Samurai Warriors 4-II

The PC port of is known for its finicky controller support because it relies on the older DirectInput standard rather than the modern XInput used by most modern controllers . This often leads to issues like triggers not working, the camera spinning uncontrollably, or the game not recognizing the controller at all.

Bonus: The "Wrong Button Prompts" Issue

If you are reading this, you are likely experiencing one of the most frustrating traditions in Koei Tecmo’s PC porting history. You’ve downloaded Samurai Warriors 4-II (SW4-II), you are ready to cleave through hundreds of enemies with Honda Tadakatsu, but your controller is either completely unresponsive, has inverted sticks, misidentified buttons, or suffers from the dreaded "Left Trigger = Menu" issue.

  1. Download x360ce_x64.exe and place in \steamapps\common\Samurai Warriors 4-II.
  2. Run as admin → Create xinput1_3.dll when prompted.
  3. Let auto-scan map buttons → Save.
  4. Rename generated xinput1_3.dll to xinput9_1_0.dll (the DLL the game calls).
  5. Launch game.

3. The Steam Input Method (Easiest & Most Reliable)

Use Big Picture Mode

: Launch Steam in Big Picture Mode, go to the game's page, and select Controller Settings .