Xbox 360 Controller Fix

[Bill Simmons]

UPDATED: 3/21/2020 with a working x360ce link
Took me a long time to figure this out, patience paid off in the long run.

First off I'm using a MadCatz wired Xbox 360 controller.

1. I found and downloaded old release of x360ce (Version 2.0.2.163) here (last one on the list) [www.emutopia.com]
   
   
2. I extracted the .exe to my Dead Rising Off the Record Folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Dead Rising 2 Off the Record)
   
   
3. Make sure your controller is not connected to your PC
   
   
4. Double click x360ce.exe in your Dead Rising Folder
   
   
5. x360ce will want to create some files say yes to the .ini and .dll
   
   
6. Click the Preset button at the bottom of the program, then click on the Xbox 360 Wireless receiver option from the menu. http://i.imgur.com/suOaU7a.png, then click Load
   
   
7. Head over to Options and check off xinput1_2.dll, xinput1_1.dll, and xinput9_1_0.dll. Also change the InputHook Hook Mode to Compatibility http://i.imgur.com/IVuZ6F3.png
   
   
8. Finally head over to the Advanced tab and click the drop down next to Device Type: select GamePad http://i.imgur.com/7MQabiM.png
   
   
9. Plug in your controller, make sure everything is working by returning to the controller general tab. Move the sticks around and hit the buttons x360ce should light up the areas that are being used. http://i.imgur.com/KXaXHy4.png in the image I'm pressing down Y and B.
   
   
10. Hit Save at the bottom right of the program, close the program and load up Dead Rising if everything worked correctly you'll hear a windows sound as the game is loading intro screens.
    
    
11. In my case the controller was enabled without even having to mess around with the options. As soon as the start screen showed up I could move around the menu with my controller.

Hope this worked for you.

One thing that might happen when connecting your controller for the first time is a pop-up message from x360ce asking if you want to check online for the preset for your controller. Hit cancel/no/ignore and load up the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows preset instead. If you messed up and hit yes, just overwrite the preset by loading the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver.

[RedCoin]

I just wanted to add that I tried following these steps, except I use a PS4 controller, so I let it check online for a preset, and I got it working. It shows the button prompts for a 360 controller, as expected, but I'm fine with that. The main thing is that I used the older version that you linked to, and did step 7. At first it wasn't working, but I missed the part about changing the InputHook to compatibility, and now it's working.

Thanks for posting that!

[Bill Simmons]

Originally posted by Kunera:

I just wanted to add that I tried following these steps, except I use a PS4 controller, so I let it check online for a preset, and I got it working. It shows the button prompts for a 360 controller, as expected, but I'm fine with that. The main thing is that I used the older version that you linked to, and did step 7. At first it wasn't working, but I missed the part about changing the InputHook to compatibility, and now it's working.

Thanks for posting that!

No worries, happy to help.

[Khumbo]

Using an Xbox One controller and it doesn't seem to work

[Khumbo]

Update, I found a solution for Xbone controllers, the guide posted here works if you're using the latest version of the x360ce program
https://steamcommunity.com/app/45770/discussions/0/611701360831384125/?ctp=2

[Vengeance]

Wow, this should be stickied or you know... fixed by capcom themselves, but awesome work dude!! I tried getting my PS3 controller (SCP driver, showing up as a wired x360 controller) to work with the original DR2, and it finally worked with your method! However, some controls dont seem to work. I can use the dodge roll with L3 just fine, but cant center the camera with R3. However, the R3 button works just fine in the x360ce option screen. Also, the vibration doenst seem to work either. Do you have any ideas on how i can fix this?

[Smirkel]

I REALLY Cant grasp why the left stick works just fine in the menus but in game I cant ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ move

like its one of the most frustrating things ever

I dont get it

Why

[pixeldrone]

This worked for me. I think this might fix the issue with 3rd party xbox controllers only. I also noticed that when I started the game up, there was the chime of something being plugged into the usb. Thank you.

[astr0naut]

Thank you so much! It worked perfect. Very clean and clear instructions along with screenshots. Very well done!

[Bill Simmons]

Originally posted by Dazed Astronaut:

Thank you so much! It worked perfect. Very clean and clear instructions along with screenshots. Very well done!

Thanks, happy to help.

[Bill Simmons]

Originally posted by plasmaproduct:

This worked for me. I think this might fix the issue with 3rd party xbox controllers only. I also noticed that when I started the game up, there was the chime of something being plugged into the usb. Thank you.

No worries.

[Father of Foolishness]

Originally posted by Bill Simmons:

Took me a long time to figure this out, patience paid off in the long run.

First off I'm using a MadCatz wired Xbox 360 controller.

1. I found and downloaded old release of x360ce (Version 2.0.2.163) here [www.emutopia.com]
   
   
2. I extracted the .exe to my Dead Rising Off the Record Folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Dead Rising 2 Off the Record)
   
   
3. Make sure your controller is not connected to your PC
   
   
4. Double click x360ce.exe in your Dead Rising Folder
   
   
5. x360ce will want to create some files say yes to the .ini and .dll
   
   
6. Click the Preset button at the bottom of the program, then click on the Xbox 360 Wireless receiver option from the menu. http://i.imgur.com/suOaU7a.png, then click Load
   
   
7. Head over to Options and check off xinput1_2.dll, xinput1_1.dll, and xinput9_1_0.dll. Also change the InputHook Hook Mode to Compatibility http://i.imgur.com/IVuZ6F3.png
   
   
8. Finally head over to the Advanced tab and click the drop down next to Device Type: select GamePad http://i.imgur.com/7MQabiM.png
   
   
9. Plug in your controller, make sure everything is working by returning to the controller general tab. Move the sticks around and hit the buttons x360ce should light up the areas that are being used. http://i.imgur.com/KXaXHy4.png in the image I'm pressing down Y and B.
   
   
10. Hit Save at the bottom right of the program, close the program and load up Dead Rising if everything worked correctly you'll hear a windows sound as the game is loading intro screens.
    
    
11. In my case the controller was enabled without even having to mess around with the options. As soon as the start screen showed up I could move around the menu with my controller.

Hope this worked for you.

One thing that might happen when connecting your controller for the first time is a pop-up message from x360ce asking if you want to check online for the preset for your controller. Hit cancel/no/ignore and load up the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows preset instead. If you messed up and hit yes, just overwrite the preset by loading the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver.

[Father of Foolishness]

Thanks a bunch, been trying 2 figure this fix out for a minute, works like a dream, keep up da good work!!!

[Bill Simmons]

Originally posted by Father of Foolishness:

Thanks a bunch, been trying 2 figure this fix out for a minute, works like a dream, keep up da good work!!!

Thanks dude, happy to help.

[Micha LNH HSV]

Thank you! Works fine...

[Xegethra]

Originally posted by they glow in the dark:

I REALLY Cant grasp why the left stick works just fine in the menus but in game I cant ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ move

like its one of the most frustrating things ever

I dont get it

Why

It is annoying, you have to hold down the right trigger as if you were controlling a vehicle. I have no idea if this is supposed to be this way or not but I doubt it as the left trigger didn't work and so couldn't use the camera.

*Edit*

Nope, this is not the way it is meant be, I redid the set up and now it all works as it should, the analogue sticks move now and not the trigger, and the camera works.