Linux and steam recognize my 360 controller, but Kodi ignores it?

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OS: Ubuntu 16.10 x64
Kodi: 17.0-RC2 Git:20161230

I’d like to control Kodi with my original Xbox 360 wireless for PC controller, but it somehow still ignores it.

Code:
$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 1997:2433  
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 045e:0719 Microsoft Corp. Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

I can confirm the controller is working in the OS by reading from /dev/input/js0 and pressing buttons. It also works perfectly fine in Steam. I’ve added joydev and xpad to my /etc/modules file.

In my Kodi (Kryption RC2) I can see under settings/input a Kodi profile with keymap, which does nothing. I can add profiles of other (NES etc) controllers, but nothing for my 360 controller.
Any ideas what I’m doing wrong? Other ways to troubleshoot?