The in-game controller settings menu is designed for 99% of users. The remaining 1%—modders and hardcore players—dive into buttonDataSetup.ini for several critical reasons:
(Note: The exact path varies slightly depending on the FIFA edition—e.g., FIFA 22, 23, or FC 24) fifa button data setup .ini
If changes don't save, right-click the file, go to Properties , and ensure Read-only is unchecked before editing. Check it again after saving if you want to prevent the game from resetting your custom mapping. 💡 Modern Alternatives The in-game controller settings menu is designed for
Navigate to your installation folder (e.g., Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > EA Games > EA Sports FC 26 ) 🛠️ Configuration Structure 1 AddButton PC_POV_0_DOWN
: Lists other names the same device might be identified as by Windows. AddMap [PhysicalInput] [GameAction] : Links a physical button or axis to a game function. Common Mapping Codes Game Action (AI) Game Action (Menu) Description VB_FE_SELECT Pass / Confirm VB_FE_CANCEL Shoot / Back Lob / Crossing Through Ball VB_AI_LS_UP VB_FE_LS_UP Left Analog Movement VB_AI_RS_UP VB_FE_RS_UP Right Analog (Skill Moves) Common Fixes using buttonDataSetup.ini
// D-Pad (Tactics) AddButton PC_POV_0_UP , Pro_Scheme , 1 , TEAM_MANAGEMENT_UP , 1 AddButton PC_POV_0_DOWN , Pro_Scheme , 1 , TEAM_MANAGEMENT_DOWN , 1 AddButton PC_POV_0_LEFT , Pro_Scheme , 1 , TEAM_MANAGEMENT_LEFT , 1 AddButton PC_POV_0_RIGHT , Pro_Scheme , 1 , TEAM_MANAGEMENT_RIGHT , 1