Article last updated: 2026-05-14. Version 2.0.2.163 remains functionally unchanged since its release, making this guide timeless for retro and offline PC gaming.
This is the most critical step. Copy the following files from the x360ce folder into your (where the .exe file lives): x360ce.app-2.0.2.163.zip download
Double-click x360ce.exe . If Windows SmartScreen appears, click → Run anyway . Article last updated: 2026-05-14
After downloading, right-click the .zip → Properties → If it says "This file came from another computer", check Unblock → Apply. x360ce.app-2.0.2.163.zip download
The file refers to a specific archived build of the emulator – version 2.0.2.163 – packaged as a ZIP file for easy distribution.