# XIM Matrix alternative without an adapter box | ConsoleMouse

ConsoleMouse turns mouse and keyboard into controller input, no adapter box needed. An honest XIM MATRIX comparison. Coming soon to Steam.

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# A XIM Matrix alternative without the adapter box

ConsoleMouse is an app that turns your mouse and keyboard into controller input for your own PS5 or Xbox. Your computer does the job of the box: Windows, macOS, Linux or Raspberry Pi.
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Coming soon to Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux · Launch price EUR 9.99 · TV Play and PC Play included.

Updated: 2026-10-21

## The short version

XIM MATRIX is a hardware adapter sold on XIM’s own store. ConsoleMouse is software that replaces the box with a computer you already own. That changes what runs while you play, so the table below is worth a look.

- Pick XIM MATRIX if you want mouse and keyboard on a console without a computer running during play, or if you play on several consoles.
- Pick ConsoleMouse if a computer already sits by your screen and you want a software route with no macros or scripts.
- Both routes work. It comes down to the gear you already have.
## XIM MATRIX and ConsoleMouse side by side

XIM facts come from the manufacturer’s own pages, read on 9 October 2026. The ConsoleMouse column describes the app as it is at release soon.

Scroll the table sideways as needed. With a keyboard, focus the table and use the arrow keys.
 XIM MATRIX versus ConsoleMouse
| Aspect | XIM MATRIX (manufacturer pages) | ConsoleMouse |
| What it is Manufacturer docs. We didn’t test it ourselves. Sources: [X1](#source-X1) | Hardware adapter. The box contains the device and a 1 m USB-C to USB-A cable. | An app for a computer you already own: Windows, macOS or Linux, from Steam. The Raspberry Pi version is sold only on consolemouse.com. |
| Computer running while you play Our product: Steam store page and our own docs Sources: [X2](#source-X2), [P1](#source-P1) | XIM’s PS5 guide lists the device, your input devices and the console. XIM’s store page says a phone or computer is also used for the configuration app and firmware updates. | Yes. The computer stays on while you play, in TV Play and in PC Play. The Raspberry Pi does the same job in TV Play. |
| Consoles Our product: Steam store page and our own docs Sources: [X1](#source-X1), [P1](#source-P1) | XIM lists Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4 and PC. | PS5 and Xbox. No PS4 or Xbox One. |
| Picture Our product: Steam store page and our own docs Sources: [X2](#source-X2), [P1](#source-P1) | Normal HDMI to your monitor or TV; the network is used only for input. | TV Play: the picture stays on your TV over normal HDMI. PC Play: the console picture in a window on your computer. In PC Play on Windows, the Sharpen picture setting offers FSR 1 or NVIDIA RTX Video. NVIDIA RTX Video needs an NVIDIA RTX graphics card. |
| Connection to a PS5 Our product: Steam store page and our own docs Sources: [X2](#source-X2), [P1](#source-P1) | Over your home network through the console’s Remote Play function using wired Ethernet and a registered PlayStation account. XIM’s guide also describes a USB route with a third-party device that skips the network. | After setup on PS5, click Play on your computer, then press F10 to turn control on. On Xbox, set it up in the app, then press F10. On Raspberry Pi, press Connect to PS5 and then Start control. |
| Scripts and macros Our product: Steam store page and our own docs Sources: [X1](#source-X1), [P1](#source-P1) | XIM’s page lists a “Smart Actions” macro engine. | Pure input translation, the same result every time. No scripts, macros, aim assist or anti-recoil. |
| Price and availability Our product: Steam store page and our own docs Sources: [X1](#source-X1), [S1](#source-S1) | USD 124.99 on XIM’s store when we looked, before shipping and taxes. | Launch price EUR 9.99 on Steam. Coming soon to Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux. The Raspberry Pi version is sold only on consolemouse.com, for €14.49, paid once (launch price €9.90 until 24 November 2026). Software instead of hardware: your computer does the job of the box. |
| GTA Our product: coming soon to Steam Sources: [P1](#source-P1) | The XIM pages we read say nothing about GTA. | GTA VI works from day one. ConsoleMouse ships with a GTA VI profile for PS5 and Xbox. A tuned profile is coming after launch. There is also a tuned GTA V profile for PS5. |
Plain and simple

## How ConsoleMouse works

Pure input translation. No scripts, no macros, no aim assist and no anti-recoil, because the game should stay fair.

- Your mouse and keyboard become controller input, the same way every time. Profiles change mappings and sensitivity, nothing else.
- Mouse movement becomes stick input, with a profile for each game.
- The game runs on your own console. ConsoleMouse is not cloud gaming and not a computer version of the game.
- TV Play keeps the picture on your TV. PC Play shows it in a window on your computer.
## What you need

A computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) or a Raspberry Pi, your own console with the game, a mouse and keyboard, and both devices on the same home network. An older computer is enough. PC Play may need more. On a Mac, use a USB or Bluetooth mouse. A cable is the steadier choice, and a controller is handy for console setup.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is ConsoleMouse really adapter-free?**

There is no extra box. A computer stays on while you play and does the work. If you would rather not have a computer in your setup, an adapter fits better. XIM’s own store page says its setup also uses a phone or computer for the configuration app and firmware updates.

**When can I get ConsoleMouse?**

ConsoleMouse is coming soon to Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux, at the launch price of EUR 9.99. Wishlist it now. The Raspberry Pi version is coming soon to Steam too, only on consolemouse.com.

**What about GTA VI?**

GTA VI works from day one. ConsoleMouse ships with a GTA VI profile for PS5 and Xbox. A tuned profile is coming after launch. There is also a tuned GTA V profile for PS5.

**Is ConsoleMouse made by XIM?**

No. ConsoleMouse is made by stifler.dev. It is a separate app, not a XIM MATRIX product.

## Sources and evidence

- X1 : [XIM MATRIX product page (store.xim.tech)](https://store.xim.tech/products/xim-matrix) Manufacturer docs. We didn’t test it ourselves. · Retrieved: 9 Oct 2026
- X2 : [XIM guide: Gaming on PlayStation 5](https://guide.xim.tech/Gaming-On-PlayStation-5/) Manufacturer docs. We didn’t test it ourselves. · Retrieved: 9 Oct 2026
- S1 : [ConsoleMouse on Steam (store page)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/5417970/?utm_source=consolemouse_site&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=launch2026&utm_content=en-article-xim-matrix-alternative-sources) Our product: Steam store page and our own docs · Retrieved: 18 Oct 2026
- P1 : ConsoleMouse product documentation Our product: Steam store page and our own docs · Retrieved: 18 Oct 2026
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