In the modern era of PC gaming, the "it just works" philosophy has largely been realized thanks to the native support for Xbox controllers. Whether you use an official Xbox Wireless Controller, a DualSense, or a modern third-party pad from 8BitDo or Logitech, the XInput standard ensures that games recognize the hardware instantly. However, for a specific generation of PC enthusiasts and retro gaming archivists, the landscape was not always so seamless. In the chaotic era of the transition from DirectInput to XInput, one tool reigned supreme in bridging the gap: the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator, or x360ce.