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Fixing Controller Support in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

By Jumbo Jenkins

Off the Record is some of the most fun I've had all year. But it's not a very well made PC port: it crashes, DLC doesn't work and controller support is non-existent. Easily the most trouble I've had getting a PC game to detect a controller. But there is a solution! The following steps were followed to allow full control with a Dualshock 4 controller, this should also work with Xbox controllers, but an extra step is needed for the Dualshock 4.

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Step 1: Downloading the Controller Interface Software

First, we need to download a relatively obscure piece of software to kick start things. Visit the Emutopia X360CE download page[www.emutopia.com]; an Xbox 360 controller emulator which allows non-traditional controllers like steering wheels and joysticks to function like a normal 360 pad.

Download the version titled "x360ce 2.0.2.163 [Windows] [32-Bit Intel]", other versions seem to not work as well for whatever reason and extract its contents to your Dead Rising 2: Off the Record directory (i.e. - in the same folder as the game's .exe file).

Step 2: Configuring X360CE and Fixing Xbox Controllers

This next part is VERY EASY TO FORGET and will result in this most likely not working. Before you open "x360ce" be sure that your controller is already connected to your PC and on. In the case that you're using the PS4 controller you will need to look at Step 3 first, where you can connect your controller to your PC with "DS4Windows".

Once your controller is connected, open "x360ce.exe", clicking yes or next to every prompt that comes up until you see the Xbox 360 controller graphic (the controller 1 tab).

At the bottom, click on the "Presets" drop-down menu and select "Controller (Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows)" and press the load button. Then click on the "Advanced" tab and set "Device Type" to "Gamepad".

At the top of the X360CE window click on the "Options" tab and check "xinput1_2.dll, xinput1_1.dll and xinput9_1_0.dll" and set "Hook Mode" to "Compatibility".

If you are using an XBOX CONTROLLER YOU SHOULD NOW BE FINISHED. You can now turn on your controller, test your buttons, and be ready to play. If you are using a Dualshock 4 there is one more step!

Step 3: Fixing the Dualshock 4 Controller

To make a Dualshock 4 detectable as an xinput device we will need to use the software DS4Windows[ds4windows.com], a great little tool you might be familiar with if you've ever used a Dualshock 4 with a non-steam game.

Install DS4Windows and set up your DS4 controller (configuration is very simple). Once your Dualshock 4 is detected and functioning through DS4Windows you should now get feedback when pressing buttons on the X360CE controller window (you may need to restart X360CE first). It might not register every button input (in my case the d-pad wasn't registered) so for any buttons that are not being activated click the drop-down menu next to them, press record and press the button on your Dualshock 4 you would like it to be assigned to.

Finally press save and you should be good to go!

Hope this was helpful, if you found it useful please rate it to let others know and have fun!

48 Comments

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Noxas 20 Apr @ 6:58pm

just wanted to add that this did work but only when I put the contents of the folder in DR2OTR, thx

Jumbo Jenkins [author] 11 Apr @ 2:40pm

I'm glad it (mostly) worked for you but unfortunately I haven't a clue on how to solve your Xbox Once controller issue. Although, if you ever find a solution I'll update the guide with your findings.

Ojama Lime 11 Apr @ 1:55pm

I know this is years old, but I gotta ask, since this guide has done Miracles for me already
The Xbox One Controller has an issue, using this setup guide, where, when aiming, the right trigger won't throw or shoot the weapon. Is there a setting that might make that work?

Reggie 23 Dec, 2024 @ 10:39am

You can also download this mod that fixes native controller support:
https://www.nexusmods.com/deadrising2offtherecord/mods/37

ScumLord 14 Nov, 2024 @ 5:10am

@GenoCL make sure you disable steam input

Gin ‘n’ Sonic 13 Nov, 2024 @ 10:03pm

This was very useful. The only thing I would add is to enable Pass Through, at least for Xbox controllers. This allows vibration to function.

Black 9 Nov, 2024 @ 2:29am

This is truely the only fix working for windows 11 and xbox one controllers. All the other guides had zero succes. Thanks!

Guru 2 Nov, 2024 @ 5:35pm

https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce or use the real source?

GenoCL 21 Sep, 2024 @ 1:50pm

Didn't work for me sadly.

SUPER Killer 64 10 Sep, 2024 @ 5:39am

If you use a Dualshock 4 I think X360CE is excessive. I've managed to play by just using DS4Windows. Open the profile settings and under Other, set the emulated controller to report as Xbox 360.

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