X360ce Install Microsoft Visual C New [exclusive]

Blog Post: Fixing x360ce Errors – Installing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables

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If you are a PC gamer trying to get an old or non-standard gamepad (like a PlayStation controller, a generic USB joypad, or an old Logitech) to work with modern games, you have probably heard of x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator).

However, a very common frustration happens the moment you try to launch the x360ce.exe file: A pop-up error about a missing DLL or a side-by-side configuration error.

In 99% of cases, the culprit is a missing or corrupted Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.

Here is exactly why you need it and how to install it correctly. x360ce install microsoft visual c new

Report: The Unseen Link – Why “x360ce” Begs for Modern Microsoft Visual C++

Subject: Dependency Analysis of x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator)
Key Focus: The critical, non-negotiable role of updated Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables in successful x360ce installation and performance.

Why "New" Matters: The Shift to Universal CRT

Older guides on YouTube or forums often tell you to install Visual C++ 2008 or 2010. Do not follow that outdated advice for a new x360ce install.

The "new" architecture of x360ce leverages the Universal C Runtime (UCRT), which is part of Windows 10 and 11 but requires the VC++ 2015-2022 redistributable as a bridge. If you install legacy versions only, the new x360ce will fail to recognize your controller input.

Comparison Table:

| x360ce Version | Required VC++ | Common Error if Missing | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Old (v3.2.9) | VC++ 2010 x86 | MSVCR100.dll missing | | Legacy (v4.5) | VC++ 2013 x86 | MSVCP120.dll missing | | New (v4.17+) | VC++ 2015-2022 (x86 + x64) | VCRUNTIME140.dll missing |

Part 3: Run x360ce for the First Time

1. Right-click x360ce.exe → Run as Administrator (necessary for driver installation).

2. If prompted “x360ce.exe is not found in the same folder as the game,” you can ignore or click OK – you already placed it correctly.

3. Create x360ce.ini / xinput1_3.dll

   • A window will ask: “Do you want to create these files?” → Click Yes.

4. Search for game settings – x360ce may offer to download a preset for your game. Accept if available.

Step 2: Download the All-in-One package

Microsoft provides a support page that links to the latest supported VC++ downloads. You need both x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions, even if your Windows is 64-bit, because x360ce is often a 32-bit application.

Download these official links (from microsoft.com):

1. Visual Studio 2015-2022 (This covers v140, v141, v142)
2. Visual Studio 2013 (This covers v120 – crucial for older x360ce builds)

Part 6: Run Your Game

• Launch the game normally. x360ce must be in the same folder and will load automatically with the game.
• If the game doesn’t see the controller, try:
  • Run x360ce as Admin before starting the game.
  • Copy xinput1_3.dll, x360ce.ini, and x360ce.exe to the game’s root folder.
  • Some games need xinput1_4.dll – rename the generated xinput1_3.dll to xinput1_4.dll.