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These video guides provide step-by-step instructions for setting up controllers and fixing common mapping issues in FIFA 12: How to Play FIFA 12 With Controller on PC! 1K views · 1 year ago YouTube · GaboFIX How to FIX FIFA 12 Controller/Gamepad Not Working on PC 682 views · 1 year ago YouTube · GaboFIX
The easiest method is not a third-party download, but a via the EA App or Origin (legacy).
buttonDataSetup.ini file is a critical configuration file used to map physical gamepad buttons and axes to in-game actions. Users often seek this file to fix issues where controllers—specifically modern ones like Xbox 360 or PS4 controllers—are not recognized correctly or have mapped buttons incorrectly (e.g., the right analog stick not working). Common File Locations