| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Game crashes on launch | Delete all xinput*.dll files and re-run x360ce. | | Controller not detected | Run x360ce as . | | Buttons are swapped | Remap manually inside the app’s “Advanced” tab. | | “MSVCR120.dll missing” | Install Visual C++ Redistributable 2013 . |
: Many modern games—and older games that have received security updates—now block custom .dll files to prevent cheating. This makes version 3.x non-functional for those titles.
Drop a comment below (game name + controller model), and I’ll help troubleshoot. x360ce 3.2.8.77 download
: Copy the x360ce.exe into the same folder as the game's main .exe file (often found in bin , win32 , or win64 subfolders).
For non-Steam games, old physical gamepads, or when Steam Input fails, x360ce 3.2.8.77 remains the gold standard. | Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Game
If you are playing games like GTA IV , Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition , FIFA 14-16 , Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit , or any indie title from 2015, version 3.2.8.77 is your best bet.
Search for x360ce 3.2.8.77 or navigate directly to the official GitHub repository → Releases → Find tag 3.2.8.77 . The file name will typically look like: | | “MSVCR120
| Solution | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Native, no download, works with most Steam games | Only works in Steam, heavy overhead, not for non-Steam games | | DS4Windows | Perfect for PlayStation controllers | Overkill for generic pads, Bluetooth latency issues | | JoyToKey | Maps controller to keyboard/mouse | No analog triggers, feels unnatural | | x360ce 3.2.8.77 | Universal, lightweight, offline, free | Requires DLL injection, no modern anticheat support |
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Wrong DLL version | Delete all xinput1_3.dll files in the game folder and let x360ce recreate them. | | Controller works on desktop but not in game | Anti-cheat or UAC block | Run the game and x360ce as Administrator. Does not work with EasyAntiCheat (EAC) games. | | Buttons are swapped (A/B or X/Y) | Incorrect mapping | Re-run the "Auto" wizard or manually map in the "Main" tab by clicking each button. | | x360ce crashes on launch | Missing .NET Framework | Install .NET 3.5 via Windows Features (Control Panel → Programs → Turn Windows features on/off). | | Sticks move erratically | Interference from other controllers | Disconnect all other USB gamepads/joysticks. Go to "Advanced" → "Polling Rate" → Set to 250 Hz. |