: If the lights are red or buttons are wrong, go to the [Controller #] tab, select [Record] for each button, and press the corresponding button on your gamepad.
: Many older titles are hardcoded to look for xinput1_3.dll in their own directory, which is exactly how the old version operates. Step-by-Step Setup Guide x360ce old version
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | | Run x360ce.exe as administrator. Re‑install drivers (Use x360ce → Tools → Driver Install ). | | DLL errors (missing MSVCR120.dll) | Install Visual C++ Redistributable 2013 . | | Game crashes on launch | Copy the correct DLL ( xinput1_3.dll for v3; xinput9_1_0.dll for some v4). Delete other xinput DLLs from game folder. | | Analog sticks inverted | In v3, go to Advanced → swap Axis X and Axis Y for left stick. | : If the lights are red or buttons
The modern version creates a Virtual Xbox 360 Controller within Windows itself using the ViGEmBus driver . While this supports more modern games and requires no file copying, some users find it to be a "buggy mess" for specific setups or encounter issues with certain anti-cheat software. Key Features of X360CE Old Versions (3.x) Re‑install drivers (Use x360ce → Tools → Driver
: Some games look for variations like xinput1_1.dll or xinput1_4.dll . If the game doesn't recognize your controller, copy your xinput1_3.dll and rename the copies to these common names. Troubleshooting Common Issues X360CE • Xbox 360 Controller Emulator
: Since it lives in the game folder, you can have different button mappings for Grand Theft Auto IV and Dark Souls without changing global settings.