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GamingXDAabout 1 hour ago
Why new gamepads emulate Xbox 360 controllersModern gamepads like the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C appear as Xbox 360 controllers in PC games because Microsoft's XInput API standardizes input, ensuring compatibility. XInput replaced DirectInput, sacrificing flexibility for predictability. Steam Input translates other controllers into Xbox-style devices, while Microsoft's GameInput supersedes XInput while supporting legacy code.
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