Using Xbox Controller for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (PC)

Yes, fully supported natively.

Plug & Play

• Xbox 360 / One / Series X|S Controller (Wired or Wireless Adapter): Recognized instantly via XInput. Button prompts show Xbox icons.
• Bluetooth (One S/Series / Elite 2 / Adaptive): Pair in Windows Settings → works identically.

Steam Input (Optional Enhancement)

1. Add ACB to Steam (if not Steam version: "Add Non-Steam Game").
2. Enable Steam Input for the title (Controller settings → override).
3. Benefits: Gyro aiming (if controller has it), chorded bindings (paddle/back button macros), custom deadzones, per-game profiles.

If Prompts Show Keyboard

• Launch via Uplay/Ubisoft Connect → ensure "Controller" selected in launcher settings.
• Delete input.map in Documents\Assassin's Creed Brotherhood → restart.
• Force XInput: Launch with x360ce (rarely needed).

Performance Note

ACB (2010) runs well on modern hardware. Apply 4GB Patch (ntcore) to ACBSP.exe + ACB.exe for >2 GB RAM. Cap at 60 FPS (RTSS) — physics glitches above.