Xbox 360 Controller (XBCD Drivers Info/Help) (ControlMK Info)

[EYE4LYFE]

I'm using the Xbox 360 Wired Controller w/XBCD drivers. Many of you, like myself, have been using these drivers since the days of the original Xbox controller, and since day one for the 360 controller. However, there's still an abundance of users who don't know anything about them. Lots of users never get exposed to these highly customizable drivers.

I've created this thread here on Rage3D for users to learn more about XBCD drivers, trade profiles, and share their experiences. I'll start things off with some of my configurations/findings.

I have two completely different Z axes working. Using one for each trigger (RZ+ Rotation, Z- Axis) allows me to use them together without issue. Force feedback works nicely in all games that support it.

When using Microsoft's driver, the Z axis is on the same trigger (Z+, Z-) which limits you big time. You can't customize anything and just have to accept the setup as it is. For instance, in racing games, squeezing the R&L triggers (Gas & Brake) at the same time causes the axis to go back to zero, thus, bringing you to a standstill. This is a problem in the NFS series, the Trackmania series, and Juiced as you can't successfully stay on the throttle while braking.

In Trackmania, you are useless if you can't simultaneously control acceleration/braking while on track or mid air.

In Juiced, it's actually a requirement to be able to use both triggers separately in order to pull off certain maneuvers.

In the NFS series, there will be no power braking through corners and what not.

Don't expect to do donuts at all in either of the above games or any other racer.

Not to mention other games like FlatOut 2, Rayman, Psychonauts, Blazing Angels Squadrons Of WWII, MotoGP 3 - Ultimate Racing Technology, and a host of other titles which suffer from similar short-comings of the Xbox 360 Controller driver offered by Microsoft.

Game Controllers



XBCD Setup Panel



XBCD Setup Panel Profile Chooser



Windows Properties



You can also configure the controller to use the triggers as digital buttons which would give you 12 buttons to map in games.

12 Digital Buttons



First Person Shooters

If you want to use your gamepad for FPS games, there is an application titled ControlMK which works great. It's FREE!

The profile you chose through the XBCD Setup Panel determines how many active buttons you'll have available for mapping. 12 Digital Buttons works the best for me.

For instance, in all of my FPS games, the Left analog stick = keys W, S, A, D which allows me to move my character without physically needing to use the keyboard.

Other settings depend on the title.

As an example, SWAT 4:

POV/Hat Switch controls come in handy. Left = Q/Right = E (Peek left/right), Down = R (Reload), UP = H (Handcuffs).

Button 5 (LB) mapped to key G (Voice chat)
Button 7 (Back) mapped to key 1 (Primary weapon)
Button 8 (Start) mapped to key 2 (Secondary weapon)
Button 9 (left analog stick button) mapped to key Z (Zoom)
Button 10 (right analog stick button) mapped to key 3 (Flashbang)
Button 11 (Left Trigger) mapped to key C (Crouch)

Keep in mind that all of the above controls are accessible by the left hand.

The right hand still fully controls the mouse as usual. All of your aiming, firing, mouse looking, and whatever else you have you mouse buttons mapped to stays the same.



Get XBCD/XBCD+ info, drivers, guides, and profiles for the Xbox 360 Controller at the following links.

See here: XBCD Information

See here: XBCD+ Information

Must have profiles (right-click/save as):

XBCD360_Default Controller Config (This profile is needed to calibrate the controller once the XBCD drivers have been installed)
XBCD360_Default (Triggers as Digital Buttons)
XBCD360_Default (Separate Z Trigger Axis)

Some games are designed specifically around Microsoft's drivers and will show the controls by actual name (e.g. A, B, X, Y, LB, RB, Back, Start, LT, RT). Using XBCD drivers with titles such as these will work, but will not show the controls by actual name (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). You'll see buttons 1-12 if you're using the profile which sets your triggers as digital buttons.

I hope this thread helps other users to get more enjoyment out of their Xbox 360 Controller.

Installation Notes

Use the following link to download the XBCD installer package. It's in a .zip format. - XBCD Xbox360 Software 0.2.5

New Driver (May 21, 2007): XBCD+ Setup v0.4.0.0 (Stable)

Once you've downloaded, extracted, and installed the application, you'll be ready to install the driver/configure the software.

1. Open Device Manager
2. Right-Click on the "Xbox 360 Controller" and select "Update Driver..."
   • If you don't have any drivers installed, it will be labeled "Controller"
3. Choose "No, not this time" when asked to connect to Windows Update. Click Next.
4. Choose "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" Click Next.
5. Choose "Don't search, I will choose a driver to install." Click Next.
   • If you don't have any drivers installed:
     You should be at the "Hardware Type" screen. Scroll down and select "Sound, video, and game controllers" Click Next.
     You should now be on track with the step directly below.
   • If you have Microsoft's drivers installed already:
     You should be at the "Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware" screen.
     The "Show compatible hardware" box should be checked. From the "Model" list, you'll need to select "XBCD Xbox 360 Gamepad" Click Next.
   • You'll receive a warning about the software for the hardware you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing. Click "Continue Anyway"
6. You're now at the "Completing the Hardware Update Wizard" screen. You are informed that the wizard has finished installing software for: XBCD Xbox 360 Gamepad. Click "Finish"
   • You may be required to reboot your system before changes are complete.
7. Upon reboot, open Control Panel.
8. From there, open Game Controllers.
   • You'll see the XBCD Xbox Gamepad listed as one of your controllers. Highlight it and click Properties.
9. The XBCD Setup window will appear.
10. Click Open and browse to the profile titled "XBCD360_Default Controller Config."
11. Once found, highlight it and click Open.
12. You are now back to the XBCD Setup window. Click Apply.
    • You'll notice that the controller's Ring of Light will flash. This is to let you know that you've applied a different profile. The number 1 light will remain illuminated.
13. Click Exit.
14. The XBCD Xbox Gamepad properties window is now open.
    • You can see that the selected profile has the exact same setup as the default controller drivers. This allows you to calibrate the controller properly.
15. Choose the Settings tab and click the Calibrate button.
16. You will be walked through the Device Calibration Wizard.
17. Once finished, you can load any profile of your choice.

Enjoy!

[blakecraw]

Hey, nice looking guide, but I'm having a problem.

I went to the website in your post, but the download I need (the driver for xp) doesn't seem to work, so I was wondering if there was another place to download it from. The "help forums" part of that page also seems to be down, which is why I'm asking here.

[kyleb]

XBCD drivers rock, and ControlMK can be handy too but it isn't nearly as cool as Pinicle Game Profiler. The mouse to analog conversion in Pinicle is nearly flawless and it's got the abilty to make all sorts of complex commands along with a nice interface to do it with.

[Treeckcold57]

cool...I'll try get Xbox 360 wireless device that allow to connect PC. If cheap price.

[kyleb]

XBCD doesn't work with the wireless 360 controllers, just the wired ones. The wirelss gameing reciver is only $20 though and the default 360 drivers do work fine with Pinnicle though even with seprate trigger functions, and controlMK as well aside from the triggers being on one axis.

[EYE4LYFE]

Originally Posted by blakecraw

Hey, nice looking guide, but I'm having a problem.

I went to the website in your post, but the download I need (the driver for xp) doesn't seem to work, so I was wondering if there was another place to download it from. The "help forums" part of that page also seems to be down, which is why I'm asking here.

I've just finished adding a new section to the guide above. It's titled "Installation Notes" and is the last part of the post.

You can find an additional download link at the beginning of it.

100th post!

[Taman Linkin]

Originally Posted by kyleb

XBCD doesn't work with the wireless 360 controllers, just the wired ones. The wirelss gameing reciver is only $20 though and the default 360 drivers do work fine with Pinnicle though even with seprate trigger functions, and controlMK as well aside from the triggers being on one axis.

How about wireless controller + play and charge kit? Will it work?

[acroig]

Originally Posted by EYE4LYFE

100th post!

+rep for a very cool guide. Thanks!

[GabeTheBabe]

Great guide. Now I just want to see a online multiplayer fighting game that will make me go out and get the game and the xbox controler.

[kyleb]

Originally Posted by Taman Linkin

How about wireless controller + play and charge kit? Will it work?

No, the play and charge kit just handles the power and charging though the USB, it doesn't let you use the controller as a USB device.

[Taman Linkin]

Originally Posted by kyleb

No, the play and charge kit just handles the power and charging though the USB, it doesn't let you use the controller as a USB device.

/me sad panda.

[Soahc soahc]

If you have Microsoft's drivers installed already:
You should be at the "Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware" screen.
The "Show compatible hardware" box should be checked. From the "Model" list, you'll need to select "XBCD Xbox 360 Gamepad" Click Next.

This part doesn't work for me. the XBCD Xbox 360 Gamepad doesn't show up in the "Model" list. I tried restarting the computer and it didn't work.

[lumpyhed]

Originally Posted by kyleb

XBCD doesn't work with the wireless 360 controllers.

That is suckage

[Rambozo]

I used to use these drivers with my old Xbox pad. Now, with my 360 pad, I just use the default drivers with Xpadder. Xpadder is leaps and bounds better than Joytokey, and much easier to use.

[clerick]

Originally Posted by lumpyhed

That is suckage

Don't worry, theres drivers that do work with wireless which I'm using. http://x360wc.tripod.com/index.html
Edit: You need the wireless receiver though.

[luukas]

Originally Posted by clerick

Don't worry, theres drivers that do work with wireless which I'm using. http://x360wc.tripod.com/index.html

So, what do those drivers offer? The horrible readme translation gives me a headache.

In other news, I so regret getting this wireless 360 pad. I didn't realize how many games (okay, just encountered two so far - Jade Empire and Psychonauts) require 12 buttons. To add to the insult, the d-pad is so horrible that the pad is next to useless for playing platformers (for example).

And I also ended up purchasing a new charger w/ 4 AA's since I seem to have lost my old one. That's 70€ total.

edit:

Something just occurred to me - would the messenger add-on work on a PC? That'd be one way to solve the lack of buttons.

edit2:

According to Gamespot's review, it doesn't. Blah.

[clerick]

Like I said. The 360wc drivers give you all buttons and all controls. Just install them then go to controller options to cconfigure.

[shtewps]

I'm a little confused. I picked up a wireless 360 gamepad last night and am currently using Xpadder to manipulate it. So far its amazing (using it with windows) but haven't really tried it with any games.

Am I understanding this correctly that the wireless controller lacks some buttons?

What other disadvantages does the wireless controller have ?

Does xpadder size up to XBCD and pinnicle ?

[luukas]

Originally Posted by shtewps

Am I understanding this correctly that wireless controller lacks some buttons?

Only when compared to the original XBox controller/controller S:



In my case, the problem lies in the fact that both JE and Psychonauts were XBox games.

[shtewps]

Ohh.. I see what you're saying. Yeah thats unfortunate

Is there a way to have the triggers work simultaneously without the XBCD drivers? I haven't had a chance to fully utilize xpadder yet, so im not too sure if its full capabilities.

[kyleb]

Originally Posted by luukas

Only when compared to the original XBox controller/controller S:

Eh? Those don't have any more buttons than the 360 pads. The 360 pads just move the white and black buttons to above the triggers.

[luukas]

Originally Posted by kyleb

Eh? Those don't have any more buttons than the 360 pads. The 360 pads just move the white and black buttons to above the triggers.

But, where are buttons 11 & 12 then? I'm confused. Plus, I had completely forgotten that the XBox controllers did, in fact, not have should buttons.

I can only count ten on the 360 wireless - ABXY + start/back + shoulder buttons + depressable analog sticks. Do the analog triggers work as plain buttons in some games on the XBox/X360, perhaps?

[ukHazard]

Originally Posted by luukas

But, where are buttons 11 & 12 then?

Conversely, please enlighten us all as to where buttons 11 and 12 on the xbox controller are?

[kyleb]

Originally Posted by luukas

Do the analog triggers work as plain buttons in some games on the XBox/X360, perhaps?

Yes.

[luukas]

Originally Posted by kyleb

Yes.

Ok, thanks for verifying that. Now, it's pretty safe to declare Microsoft's own wireless driver a POS.

Also, I propably should feel like an idiot now.

[kyleb]

Yeah, and their wired driver is the same. Great for new games, but having no configuration options for older games is crap.

Anyone figure out how to get XBCD working in Vista64? I've seen various guides but none that acutally work.

[shtewps]

Originally Posted by luukas

the d-pad is so horrible that the pad is next to useless for playing platformers (for example).

whats so bad about the dpad

[luukas]

Originally Posted by shtewps

whats so bad about the dpad

It simply felt unresponsive. In JE, I had great trouble alternating between various styles. Those mapped to up & down ended up being picked at least half of the time, even though I had actually pressed left or right. It was... annoying.

There is a mod that might help, but I'm not yet ready to void the controllers warranty:

http://www.ufighterx.com/guides/vide...360dpadfix.htm

[kyleb]

No reason to take it appart, you can just run a knife or a small flathead screwdriver around the inner edge of the shell using the dpad as a guide.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ry1UDQYjkQ

works wonders.

[ready2rumbelX]

Originally Posted by kyleb

Anyone figure out how to get XBCD working in Vista64? I've seen various guides but none that acutally work.

The problem is that the 'xbcdsu' and 'xbcdif' files from the driver need to be copied from the 'system32' folder to the 'syswow64' as well as running this command: C:\windows\syswow64\rundll32.exe xbcdsu.dll,AppMain

But to make life easier get this version of XBCD: http://www.techiedownloads.com/downl...ller_0.2.6.exe

They work absolutely perfect with XP an Vista (whether x86 or x64). No need to mess around with stuff, just install and that's it.

(Credit to Squall-Leonhart and spidervenom)

r2rX