The main advantage of using the Library (xinput1_3.dll) from the Library download, instead of the App download, is that included Library is normally more up to date, so compatibility with games and systems should be superior. VS2010 builds use Visual Studio 2010, rather than Visual Studio 2012, and may be better for 'Dark Souls'. Note: there may be VS2010 and VS2012 builds of Library downloads available.

I have written a tutorial for 64-bit x360ce Libraries at VERY FEW GAMES CAN USE THIS FILE, just rare games that include 64-bit binaries for Windows 64-bit. This is the current 64-bit x360ce Library download. The reason for this is that, even if you are on 64-bit Windows, almost all games run 32-bit binaries regardless. IT IS THE CORRECT FILE FOR ALMOST EVERYONE. This is the current 32-bit x360ce Library download. On the x360ce download page ( ) as well as the current App download (.x.xxx.zip) there are also library downloads: The App is not needed for x360ce emulation, but the Library and Configuration files are. The Configuration file contains settings for the Library. The App also creates (if not already present in the folder), and edits, an x360ce.ini (x360ce Configuration file). The App creates an xinput1_3.dll (x360ce Library), if it is not already present in the folder. In summary, the x360ce App download contains x360ce.exe (x360ce App). I suggest you read it before reading this. many gamepads, joysticks, steering wheels, etc.) to be used with XInput-only games and applications. X360ce (XBOX 360 Controller Emulator) is an emulator that allows DirectInput-only controllers (i.e. What is x360ce and how to use it contains additional information.

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