: Look in Documents/FIFA [Version Name] (e.g., Documents/FIFA 22 ).

: You can open the file in a basic text editor like Notepad and find the entry for your controller (or the "Default" entry).

For many PC gamers, configuring a generic or unsupported controller for the FIFA series (now EA Sports FC) can be a frustrating hurdle. The file is the key configuration document used by the game's engine to map hardware inputs to in-game actions. Manually editing or replacing this file is a common fix for issues like non-responsive right analog sticks, swapped buttons, or controllers not being recognized at all. What is buttonDataSetup.ini?

: Common names or device strings used to identify the hardware.

The location of this file can vary slightly depending on the version of FIFA you are playing, but it is typically found in one of two places:

: Specific lines that link a physical button (e.g., PC_CONTROL_BUTTON01 ) to a virtual action (e.g., VB_AI_A for passing or VB_FE_SELECT for menus). Common File Locations