x360ce v4.18.63.0, an Xbox 360 Controller Emulator, enables various controllers to mimic Xbox 360 functionality on Windows PCs, enhancing gameplay compatibility, such as playing GTA with a Logitech wheel. The update includes features like dimmed rows for unplugged controllers, detailed explanations for controller tabs, and improved issue reporting. It also introduces several fixes for controller recognition, chart updates, and program stability, along with changes to button naming and help documentation. Overall, the update enhances user experience with better functionality and smoother operation. For more details, download x360ce v4.18.63.0.
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x360ce v4.18.63.0 has been released. The Xbox 360 Controller Emulator is a library that converts xinput calls to directinput calls, enabling your controller (GamePad, Joystick, Wheel, etc.) to operate as an Xbox 360 controller on a Windows PC. This allows you to play games like Grand Theft Auto (GTA) using a Logitech wheel.
x360ce Changelog:
v4.18.63.0 (2026-08-28)
Added: The rows of controllers that are turned off or unplugged are now dimmed.
Added: Controller tabs now provide explanations for their indicator lights.
Added: Issues tab now reports virtual controllers that Windows did not fully build.
Added: Indicates when a restart is required to finalize the removal of controllers in the Issues tab.
Added: Buttons that require Administrator privileges now display a shield icon before being pressed.
Fixed: The controller tab incorrectly showed a green light when no virtual controller was present.
Fixed: Chart updates ceased on the Triggers and Thumb pages when a formula was applied.
Fixed: Chart line previously drew dead zone settings instead of adhering to the formula.
Fixed: Controllers created by this program were erroneously listed as being left behind from previous runs.
Fixed: Attempts to remove leftover controllers failed because the program was still accessing them.
Fixed: Failures were reported for unplugged controllers when trying to remove leftovers.
Fixed: A failure to create one controller caused the inability to attempt creating three others.
Fixed: A controller connected while the program was running went unnoticed until restart.
Fixed: Recently connected controllers displayed blank or incorrect information in the lists.
Fixed: Crash report subject did not specify the associated program and version.
Fixed: Opening a window in the Visual Studio designer resulted in an error.
Changed: The auto button on the controller page is now labeled Auto Preset.
Changed: Bottom buttons on the controller page adjust their sizes according to their labels.
Changed: Help pages are now sourced from a single document, ensuring consistency between versions.
Fixed: Help page formatting incorrectly displayed indents after bullets or numbers instead of before.
Fixed: The add button on a controller page could inadvertently close the program.
Fixed: Cancelling the add device window still added devices from the previous selection.
Fixed: Copying a preset could crash the program while another application accessed the clipboard.
v4.18.40.0 (2026-08-27)
Fixed: The formula had no effect until the input field was exited.
Added: The fx button indicates success with green and failure with red.
Fixed: Selecting a mapping from the list could cause a crash.
Fixed: The program could crash upon closing after its window was closed.
Fixed: Crashed instead of informing that the virtual bus driver was missing.
Added: A mapping row can now contain a formula rather than just a single control.
Added: Each mapping row includes an fx button to convert it into a formula.
Added: Formulas can now retrieve the clock time in milliseconds since program startup.
Added: The Issues tab now lists virtual controllers left behind from earlier sessions and allows for their removal.
Fixed: The controller image remained grey or shifted without interaction.
Fixed: Virtual controllers left from earlier runs appeared as real devices and re-emerged after each restart.
Fixed: Removing leftover virtual controllers had no effect unless the program was run as Administrator.
Fixed: Installing the virtual bus driver resulted in duplications upon each installation attempt.
Fixed: The program used excessive CPU resources while idle.
Fixed: Devices tab buttons and the HID Guardian menu lacked icons.
Changed: Mapping rows are now accessible by name for screen readers.
Known: Formulas have a character limit of 16 characters, which corresponds to mapping storage.
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