Search for academic papers using these queries:
Example real paper:
Banerjee, S., & Rosenblum, M. (2012). USB over IP: Enabling remote USB devices. (Similar concepts apply to joysticks + network drivers.) usb+network+joystick+driver+370aexe+12
Where to search:
The "USB Network Joystick Driver" (specifically version 3.70A) is a third-party driver package often used to enable generic USB controllers, arcade fight sticks, or custom DIY peripherals to function properly on Windows. Search for academic papers using these queries:
Most commonly, it is associated with Xbox 360 Controller Emulation. It allows older or generic hardware to "trick" Windows into thinking the connected device is an official Xbox 360 pad. This is crucial for games that strictly support XInput (the modern controller standard) but don't recognize your generic controller.
| Software | How it works | Network support | |----------|--------------|----------------| | VirtualHere | USB over IP – shares the actual USB device | TCP/IP, works across LAN/WAN | | USB Network Gate | Similar to VirtualHere | Windows/Mac/Linux | | vJoy + FreePIE + UDP sender/receiver | Reads local joystick, sends data via UDP | Customizable | | Joystick Gremlin (with remote plugin) | Input mapping & network forwarding | Experimental | | SPAD.neXt (for flight sim panels) | Network-aware joystick sharing | Built-in server/client | Example real paper:
None of these produce a file named 370aexe.
A USB network joystick driver allows a physical joystick connected via USB to one computer to be used over a local network or the Internet on another computer. This is useful for: