Newer versions of x360ce sometimes require updated Visual C++ Redistributables that older Windows installs (like Windows 7) might struggle with, or they introduce code bloat that isn't necessary for a simple game. The VS2010 build is lean, mean, and runs on almost anything.
Some games look for different filenames. You may need to rename or copy xinput1_3.dll xinput1_4.dll xinput1_1.dll xinput9_1_0.dll Troubleshooting Common Issues Controller Not Detected: Ensure you have the DirectX End-User Runtime (June 2010) x360ce-lib64-r848-VS2010-48