Assassins Creed III

Assassins Creed III does a great job supporting the Logitech Rumblepad 2 or Dual Action Gamepad, and there is no real need to install any 3rd party drivers...

Now, after already completing this on the PS3, I'm giving it a go on a more geared up machine... Hope it will take me beyond in experience... This is one of the most amazing games in the series, and it's well worth a go.

Great work Ubisoft!

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

If you want Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier working with your Logitech Rumblepad 2 or Dual Action Gamepad like any xbox 360 gamepad, all you need to do is...

Download :

http://rapidshare.com/files/343322681/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

or

http://xinput.googlecode.com/files/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

Extract the files :

dinput8.dll
xbox360cemu.ini
xinput1_3.dll
xinput9_1_0.dll
XInputTest.exe

and copy them into folder :

\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier

if you have problems locating the folder, try to search for "Future Soldier.exe" and place the files in the same folder.

I've enjoyed previouse games in the series, and I hope this one lives up to it, and I'm sure it does. Tried the game out for a bit, and it looks like a rock solid title for the fans of these games...

Rayman Origins

To get your Logitech Rumblepad2 or Dual Action Gamepad working as they should with Rayman Origins, you'll have to :

Download :

x360ce.vibmod.3.1.4.1.rar

Put the files in the installed directory as follows...

\Program Files\Ubisoft\Rayman Origins\

x360ce.ini
xinput1_3.dll

If you have problems to locate the directory, simply try to find the file : Rayman Origins.exe, and put the files in the same directory.

Once you have done this, you will need to map the keys to your controller as you pleases in the game, go to options and do so. After this is done you should be able to enjoy this game with your gamepad.

Assassin's Creed: Revelations

To get your Logitech Rumblepad2 or Dual Action Gamepad working as they should with Assassin's Creed: Revelations, you'll have to :

Download :

http://rapidshare.com/files/422778312/x360ce.vibmod.3.1.4.1.rar

Or:

http://xinput.googlecode.com/files/x360ce.vibmod.3.1.4.1.rar

Put the files in the installed directory as follows...

\Program Files\Ubisoft\Assassin's Creed Revelations\

x360ce.ini
xinput1_3.dll

If you have problems to locate the directory, simply try to find the file : ACRSP.exe, and put the files in the same directory.

Now off to enjoy this amazing game... With my Logitech Gamepad...

If you still have problems, you might need to :

1. Find out the name of your gamepad in the control panel (Game Controllers), for me it was "Logitech RumblePad 2 USB".
2. Open Regedit, hit CTRL-F and type the name of your gamepad. It should find something like :

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM\VID_046D&PID_C218
OEMName REG_SZ Logitech RumblePad 2 USB

3. Select Modify and enter "XBOX 360 Controller for Windows" (without the ").

You may also check that the VID & PID is matching your gamepad in the x360ce.ini file.

The PID & VID should be found as above in the KEY.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM\VID_046D&PID_C218
OEMName REG_SZ Logitech RumblePad 2 USB

VID=0x046D #controller VID
PID=0xC216 #controller PID

Now it should work ok for you, as for vibration, it might work or not depending on your pad drivers.

The Adventures of Tintin: The Game

The Adventures of Tintin: The Game seems to detect and work just fine with the Logitech Rumblepad2 or Dual Action gamepad. But to be on the safe side...

Download :

http://rapidshare.com/files/343322681/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

or

http://xinput.googlecode.com/files/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

Extract the files :

dinput8.dll
xbox360cemu.ini
xinput1_3.dll
xinput9_1_0.dll

into the installed game directory :

\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\The Adventures of Tintin\

Now going to enjoy getting into this game.

Driver: San Francisco

All you have to in order to get Driver: San Francisco to work properly with your logitech rumblepad 2 / dual action game pad is to ...

Download :

http://rapidshare.com/files/343322681/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

or

http://xinput.googlecode.com/files/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

Extract the files :

dinput8.dll
xbox360cemu.ini
xinput1_3.dll
xinput9_1_0.dll

Copy them into the installation directory of the game... And all should be fine...

Call of Juarez: The Cartel

In order to get Call of Juarez: The Cartel working with your Logitech Rumblepad 2 or Dual Action Gamepad, do the following...

Download :

http://rapidshare.com/files/343322681/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

or

http://xinput.googlecode.com/files/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

Extract the files :

dinput8.dll
xbox360cemu.ini
xinput1_3.dll
xinput9_1_0.dll

Into the folder :

\Program Files\Ubisoft\Call of Juarez The Cartel

And make sure you set XBOX 360 in the Controller options in the game...

I had some problem to get this game running in windows 7 / 64bit, had to set it to run in compatibility mode (Windows XP SP 3), then it all seems to run fine... And for others it works just fine in normal Windows 7 64bit. Anyway a quick look at it, and it seems quite ok, will give this game ago again when I got some m my hands.... Now Enjoy!

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood fully supports the logitech rumblepad2 or dual action gamepads, it is the third in the series, and after completing the sec0nd the expectations are high on the game to deliver. However, if you are used to the xbox 360 controller layout, and rather see the usual buttons then...

Download :

http://rapidshare.com/files/422778312/x360ce.vibmod.3.1.4.1.rar

Put the files in the installed directory as follows...

\Program Files\Ubisoft\Assassin's Creed Brotherhood\

x360ce.ini
xinput1_3.dll

Now off to enjoy this awesome adventure.

R.U.S.E.

A real-time world war ii strategy game, hmm can this be played well with a joy pad, I supose so as this release is available for all three major game consols : PC, PS3 & XBOX 360. So we may expect it to work fine with the xbox 360 joypad emulation...

I've heard of reports that vibmod 3.1.4.0, may cause slowdown on some systems for certain games, so I personally use 3.0, you may download it here :

http://rapidshare.com/files/343322681/xbox360cemu.v.3.0.rar

Unpack and put the files in the folder you installed the game like :

\Program Files\Ubisoft\R.U.S.E.\

dinput8.dll
xbox360cemu.ini
xinput1_3.dll
xinput9_1_0.dll

Then you need to tick the "Joystick" option to enable the controller. Do so by going to :

My R.U.S.E. -> My OPTIONS -> scroll until you see the option Joystick, and tick it.

And it should all work fine, now, I'm currently still way into mafia ii, so I'll just give this a quick test, and save it for a rainy day, I'm not a real strategy game fan.

Prince of Persia: The forgotten Sands

Now when I get my hands on this game, I must say I liked the first Prince of Persia, even if it did lack of HD resolution at the time, so hopefully this is going to be competing for the top games released this year. In order to get Prince of Persia: The forgotten Sands works out of the box with Logitech Rumblepad 2 and Dual Action game pads...

In order to have the pads work like the xbox 360 pad, just copy the x360ce vibmod 3.1.4.0 files :

x360ce.ini
xinput1_3.dll

into dir :

\Program Files\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands\

And it should all work great, I'll now be enjoying this hopefully wondefull story.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

It'll be fun to see if this game can compete with the entertainment of Just Cause II from Square. This is rated "M" for a mature teen audience, Now let's find out how to get playing with a pad, this game will need the xbox 360 emulation patch in the following directory in order to work with logitech rumblepad 2 / dual action game pads.

Program Files\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction\src\system\

copy the files of x360ce vibmod 3.1.4.0 :

x360ce.ini
xinput1_3.dll
XInputTest.exe

Dont forget, you need to set "Use Controller" in the setup.

Finally with a great pc, with the powerfull gfx card, you can enjoy this beyond anything a xbox 360 can push out. I'll be playing this one in the late nights for the next week.

Edit: note one big pain with Ubisoft's DRM protection, is that you need a constant internet connection, and this caused a bit of a problem for me, when my internet was down, and you just want to play. I'm not a big fan of this "online" solution, as many of people I know, don't have a internet connection. Suddenly they need one just to play games? It makes no sense. I do hope they find a better solution, don't think everyone are constantly connected, and online when and where they play games. It's a bit sad, I hear from many people that stay away from buying any software / games, that require being online. One of their arguments is that what if I play these games a few years from now, when for example the game provider exists no longer? Are the servers still there?

Assassin's Creed II

To get your rumble pad 2 or dual action game pad working with assassins creed II, just copy the x360ce vibmod 3.1.4.0 files into dir :

\Program Files\Ubisoft\Assassin's Creed II
x360ce.ini
xinput1_3.dll

And off you go. I'm sure I'll enjoy this one as much as the first edition...

James Cameron's Avatar: The Game

James Cameron's Avatar: The Game

Finally I got my hands on this game, after seeing the movie twice... This is avtually quite a good game, but considering the money spent on the movie, we do expect that it should be much much better... Works fine on my windows 7, 32bit. I followed the instructions below to get the rumblepad2 wording, and the dual action also works fine with this setup. Considering a lack of games lately this is an ok game to relax with for the time beeing, and you can play it twice, once as a human, and once as a avatar, a bit into the game you'll get to choose what path you want to take, by either sticking with the avatars, or the humans. use the xbox 360 joypad emulator as follows...

Download :

http://rapidshare.com/files/318950698/x360ce_vibmod_3.1.4.0.rar

And copy the files :

x360ce.ini
xinput1_3.dll
XInputTest.exe

Into the directory

\Program Files\Ubisoft\James Cameron's AVATAR - THE GAME\bin\

(x360ce.ini in the pack is moded to work with a logitech rumblepad 2, check the Index=0 (controller index in system game controllers list)).

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Another release that I will play whenever I get it going. After two minutes of messing around, I gave up on this quite crappy game, It works with the emulation files copied into the game directory, but the game itself is just pure garbage. It's a bit sad on good animation titles, getting this kind of reputation. I like some of these games, like "mosters vs aliens", "bolt" & even "up" was quite nice.

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is the prequel to Call of Juarez and will take you through ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico.

THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez. But when the allure of women and money tests their bond as brothers, will the blood they share prove to be thicker?

You may download the needed files from (Unless you already have them) :

http://rapidshare.com/files/249164419/xinputemu3.0.zip

After Install make sure you copy the following files in to the following directory :

Program Files/Ubisoft/Techland/Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood/

xbox360cemu.ini
xinput1_3.dll
xinput9_1_0.dll
XInputTest.exe

I did not have time yet to evaluate the game, but it seems to be good enough to give it a go on saturday. I'm a big "wild west" fan and what can be better than a first person western shooter. I'm personally feed up with any WWII stuff. This will give me a needed break from Overloard II, :) I've been looking forward to this release since I heard about it. I'm actually not a great fan of first person games, I more like the third person perspective, It's just to bad the game don't have that option aswell.

Released : 30 June 2009

Wheelman

A not to great title, due to that it plays a bit jerky on my PC, it flows nicely but then once in a while the framerate plays a trick on you, just like damnation. And that just makes the game unplayable. It got native rumblepad support which is great.

Prince of Persia

I'm yet to test this game out, it's been stuck on my shelf for a while now.

Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed is a pure pleasure to play, it's one of these really rare gems that just have to be played over and over.

It's fully supporting the logitech rumblepad 2.

Don't miss this game.