While originally designed for PlayStation controllers, tools like (using the ViGEmBus driver) act as a universal translator. They take the raw input from your device and "cloak" it as a virtual Xbox 360 controller. This is the most reliable way to ensure 100% compatibility with Game Pass, Steam, and Epic Games titles. X360CE (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator)
For most controllers—including Xbox, PlayStation, and many third-party brands—the "universal" driver is already built into the OS. universal joystick driver for windows 11 work
// UniversalJoystick.cpp // Purpose: A user-mode driver simulation that standardizes input for Windows 11. // Compliance: Uses standard Windows XInput API. While originally designed for PlayStation controllers