An official Microsoft Xbox 360 controller is only supported for use with Mini Ninjas.  If a 3rd party Xbox 360 controller that is Licensed by Microsoft is being used and is unable to select it in the Mini Ninjas Game Options, an alternative workaround can be found below.

Please be aware if the Registry Editor is used incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall the operating system.

Solution:
1. Go to Start Menu>Settings>Control Panel>Game devices or Game Controllers
2. Look for the correct name of your controller e.g. "XUSB Gamepad (Controller)"
3. Run Regedit (Windows-Key + R  - type 'regedit.exe')
4. Search (Ctrl + F) for your controller name ( e.g. "XUSB Gamepad (Controller)" and replace with "XBOX 360 For Windows (Controller)"
5. Search & Replace again (3-4 times) until there are no more left in the Registry