cronus Zen LINK PS5 setup
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-CZ05 — Cronus Xbox Series X|S setup
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-CZ06 — Cronus requirements
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-CZ07 — Cronus native versus emulated input
Manufacturer documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-LIMIT01 — chiaki-ng inherited configuration URL failure
Source not fully accessible — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS01 — Original Chiaki GitHub
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS02 — chiaki-ng original project README
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS03 — chiaki-ng releases latest API
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS04 — chiaki-ng current stream input implementation
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS05 — chiaki-ng SDL controller implementation
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS06 — chiaki-ng licensing text
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS07 — chiaki-ng current main commit API
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS08 — input-remapper project
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS09 — input-remapper maintenance metadata
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS10 — input-remapper current release
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS11 — input-remapper axis and preset usage
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS12 — input-remapper virtual-gamepad source
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS13 — Linux uinput kernel documentation
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS14 — python-evdev injection tutorial
Partial primary documentation — not independently tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS15 — SDL controller mapping API
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS16 — ViGEm end-of-life maintainer statement
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS17 — AntiMicroX direction/status counterexample
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-OS18 — GIMX documented hardware requirement
Project documentation — input details not tested · Retrieved:
- NC-TT01 — Titan Two direct keyboard/mouse setup
Historical manufacturer documentation — current status unconfirmed · Retrieved:
- NC-TT02 — Titan Two Gtuner IV
Historical manufacturer documentation — current status unconfirmed · Retrieved:
- NC-TT03 — Titan Two KMG Capture Windows path
Historical manufacturer documentation — current status unconfirmed · Retrieved:
- NC-TT04 — Titan Two PS5 setup
Historical manufacturer documentation — current status unconfirmed · Retrieved:
- NC-TT05 — Titan Two Xbox Series setup
Historical manufacturer documentation — current status unconfirmed · Retrieved: