and close the app. Your game will now treat your old-school controller as a modern XInput device.
Click the dropdown arrow next to any button label (e.g., ). Click Record .
: Users can then map the buttons on their controller to emulate the Xbox 360 controller layout.
: This version was noted for its ability to pass through vibration data to older DirectInput gamepads. X360ce 2.0.2.163
Even with careful setup, you may encounter problems. Below are the most frequent issues and their solutions.
Setting up this specific version is straightforward, but it requires a bit of manual placement. 1. Requirements Ensure you have the following installed on your Windows PC: .NET Framework 3.5 (or higher) DirectX End-User Runtime Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2013 2. Installation Steps
[InputHook] HookMode=1 [PAD1] Index=0 ControllerType=1 LeftAnalogX=1 LeftAnalogY=2 RightAnalogX=4 RightAnalogY=5 A=3 B=2 X=4 Y=5 Back=9 Start=10 LeftShoulder=7 RightShoulder=8 LeftTrigger=6 RightTrigger=7 and close the app
: Users can customize button mappings, axis configurations, and other settings to suit their gaming preferences. This level of customization allows for a personalized gaming experience.
Rename xinput1_3.dll to xinput1_4.dll , xinput1_2.dll , or xinput9_1_0.dll . Architecture mismatch between tool and game.
C:\GameFolder\ │ Game.exe │ x360ce.exe (config tool) │ x360ce.ini (mappings) │ xinput1_3.dll (32-bit proxy) │ xinput1_4.dll (optional) └───x360ce_log.txt (debug output) Click Record
: Users on SourceForge have noted that this version can sometimes cause "ghost controllers" (where one physical controller is seen as two in-game), often requiring specific mapping adjustments to fix double-input errors. Essential Setup Tips
Rename the generated file in your game folder to xinput1_4.dll , xinput1_2.dll , xinput1_1.dll , or xinput9_1_0.dll . Try running the game after each rename. 2. "Beep" Sound Plays but No Controls Work
Usability
In the golden age of PC gaming, particularly around the era of Xbox 360-ported titles, many developers assumed every player possessed an official Microsoft controller. This left users with generic USB gamepads, PlayStation controllers, or arcade sticks struggling with incorrect button mappings, dead zones, or lack of analog support.
often flat-out ignored generic gamepads. If your controller wasn't officially branded, it didn't exist. Version 2.0.2.163 was part of the "Golden Age" of this tool, refined enough to handle advanced device types