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Unlike version 3.x, you must (do not close) x360ce while playing. Common Issues & Troubleshooting Potential Solution App closes immediately

This ensures the game exclusively sees the emulated Virtual Xbox 360 controller. x360ce+41000+alpha+exclusive

This is the technical backbone of the "exclusive" feature. It allows you to "hide" devices from other applications. How to Set Up Exclusive Mode in Version 4.10.0.0 Unlike version 3

Some users report crashes upon identifying certain joysticks in the 4.10.0.0 alpha. Try updating to a later 4.x version like 4.17.15.0 if stability is an issue. It allows you to "hide" devices from other applications

Without this "exclusive" access, many modern games (like The Long Dark or Assetto Corsa ) detect both your physical DirectInput device and the emulated XInput device simultaneously. This often causes: Every button press happens twice.

In the context of x360ce 4.10.0.0 alpha, "Exclusive" refers to the ability to from the operating system so that only the virtual Xbox 360 controller is visible to your games.

Find your physical controller in the list and check the box on the right.