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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Enables use of DirectInput controllers in games that only support XInput controllers.
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{{ii}} Allows DirectInput controllers to be treated as XInput controllers. The [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Xbox_360_Controller Xbox 360 Controller] Emulator can also be used with a [[Controller:DualShock 3|PS3 Controller]].
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{{++}} Can be used to simulate multiple controllers, useful in games featuring native split-screen multiplayer support such as [[Rocket League]].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/ Official site]
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{{mm}} [https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce Development repository]
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{{mm}} [https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/wiki/GameCompatibilityList GameCompatibilityList].
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{{mm}} [https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce/blob/master/Wiki/CompatibilityList.md Compatibility list]
  
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==Installation==
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==Installation (game-specific)==
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{{ii}} If a game runs as 32-bit then download the 32-bit version of the emulator, otherwise download the 64-bit version. Most 32-bit games are often referred to as '''Win32''' or '''x86''', while 64-bit games will often be marked as '''x64'''.
  
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# Copy xinput1_3.dll, x360ce.exe and x360ce.ini to any folder of your choosing and open the x360ce application.
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{{Fixbox|description=Install X360CE for a specific game|fix=
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# Edit the Controller tabs key bindings to your liking. Check the Games Compatibility list and select the correct compatibility mode for your game. Once that's done you can close the application.
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# Plug-in the desired controller and let Windows install any default drivers if needed.
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# Copy xinput1_3.dll to the game application folder and run the game.
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# [https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce/releases Download] the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator as 32-bit or 64-bit depending on the game. Refer to the game-specific article or '''Windows Task Manager''' to identify process architecture.
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# Everything should be working, some games may show the controller as an Xbox 360 controller.
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# Extract '''x360ce.exe''' inside a new folder in any location.
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# Run '''x360ce.exe''', when asked to create the {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} file select '''Create'''.
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# On the '''New Device Detected''' window, leave the default settings on, then select '''Next''' and '''Finish'''.
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# Close the program, when asked to save select '''Yes'''.
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# Copy {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} to the path where the game's main executable is located.
  
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==Uninstallation==
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} If the files have been setup correctly, a sound effect should play once the game is launched.
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Simply delete xinput1_3.dll from the game folder.
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{{ii}} Simply delete {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} from the game's folder to uninstall X360CE for that specific game.
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}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Can't use controllers with Unity engine games===
 
===Can't use controllers with Unity engine games===
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{{ii}} [[Engine:Unity|Unity]] is incompatible due to the Unity input manager using Raw Input instead of DirectInput.<ref>[https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/issues/detail?id=481 Issue 481 - x360ce - Hooking does not work with Unity Engine - XBOX 360 Controller emulator - Google Project Hosting]</ref> See [[Controller]] for other alternatives.
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{{ii}} [[Engine:Unity|Unity]] is incompatible due to the Unity input manager using Raw Input instead of DirectInput.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205052156/https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/issues/detail?id=481|title=Issue 481 - X360CE - Hooking does not work with Unity Engine - XBOX 360 Controller emulator - Google Project Hosting (retrieved)|date=June 2023}}</ref> See [[Controller]] for other alternatives.
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===Problem setting right stick on some controllers such as SteelSeries 3GC===
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{{ii}} X360CE shows controller is offset as follows:  32767;-32768
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Right Analog Stick Activates Left Trigger===
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===Emulator not being detected===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{ii}} Some games use {{file|xinput1_4.dll}} (e.g. [[OlliOlli]]).
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{{Fixbox/fix|Replace Xinput1_3.dll with a different version|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDK5CYcLupE TheGameBreaker99 video]</ref>}}
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{{ii}} Note that this will not work for [[#Can't use controllers with Unity engine games|Unity engine games]].
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# Run '''X360ce''' and let the program create '''xinput1_3.dll''' and '''x360ce.ini''' files.
 
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# Configure the settings like you normally would.
 
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# Close '''X360ce'''.
 
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# Download a special [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/76-x360ce-right-analog-stick-fix/ xinput1_3.dll].
 
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# Extract it and copy it to a folder where you're installing X360ce, replacing the '''xinput1_3.dll''' from X360ce.
 
  
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'''Notes'''
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{{Fixbox|description=Rename xinput1_3.dll|fix=
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{{ii}} After replacing a file, X360ce will display a warning about configuration file not matching the X360ce version - ignore it.
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# Setup the [[Xbox 360 Controller Emulator#Setting Up|Xbox 360 Controller Emulator]] as usual, then close it.
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# Rename {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} to {{file|xinput1_4.dll}}.
 
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}}
  
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===x360ce not detected===
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===Right Analog Stick Activates Left Trigger===
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{{ii}} Some games use <code>xinput1_4.dll</code> (e.g. [[OlliOlli]]).
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace Xinput1_3.dll with a different version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDK5CYcLupE|title=TheGameBreaker99 video|date=June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} Note that this will not work for [[#Can't use controllers with Unity engine games|Unity engine games]].
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# Setup the [[Xbox 360 Controller Emulator#Setting Up|Xbox 360 Controller Emulator]] as usual, then close it.
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# Download a special [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/76-x360ce-right-analog-stick-fix/ xinput1_3.dll].
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# Extract it and copy it to a folder where you're installing X360CE, replacing the '''xinput1_3.dll''' from X360ce.
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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'''Notes'''
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{{Fixbox/fix|Rename xinput1_3.dll}}
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{{ii}} After replacing a file, X360CE will display a warning about configuration file not matching the X360CE version - ignore it.
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# Set up x360ce normally.
 
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# Rename <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to <code>xinput1_4.dll</code>.
 
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# The game should now detect the controller.
 
 
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===Unset controller from first player===
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==Other information==
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{{ii}}When you connect only a controller, this is automatically assigned to the first slot
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===Change controller slot===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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[[File:Xbox 360 Controller Emulator Priority Example.jpg|160px|right]]
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{{Fixbox/fix|Bind controller to 2nd player}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{++}} For 360 controllers owners, the entire thing can be automated with [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/358-x360ce-forced-2nd-player/ already configured package]
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# Select the desired controller, then find the '''Controller''' tab, located on the second row.
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# Download [https://code.google.com/p/x360ce/downloads/detail?name=x360ce%20vibmod%203.1.4.1.zip vibmod's x360ce 3.1.4.1].
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# Find the '''Map To''' drop down menu, and set the desired player slot.
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# Connect your controller and make sure to '''''properly''''' set it up in the application configurator
 
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# Open <code>x360ce.ini</code> and swap <code>[PAD1]</code> tag with <code>[PAD2]</code>
 
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# Save the changes
 
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# Copy <code>x360ce.ini</code> and <code>xinput1_3.dll</code> to {{p|game}}
 
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'''Notes:'''
 
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{{ii}}If x360ce is properly configured, a beep should be heard when launching the game
 
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
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[[Category:Hardware]]
 
 
[[Category:Controller]]
 
[[Category:Controller]]

Latest revision as of 00:47, 22 January 2024

Key points

Allows DirectInput controllers to be treated as XInput controllers. The Xbox 360 Controller Emulator can also be used with a PS3 Controller.
Can be used to simulate multiple controllers, useful in games featuring native split-screen multiplayer support such as Rocket League.

General information

Development repository
Compatibility list

Installation (game-specific)

If a game runs as 32-bit then download the 32-bit version of the emulator, otherwise download the 64-bit version. Most 32-bit games are often referred to as Win32 or x86, while 64-bit games will often be marked as x64.
Install X360CE for a specific game
  1. Plug-in the desired controller and let Windows install any default drivers if needed.
  2. Download the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator as 32-bit or 64-bit depending on the game. Refer to the game-specific article or Windows Task Manager to identify process architecture.
  3. Extract x360ce.exe inside a new folder in any location.
  4. Run x360ce.exe, when asked to create the xinput1_3.dll file select Create.
  5. On the New Device Detected window, leave the default settings on, then select Next and Finish.
  6. Close the program, when asked to save select Yes.
  7. Copy x360ce.ini and xinput1_3.dll to the path where the game's main executable is located.

Notes

If the files have been setup correctly, a sound effect should play once the game is launched.
Simply delete x360ce.ini and xinput1_3.dll from the game's folder to uninstall X360CE for that specific game.

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

Emulator not being detected

Some games use xinput1_4.dll (e.g. OlliOlli).
Note that this will not work for Unity engine games.
Rename xinput1_3.dll
  1. Setup the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator as usual, then close it.
  2. Rename xinput1_3.dll to xinput1_4.dll.

Right Analog Stick Activates Left Trigger

Replace Xinput1_3.dll with a different version[2]
  1. Setup the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator as usual, then close it.
  2. Download a special xinput1_3.dll.
  3. Extract it and copy it to a folder where you're installing X360CE, replacing the xinput1_3.dll from X360ce.

Notes

After replacing a file, X360CE will display a warning about configuration file not matching the X360CE version - ignore it.

Other information

Change controller slot

Xbox 360 Controller Emulator Priority Example.jpg
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Select the desired controller, then find the Controller tab, located on the second row.
  2. Find the Map To drop down menu, and set the desired player slot.


References