The ViGEmBus driver is a virtual gamepad emulation framework primarily used on Windows systems. It creates a virtual gamepad device within the operating system, allowing software to interact with it as if it were a physical game controller. This driver serves a crucial role in enabling compatibility between various gaming peripherals and games or applications that might not natively support certain controllers.
Developed by Benjamin Höglinger-Stelzer (nefarius), ViGEmBus simplifies the process of integrating custom or non-standard controllers into games, enabling them to function seamlessly by translating input from the virtual controller to the game or application. It's particularly useful for emulator software, custom controller configurations, or adapting controllers that lack direct support for specific games.
As an open-source project, ViGEmBus fosters community-driven development, offering a flexible and adaptable solution for gamers and developers seeking enhanced controller compatibility on Windows platform.
The project has now been retired November 2023 as per github archive: https://github.com/nefarius/ViGEmBus
