In later editions of the game, while the standalone .exe tool was phased out, "fifapadconfig" became synonymous with the and buttonDataSetup.ini text files that store custom controller configurations within the game directory or user Documents folder. Common Controller Issues in Classic FIFA Games
The right stick either does not respond or acts as a pause button, preventing you from performing skill moves. fifapadconfig
Historically, FIFA (and now EA Sports FC) on PC was optimized for the "Big Three": Xbox, PlayStation, and a handful of Logitech models. If you owned a "generic" or less common controller, the game often misread inputs, resulting in the right analog stick triggering passes or the D-pad not working at all. In later editions of the game, while the standalone