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Xbox 360 Controller Emulator

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Spec score 7.0 #26 of 29 in Controller Mapping Software

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Purpose
It lets gamepads, joysticks, steering wheels, pedals, and other controllers function on a PC as an Xbox 360 controller.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Support
The maker directs users with installation or configuration questions to the NGEmu X360CE forum, Google, or YouTube tutorials.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Device hiding
HIDGuardian can hide original controllers so games see only virtual controllers; the site recommends installing it only when an original controller interferes with the virtual one.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Input support
The setup instructions describe adding and mapping DirectInput devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Latest listed release
The homepage lists version 4.24.60, dated 2026-10-02.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Mappings
It allows users to remap controller buttons and axes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Project status
The FAQ describes X360CE as a free and open source project made in the developers’ free time after work.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Runtime requirement
Version 3.x lists Windows Vista or newer, .NET Framework, DirectX End-User Runtime (June 2010), and the Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable as requirements.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Security guidance
The maker advises downloading and running digitally signed files only and says not to disable antivirus or exclude the app from antivirus scans.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Usage limit
Version 4.x should remain running during gameplay; the maker says to minimize it to reduce CPU use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Version 3
The older version 3.x uses custom XInput DLL files, which some newer or updated games do not permit.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Version 4
Version 4.x creates a virtual controller using the ViGEmBus virtual gamepad emulation driver.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com
Windows support
The version 4 download is the same file for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com

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Xbox 360 Controller Emulator Free Windows PC software · project described as free and open source Read 9 Oct 2026 · x360ce.com

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