If a game requests a specific DLL name, sometimes you don't need an older version of the software; you simply need to rename the DLL file provided by the current version of x360ce. However, if a game specifically demands xinput9_1_0.dll and crashes with modern hooks, you may need to dig for a legacy build (often found on the official GitHub repository under "Releases").
You must match the x360ce version to the game's bit-rate. A 64-bit game requires the 64-bit version of x360ce, while a 32-bit game requires the 32-bit version. Execution: x360ce old version