By 2021, the dream of playing Sonic Free Riders with a controller was still a community aspiration, culminating in a fully realized patch by mid-2023. Using a JTAG or RGH Xbox 360 to apply the "No Kinect" mod transforms the game from an unplayable curio into a genuinely decent arcade racer.
which bypasses the mandatory motion controls and allows you to play using a standard controller. This is particularly useful for RGH/JTAG users who want to experience the game without setting up a Kinect sensor. How to Install the Patch on JTAG/RGH Obtain the Patch: sonic free riders jtag rgh 2021