Continuous input problem in Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight seems to have an issue with Xbox controllers in general. I've done some research and found the following articles:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/367520/discussions/0/135510669595742997/ :

Right click steam and open up "big picture". Once there, click the "gear" in the top right. Open up controller options, and enable xbox 360 configurations. Unplug your controller after you've saved it, and you're ready to go!* - This seemed to work for many people.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HollowKnight/comments/6h3ygw/strange_controller_issue/ :

I quit the game, opened Steam Big Picture mode, DISABLED the Xbox controller configuration and then quit Big Picture mode. The controls in HK were just about perfect and how I remember them from a week ago. I then turned OFF v-sync and that improved things even more.* - The issue was that buttons kept on triggering repeatedly

https://steamcommunity.com/app/367520/discussions/0/1735468061755004608/ :

enable "generic controller support" in settings then define layout, and you should be good to go* - This was from someone using an Xbox 360 controller emulator.

1. Set your controller to enable pairing (For PS4 controllers, hold down the PS button and the Share button until the light on the rear of the controller).
2. Click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your screen.
3. Select System Preferences.
4. Click Bluetooth.
5. Click Connect.