Works as always, for me? However, its a "double tap" to change controller/highlight the button pushed. Unless I misunderstand your problem. I am known to do that a bit
Had to retire my X52 Hotas on Monday...last week. I had the Warthog Hotas for DCS, but liked the X52 in AH. So I had to map everything again...for me worked as always. One tip I keep hearing...and now use, is saving a copy of my settings folder any time I make changes. Its simple plug n play after a "Full re-install" that way.