x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator) enables generic gamepads to function as official controllers by translating inputs via virtual drivers or DLL files, supporting both classic (v3.x) and modern (v4.x) versions. The 2021 update emphasizes using HID Guardian to hide real controllers and utilizing ViGEmBus for better compatibility. For a detailed setup guide, visit X360CE • Xbox 360 Controller Emulator 2 Oct 2011 —