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==Setting Up==
 
==Setting Up==
 
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# Plug-in any controllers, and let Windows install any default drivers if needed.  
 
# Plug-in any controllers, and let Windows install any default drivers if needed.  
# Download the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator for [http://www.x360ce.com/Files/x360ce.zip 32-bit] or [http://www.x360ce.com/Files/x360ce_x64.zip 64-bit] games. See [[#Identifying 32 or 64 bit games|Identifying 32 or 64 bit games]].
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# Download the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator for [http://www.x360ce.com/Files/x360ce.zip 32-bit] or [http://www.x360ce.com/Files/x360ce_x64.zip 64-bit] games.  
 
# Extract the main executable inside a folder on any desired location.
 
# Extract the main executable inside a folder on any desired location.
 
# Run '''x360ce.exe''', select '''Yes''' when asked to create the {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} files.
 
# Run '''x360ce.exe''', select '''Yes''' when asked to create the {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} files.
 
# On the '''New Device Detected''' window, leave the default settings on, then select '''Next''' and '''Finish'''.
 
# On the '''New Device Detected''' window, leave the default settings on, then select '''Next''' and '''Finish'''.
 
# Close the program, when asked to save select '''Yes'''.
 
# Close the program, when asked to save select '''Yes'''.
# Copy {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} in the path where the game's main executable is located.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} If the files have been setup correctly, a sound effect should play once the game is launched.
 
{{ii}} If the files have been setup correctly, a sound effect should play once the game is launched.
 
{{ii}} Simply delete {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} from the game's folder in order to get rid of the files.
 
{{ii}} Simply delete {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} from the game's folder in order to get rid of the files.
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# See [[#Identifying 32 or 64 bit games|Identifying 32 or 64 bit games]].
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# Copy {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} in the path where the game's main executable is located.
 
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Key points

Enables use of DirectInput controllers in games that only support XInput ones.

General information

Development repository
Compatibility list

Setting Up

Instructions
Instructions

Identifying 32 or 64 bit games

Task Manager Xbox 360 Controller Emulator Win32 x64 Example.jpg
Instructions

Issues unresolved

Can't use controllers with Unity engine games

Unity is incompatible due to the Unity input manager using Raw Input instead of DirectInput.[1] See Controller for other alternatives.

Problem setting right stick on some controllers such as SteelSeries 3GC

X360CE shows controller is offset as follows: 32767;-32768

Issues fixed

Right Analog Stick Activates Left Trigger

Instructions

x360ce not detected

Some games use xinput1_4.dll (e.g. OlliOlli).
Note that this will not work for Unity engine games.
Instructions

Unset controller from first player

Instructions


References