Mouse and keyboard users are left struggling to figure out the appropriate buttons on their own. Some of the worst ports to PC don’t even include on-screen prompts for keyboard and mouse controllers–they show you Xbox controller buttons on screen whether or not you plug in an Xbox controller. Plug in a controller, and you’ll usually see the on-screen button prompts change from mouse and keyboard to Xbox controller buttons. These games generally come with built-in support for the same controller they use on the Xbox. XInput for Game Controllers: What's the Difference? How the Xbox Controller Took Over on PC You can use a tool like x360ce to emulate XInput, translating DirectInput controller calls to XInput, but this will require configuration and may not work perfectly. If they do support DirectInput, you’ll have to configure the controls on your own, while the default controls will be designed by the developer with Xbox controllers in mind. Some games may not even include DirectInput support at all, so they may not work with other controllers. Many games are built with XInput support and an Xbox controller in mind.

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