Open x360ce, go to the Settings tab, look for Game Settings , and check the box for Hide Input Channels or utilize a companion tool like HidHide to mask the original DirectInput device from the operating system. 3. Application Crashes on Startup If x360ce 2.0.2.163 crashes immediately upon execution:
Ensure you have installed the and the DirectX End-User Runtimes , as the 2.0.2.163 build relies heavily on these libraries. Step 2: Placement
Why stick with the 2.x branch? Here is a comparison table: x360ce 2.0 2.163
You will need the Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1 Redistributable package.
Most modern PC games utilize Microsoft's API to communicate with controllers. This API is designed natively for Xbox 360 and Xbox One/Series controllers. If you plug in a generic, older, or non-Microsoft gamepad, it likely uses DirectInput . Without an emulator, the game will either ignore your controller entirely or map the buttons completely wrong. Open x360ce, go to the Settings tab, look
: The main application used to configure button mapping, deadzones, and vibration. xinput1_3.dll
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11. Step 2: Placement Why stick with the 2
x360ce 2.0.2.163 a specific version of the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator
Ensure you have .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.0 (or newer) enabled on your Windows system.
This build requires specific system files to bridge the communication. Download and install both the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable and the DirectX End-User Runtimes. Double Input Issues