Definitive Guide on how to use xinput controller (AKA xbox 360 or xbox one) on this game. [Win10 and lower]

[Snake_4K]

Moderator please pin this.
"I know you Raziel, you are worthy"

Part one: XInput to DInput translation

First of all, head to this link:
https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus
And click on the first link

XInput Plus VerX.XX.X

I know the site is in Japanese, but don't worry, you just need it do get the program.

Then, exctract the zipfile to somewhere convenient and run the

XinputPlus.exe

as Admin.

You will be presented with this screen:
http://prntscr.com/fdsma2

Click on Select (red arrow) and find your kain2.exe file in:

X:\path\Steam\steamapps\common\Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver\

as seen on the image:
http://prntscr.com/fdsnis

On the KeyAssign tab mimic the image and check the DPAD: Only 4 Directions checkbox.
http://prntscr.com/fdt9ea

On the Sticks TAB, you can correct the deadzone issue most ppl complain, just mimic the image and later you can go back here and tweak it further if needed.
Don't bother fixing right stick as it is unusable.
http://prntscr.com/fdzfsv

Skip: Triggers, Buttons, Vibration TABS and head to DirecIinput TAB.

In DirectInput tab, set everything as in the image and click the Customize Button (red arrow).
http://prntscr.com/fdspsg


In the DirectIput Key Assign window we will translate the Xinput Calls to Dinput ones.
Just mimic whats in the pictures. I used an old Dinput controller to get reference to do this.
http://prntscr.com/fdssei
*for some reason unknown Back and Start gets reversed, not to worry.

Next head to Setting TAB and follow the images:
http://prntscr.com/fdsw3j
http://prntscr.com/fdsw9k
http://prntscr.com/fdswgz


Hit Apply at the bottom:
http://prntscr.com/fdsxch

You should see this message:
http://prntscr.com/fdsxow

Now, click in TOTAL TEST:
http://prntscr.com/fdsy7m

Make sure all keys are working and then you may quit the app.

Part Two: In-Game Setup

Start the game.

You will be presented with the next image:
http://prntscr.com/fdszl5

Fill up your desired configurations and click OK.

IMPORTANT: You should hear a BEEP, meaning that XinputPlus had Loaded.

At the main menu, choose OPTIONS, CONTROL KEYBOARD and set it to CONTROL GAMEPAD, then head to GAMEPAD CONFIGURATION, and map them as:
http://prntscr.com/fdt1lb
http://prntscr.com/fdt82p

This way it should be as if it was played on ths PS1 version, except for the glyph menu that will be at the start instead of select.

If you are still unable to play double check the tutorial.

You can comment here if you have any questions.
And sorry for any grammar mistakes.

[KIFFYsmiffy]

Hi, everything has worked fine for me but I cant switch it from "Control Keyboard" to "Control Gamepad" in the main menu. The control is working fine in the menu and even the pause menu once I've started a game but during actual gameplay it ceases to work.

Is anyone else having this problem? Or am I missing something? I'm using an XboxOne controller

[Definitive]

does someone have a link to download xinput plus nothing on the website

[Snake_4K]

Definitive の投稿を引用：

does someone have a link to download xinput plus nothing on the website

Seems to be working here, can you try with a VPN or other access point?
Or maybe asking your ISP if they are blocking it

[Baran B.]

i've done everything and i got no beep and i can't change the setting to controller what did i do wrong?

i didn't get the select driver screen

oh dang. this is for soul reaver 2 :(

[Snake_4K]

Alenthas の投稿を引用：

i've done everything and i got no beep and i can't change the setting to controller what did i do wrong?

i didn't get the select driver screen

oh dang. this is for soul reaver 2 :(

It's actually for the whole series.

[Symonch]

I don't really know what else should I try to play this game properly so i ask here.
I ha a DS3 and a DS4. What should I do to make them work properly (i.e. non running in circles constantly)? I have windows 10. Input mapper is no use apparently.

[yopintotupintas]

Thank you!

[rhys.owen1]

Hi and thanks for the post! The guide seems great but sadly I can’t get it working for me :-(

I’m on W10, gog version, using an elite Xbox controller (wireless). XinputPlus works fine, total test works a charm! Everything changed in game as you asked and not a thing reacts using the joypad :-(

I’ve also tried reWASD which seems to be a great mapper but that won’t work either, I’m losing hair here on why I can’t get it working as I’ve done this many times before with success! Any tips?

TIA

[Snake_4K]

Symonch の投稿を引用：

I don't really know what else should I try to play this game properly so i ask here.
I ha a DS3 and a DS4. What should I do to make them work properly (i.e. non running in circles constantly)? I have windows 10. Input mapper is no use apparently.

PlayStation 3 uses directinput as far as I know, it should work out of the box

[Snake_4K]

rhys.owen1 の投稿を引用：

Hi and thanks for the post! The guide seems great but sadly I can’t get it working for me :-(

I’m on W10, gog version, using an elite Xbox controller (wireless). XinputPlus works fine, total test works a charm! Everything changed in game as you asked and not a thing reacts using the joypad :-(

I’ve also tried reWASD which seems to be a great mapper but that won’t work either, I’m losing hair here on why I can’t get it working as I’ve done this many times before with success! Any tips?

TIA

Check if there's nothing conflicting with the xinputplus.
Like steam controller mapper and such

[FoxGod]

should the pan left and right be set to the same buttons that are already being used; number key 7 and 8?

[Defior]

Lion_4K の投稿を引用：

Don't forget to comment here if you need help.

it works for me in the main menu or pause menu but in game dsnt work :(

[PLemchop]

Thanks alot..worked a treat :) shame cant turn triggers into buttons

[Snake_4K]

PLemchop の投稿を引用：

Thanks alot..worked a treat :) shame cant turn triggers into buttons

Try checking again because the triggers are supposed to work too.

[Zan7128]

I just wanted to say THANKS A LOT! I am using a DS3 controller. I have been trying for days and days to map it to my controller. The controller gives me support out of the box but I didnt like that the pan left and right keys were mapped to start and select. Neither could I remap it to my L2/R2 triggers. I tried using joytokey, xpadder etc to map my keyboard to my gamepad but it just wouldnt work. It would fine working on the application itself but if I chose the keyboard ingame the controller wouldnt respond. Then I figured I would need to make the game tricked into thinking the triggers are Dinput analog buttons. Thats when I learned about the Xinput plus and later found your guide. Thanks a bunch. Your guide was awesome.
P.S Is there any way to remap the pan left and right buttons to the right analog stick? :p That would feel more comfortable but its fine if its not possible.