; Bumpers & Triggers AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON05 VB_AI_LB ; Left bumper AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON05 VB_FE_LB AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON06 VB_AI_RB ; Right bumper AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON06 VB_FE_RB AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON07 VB_AI_LT ; Left trigger AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON07 VB_FE_LT AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON08 VB_AI_RT ; Right trigger (sprint) AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON08 VB_FE_RT
He closed the folder and launched the game.
Note the exact name of your controller listed in the Windows Game Controllers window. fifa+button+data+setup+ini
to help the game recognize a wide variety of hardware, from Logitech to Thrustmaster pads. Persistent Mapping
[DATABASE] output_type = csv csv_path = ./data/fifa_export.csv db_connection = sqlite:///fifa_local.db ; Bumpers & Triggers AddMap PC_CONTROL_BUTTON05 VB_AI_LB ;
Take the time to back up your file, make small changes gradually, and don't be afraid to experiment. With the knowledge in this guide, you'll have the confidence to turn your FIFA controller configuration from a source of frustration into a perfectly tuned extension of your play style.
Some versions store a backup inside:
If the game fails to recognize your controller:
⚠️ : EA has changed the file name from buttonDataSetup.ini to simply ButtonDataSetup in FIFA 23 and later titles. Persistent Mapping [DATABASE] output_type = csv csv_path =
The buttonDataSetup.ini file is a configuration file used in the PC versions of
⚙️ Pro tip: Combine your custom buttonData.ini with a GPU-level frame limiter and exclusive fullscreen mode to achieve the lowest possible input latency in FIFA/EA FC.