Navigate to the folder where the game’s main executable ( .exe file) is located. Copy x360ce.exe into that folder. This step is essential because X360ce operates on a per‑game basis; files placed in the wrong location will have no effect.

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In the Advanced tab, ensure the Device Type is set to Gamepad .

Modern Windows games use (Xbox API). Many older or generic controllers use DirectInput . X360ce hooks game processes via DLL redirection:

to ensure it has permission to create necessary configuration files. Xbox 360 Controller Emulator 2. Initial Configuration Fixing Controller Support in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

If you want to optimize your configuration for a specific game, let me know: What are you trying to play? What model of controller are you using? Is your Windows operating system 32-bit or 64-bit ?

X360ce 2.0.2.163 resolves this problem through localized dynamic-link library (DLL) injection, converting generic commands into readable Xbox 360 inputs. Core Technical Architecture

: Navigate to the game's folder, right-click on x360ce.exe , and select "Run as administrator." This is crucial for the program to create configuration files and place its DLLs correctly.

Go to the dropdown menu next to any button you want to map (e.g., ).

X360ce does not require a traditional installer. The entire application consists of a single executable file and a few DLLs. You can run it directly from any folder—or even from a USB flash drive—without leaving traces on the host system.

If your game natively reads your generic controller and the emulated Xbox controller simultaneously, every button press will register twice. Open X360ce, navigate to the or Options tab.

: Open the installation directory of the game you wish to configure. Look for the folder containing the main binary file (e.g., GameName.exe ).

: The primary benefit is the increased compatibility of your controller with various games, enhancing your gaming experience.

Copy x360ce.exe into that folder. Run it as administrator.

When a PC game loads, it searches its execution directory for specific XInput files before searching the native Windows System32 folder. Version 2.0.2.163 exploits this behavior. The app generates a customized xinput1_3.dll file along with an x360ce.ini configuration script. When the game boots, it loads the local, modified DLL instead of the official Windows library. It translates all DirectInput data from your hardware on the fly. Key Features of Version 2.0.2.163