Many gaming communities provide pre-configured text blocks for modern Xbox and PlayStation controllers. You can copy the layout string for an "Xbox 360 Controller" or "XInput Device" from community forums, paste it into your file, and save. Method 3: Utilizing XInput Emulators (Highly Recommended)
Open the file in Notepad and paste a unified structural template. This forces the game engine to translate common generic controller IDs into native layout fields:
Open buttonDataSetup.ini and swap the Axis values for Z and RZ . Settings reset every time game closes Windows is blocking the file write
Depending on your version of the game, the configuration files or utility can be found in two primary spots:
If FIFAPadConfig doesn’t work, you can edit devdata.dat with a hex editor or plain text (though it’s binary). Some community scripts convert it to readable .ini format. For most users, the GUI tool is sufficient.
Add the game to Steam via -> "Add a Non-Steam Game" . Open Big Picture Mode.
Look for a file named buttonDataSetup.ini . Open it using Notepad.
Since FIFAPadConfig no longer exists in modern titles, use these methods instead:
You can’t perform skill moves or flick the ball.
FIFAPadConfig is a configuration script, typically found in the game’s installation directory or the "FIFA" folder within your , that stores the button mapping and deadzone settings for your gamepad. It is the core file the game references to understand which physical button on your controller corresponds to an in-game action like "Shoot" or "Pass." Why You Might Need to Edit It
Technically, refers to the configuration file or the legacy setup utility used by the FIFA series to map controller inputs. In the "Golden Era" of FIFA (roughly FIFA 11 through FIFA 15), EA Sports included a standalone executable in the game folder specifically for setting up your buttons.
Open the folder named after your game (e.g., , FIFA 22 , or FC 24 ). Look for a file named fifapadconfig.tm .
Set this low (e.g., 0-5) for immediate player movement response.
If you are still experiencing issues, it may be necessary to update your controller drivers or reinstall the game's settings file. If you'd like, I can: