If none of the above works:
Sometimes an outdated GPU driver can interfere with how the game handles DirectX components. Visit the official website for NVIDIA , AMD , or Intel . pes 2016 xinput1-3.dll missing fix
Right-click on PES2016.exe → → Compatibility → Check “Run this program as an administrator” → Apply . If none of the above works: Sometimes an
Uncheck any "Bing Bar" or extra software offers during the installation process. Uncheck any "Bing Bar" or extra software offers
PES 2016 is a console port designed with controller support in mind. When the game launches, it immediately looks for the XINPUT1_3.dll file to check if you have a controller plugged in or to manage controller inputs. If the game cannot locate this specific "toolbox," it panics and refuses to start, resulting in the error message you see on your screen.
There are few things more frustrating than preparing for a match in Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 (PES 2016), only to be stopped dead in your tracks before the game even launches. You double-click the executable, the cursor spins for a moment, and then—nothing. Or worse, a stark error message pops up: