This was often accompanied by an installer that would place these files into the root directory of the game ( C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\FIFA 12\Game ), bypassing the need for users to manually edit complex code.
It effectively told the game: "Look, you are expecting an Xbox controller, but treat this Generic USB Device exactly like an Xbox controller. When Input X happens, treat it as Button A." This was often accompanied by an installer that
FIFA 12 on PC was built with a native bias toward the Xbox 360 controller architecture. If you plugged in an official Microsoft controller, the game recognized it instantly, displaying correct button prompts (A, B, X, Y) and enabling vibration features. you are expecting an Xbox controller