Pes 2016 Steam Controller Could Not Be Located Link [better] [4K 2025]

The error "The procedure entry point Steam Controller could not be located in the dynamic link library" typically occurs in PES 2016 due to missing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable components or incorrect game settings.  Recommended Fixes 

Now your physical controller (Xbox, PS4/5, Logitech, etc.) will be detected directly by the game. pes 2016 steam controller could not be located link

1. Issue Description

When launching PES 2016 via Steam, the game displays the error:
“Controller could not be located” – even when a physical controller (Xbox, PlayStation, or generic gamepad) is connected and recognized by Windows. The error "The procedure entry point Steam Controller

1. Go to the official Microsoft website and download the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer (June 2010).
2. Run the installer. It will unpack the files.
3. It will likely tell you your version is newer. Ignore this and continue/extract anyway.
4. Navigate to your PES 2016 installation folder (usually steamapps\common\Pro Evolution Soccer 2016).
5. Look for the _CommonRedist folder. Inside, open DirectX and run the DXSETUP.exe found there.
6. Restart your computer and try the game again.