Version 3.2.8.77 is distinct because it is an . Rather than installing a universal virtual bus across your whole operating system, this older build is dropped directly next to a game's main executable file ( .exe ). It generates a custom wrapper file—such as xinput1_3.dll —which intercepts the game's hardware queries and forces it to treat generic gamepads as official Xbox 360 hardware.
Many games only accept input from “Player 1” regardless of how many controllers you have connected. To fix this, go to the tab for each physical controller and set the Map To value to 1, 2, 3, or 4 to assign it to the desired virtual Xbox pad. Then save.
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | Virtual Gamepad Emulation using the ViGEmBus driver | | User interface | Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) | | Configuration files | XML format | | Stability | Still in beta (as of last updates), some features not fully polished | | Typical use | Required for newer games or updated titles that block custom DLLs |
If your controller isn’t automatically recognized or you want to customize the settings:
: It maps signals from older devices to the XInput standard used by most and modern PC titles. Customization X360ce 3.2.8.77
Use the Presets button at the bottom and select a template like "Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver" if you're using a similar layout.
If your game is a , download the 64-bit (x64) version of X360ce.
The explanation, provided by a project developer, was that version 3.2.8.77 was actually the correct internal version, and it included several important fixes:
: Users can calibrate deadzones, remap buttons, and configure vibration motors for devices like the Logitech Dual Action or G13 Deployment & Setup To use version 3.2.8.77, the process generally involves: Version 3
If your game is or newer than ~2015, do not use 3.2.8.77 . Download the latest x360ce (4.x) from the official GitHub instead. If you still need the exact 3.2.8.77 files for a legacy 32-bit game, get the official zip from the x360ce/x360ce repository releases.
Obtain the x360ce.zip for version 3.2.8.77 (ensure you choose the 32-bit or 64-bit version based on your game's architecture, not your OS).
Disable third-party overlays like Discord, GeForce Experience, or Steam Overlay, which might conflict with the DLL injection. 3. Double Input / Double Pressing
Even though it is several years old, version 3.2.8.77 offers a robust feature set that covers most use cases: Many games only accept input from “Player 1”
Troubleshooting quick checklist
: Primarily tested and verified on Windows 10 (specifically versions like the Anniversary Update ) and older.
If a button is mapped incorrectly, click the dropdown menu next to that button's label (e.g., Button 1 , Axis 2 ) and click , then press the physical button on your pad. Click Save in the bottom right corner.