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Yes, you can split-screen any game.

Yes, you can split-screen any game.

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04-29-2016, 12:12 AM
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Hello, my brother and I are interested in playing games together. Most games allow cooperative play, but splitting screens isn’t always supported. Our single machine isn’t powerful enough for high-end titles. I thought we could "split-screen" using two devices, but that brings up some issues I’d like to discuss. In short:

1. How can I modify the Xbox 360 gamepad number?
2. What software should I use to send signals to both game windows? (e.g., Keyclone, AutoHotkey)
3. Can I run multiple STEAM clients or accounts at once? Is it possible to sandbox STEAM together?

Long answer:
Changing the Xbox 360 controller number from P1 to P2 is possible, but it involves some steps. I’m curious about a better way than using two controllers or relying on the game itself. There’s no straightforward method without constantly connecting or disconnecting. The "Xbox 360 Essentials" tool only shows status after pressing the home button and doesn’t help much.

For broadcasting input to two windows, I’m looking for software that can send keyboard and gamepad signals simultaneously. I remember a tutorial about playing Borderlands on PC using splitscreen, which required two games running together. Ideally, one would run the game on keyboard/mouse only and the other on the gamepad. But since the second input isn’t in focus, the system would default to using the gamepad in the active window.

Keyclone is designed for managing multiple accounts and can broadcast to several windows, though it requires a license. It’s priced at $20 for a lifetime but needs PayPal and careful setup. Autohotkey can handle both keyboard and gamepad, but it’s script-based and not user-friendly.

Sandboxing STEAM is an option if you have multiple accounts, but it limits running more than one client at a time. Some users use Sandboxie to isolate STEAM, though it’s shareware and has a 30-day free trial.

If you’re okay with learning a bit of scripting, Keyclone offers a simpler interface than manual keypressing. Otherwise, Autohotkey might be the easiest path if you’re willing to manage scripts.
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04-29-2016, 12:12 AM #1

Hello, my brother and I are interested in playing games together. Most games allow cooperative play, but splitting screens isn’t always supported. Our single machine isn’t powerful enough for high-end titles. I thought we could "split-screen" using two devices, but that brings up some issues I’d like to discuss. In short:

1. How can I modify the Xbox 360 gamepad number?
2. What software should I use to send signals to both game windows? (e.g., Keyclone, AutoHotkey)
3. Can I run multiple STEAM clients or accounts at once? Is it possible to sandbox STEAM together?

Long answer:
Changing the Xbox 360 controller number from P1 to P2 is possible, but it involves some steps. I’m curious about a better way than using two controllers or relying on the game itself. There’s no straightforward method without constantly connecting or disconnecting. The "Xbox 360 Essentials" tool only shows status after pressing the home button and doesn’t help much.

For broadcasting input to two windows, I’m looking for software that can send keyboard and gamepad signals simultaneously. I remember a tutorial about playing Borderlands on PC using splitscreen, which required two games running together. Ideally, one would run the game on keyboard/mouse only and the other on the gamepad. But since the second input isn’t in focus, the system would default to using the gamepad in the active window.

Keyclone is designed for managing multiple accounts and can broadcast to several windows, though it requires a license. It’s priced at $20 for a lifetime but needs PayPal and careful setup. Autohotkey can handle both keyboard and gamepad, but it’s script-based and not user-friendly.

Sandboxing STEAM is an option if you have multiple accounts, but it limits running more than one client at a time. Some users use Sandboxie to isolate STEAM, though it’s shareware and has a 30-day free trial.

If you’re okay with learning a bit of scripting, Keyclone offers a simpler interface than manual keypressing. Otherwise, Autohotkey might be the easiest path if you’re willing to manage scripts.

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