Since the original links provided by 2K Sports in the game menu are often dead or broken (a common issue with older titles), this review covers the current state of playing NBA 2K14 on PC, the best controller options, and where to find the necessary files.
controllers are typically detected automatically by Windows and the game. PlayStation Controllers ( DualShock 4 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. nba 2k14 pc controller setup link
Pro Stick
NBA 2K14 introduced the system, which allows for dribbling and shooting without modifiers. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Move Player Left Stick (LS) Move Player Left Stick (LS) Shoot / Dribble Moves Right Stick (RS) Shoot / Dribble Moves Right Stick (RS) Right Trigger (RT) Shoot (Button) Shoot (Button) Intense D / Post Modifier Left Trigger (LT) Intense D / Post Modifier Since the original links provided by 2K Sports
- A ready-made Steam controller configuration profile for NBA 2K14 (buttons/Pro Stick mapping).
- Launch NBA 2K14.
- Navigate to Options > Controller Settings.
- Ensure "Controller" is selected as the primary input device rather than "Keyboard."
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Controller not listed in game | Did you rename x360ce.dll to dinput8.dll ? | | Camera spins constantly | In x360ce, check right stick dead zone – increase to 20%. | | LT/RT act as digital buttons | Go to Advanced → Axis 2 & 5 → set Anti-Dead Zone to 8%. | | Game crashes during intro | Delete xinput1_3.dll from the game folder. | | PS4 controller lightbar stays white | Install DS4Windows and hide the original controller in its settings. | | “Could not find x360ce.dll” error | Run x360ce.exe as admin and click “Create DLL” again. | A ready-made Steam controller configuration profile for NBA
While the game supports keyboards, using a controller is highly recommended for full fluid motion. Xbox Controllers : Generally "plug-and-play" on Windows. You can find a guide to connect Xbox controllers for modern systems. PlayStation Controllers
With the right configuration, NBA 2K14 plays beautifully on PC. If the in-game mapping feels off, don’t hesitate to use third-party emulators like x360ce or DS4Windows. Enjoy your game!