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Me and my friends have some PC games that need Xbox controller for playing correctly. While using ordinary generic controllers or gamepads with playstation key layouts, some of these games can't be played with full functions in it. This is mainly because there are no key assignment options in some games. Even if some games have those option, the game can't be played comfortably as with xbox controllers. Many games like ashes cricket etc are seemed to be bound to Xbox game controllers only. Is there any way to play these games without xbox controllers? Can we make generic game-pads to work with these games by using any tweaks?
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The best way to play PC games that need an Xbox controller without an actual Xbox controller is to use a third-party controller emulator, such as Xpadder or Joy2Key. These programs allow you to map keyboard and mouse inputs to gamepad buttons, so you can use a generic gamepad to control the game as if it were an Xbox controller. You can also use a USB adapter to connect your Xbox controller to your PC, allowing you to use it with PC games.

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Hello!

I believe the easiest way is to buy an xbox controller or get a similar controller, not necessarily from Microsoft.

I never managed to play any games that requested such controller otherwise. In fact as you said some do work but with limited functionalities, which is no good when you want to get the whole gaming experience.

I highly advise you get a controller to play the games the way they are meant to be played. Xbox controllers or even similar controllers are not that expensive.
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Well I think no because I wasn't able to find any emulator which can I use in the place of Xbox which really make me feel sad because I want to play one
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One option is to use third-party software like JoyToKey or Xpadder to map the keys on your normal controller to the Xbox controller. Thus, you can use your normal controller as an Xbox controller and play games that require an Xbox controller.

Another option is to purchase an adapter that allows you to connect your Xbox controller to your PC. Thus, you can use your Xbox controller with your PC and play games that require an Xbox controller.

Finally, you can opt for a third-party controller designed to emulate an Xbox controller. These controllers are usually cheaper than buying an Xbox controller and can be used with any PC game that supports the Xbox controller.
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As every game has different key assignment needed for playing with a xbox controller. Some games like Ashes of the

Cities Under Fire, Forza Horizon 4 andHEROES: A-R-Z, Forza Horizon 3, and More Played With XBOXcontroller

There is no specific answer to this question, as every game has different key assignment needed for playing with a xbox controller. Some games like Ashes of the Cries, Forza Horizon 4 and More Played With Xbox Controller, HEROES: A R Z, Forza Horizon 3, and More Played With Xbox Controller
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To play PC games that require an Xbox controller without an Xbox controller, you can use third-party software that emulates an Xbox controller using your keyboard and mouse. Some popular software options for this include JoyToKey, Xpadder, and DS4Windows. These programs allow you to map keyboard and mouse inputs to the functions of an Xbox controller, allowing you to play games as if you were using an actual controller.
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Even if some games have those option, the game can't be played comfortably as with xbox controllers. Many games like ashes cricket etc are seemed to be bound to Xbox game controllers only. Is there any way to play these games without xbox controllers? Can we make generic game-pads to work with these games by using any tweaks?
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