The UI has been updated to the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) , making it look cleaner and more modern than the old "Windows Forms" style.

Click “Save” (Ctrl+S). The alpha will generate the required xinput1_3.dll , xinput9_1_0.dll , or x360ce.dll – these files trick the game into thinking an Xbox 360 controller is connected.

Unlike version 3.x, the application must remain open (minimized) while you play. Closing it will disconnect the virtual controller.

Unlike the "classic" versions, x360ce 4.x is a standalone application that uses the (Virtual Gamepad Emulation Bus) driver. This version is designed to solve compatibility issues for games that do not support the older .dll injection method or for users who want a single configuration for all their games. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

The 4.1.0.0 Alpha interface can be intimidating, but the logic is simple.

If it’s blinking, click to set up the ViGEm Bus virtual gamepad emulation driver.