This issue usually happens because the game’s legacy settings file cannot communicate with the modern Steam Input API or your current controller hardware.
The "procedure entry point Steam Controller could not be located" error typically indicates a missing or corrupted dynamic link library (.dll) file, often related to the packages. Primary Solution: Install Missing Libraries
The entry point error surfaces due to three common scenarios: pes 2016 steam controller could not be located link
The game is looking specifically for a (Valve’s now-discontinued touchpad controller) or a controller configured through Steam Input . When it fails to detect one, it throws this error and often refuses to recognize any other gamepad.
In the menu, click Manage settings .
: Launch settings.exe and navigate to the Controller tab.
Go to the tab, check Run this program as an administrator , and click Apply. This issue usually happens because the game’s legacy
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| Controller | Steam Input | x360ce needed | Works after fix | |------------------|-------------|---------------|------------------| | Xbox One/Wireless | Off | No | Yes | | PS4/PS5 (wired) | Off | No | Yes | | Logitech F310 | Off | No (switch to XInput) | Yes | | Generic USB pad | Off | Yes (x360ce) | Yes | When it fails to detect one, it throws
Look for recently blocked files named steam_api.dll or steam_api64.dll .