The latest version (xbox360ce v4.x) has modernized significantly. It now supports:
It became famous for its distinct green interface and the specific challenge of setting it up. New users often struggled with the "DLL Hell." Because games were built on different versions of Windows libraries, Xbox360ce had to disguise itself as different files. You might need to rename the file to xinput1_3.dll for an older game, or xinput9_1_0.dll for a newer one. For a time, troubleshooting your DLL files became a rite of passage for PC gamers. xbox360ce
But there was a catch. Microsoft effectively killed support for the older standard, DirectInput (which most non-Xbox controllers used), in modern games. If you had a high-end $200 flight stick or a beloved Logitech gamepad, new games like Batman: Arkham Asylum or Bioshock wouldn't recognize it. They were programmed to only talk to an Xbox 360 controller. The latest version (xbox360ce v4