How to connect Sidewinder

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Hi SamyP,

SamyP said:
My Pentium-4 system does not have a port to connect Sidewinder joystick. What
do I do?
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You can find Gameport to USB adapters at your local Mall,
or some people install a cheap soundcard with a Gameport
however I don't recommend either of those methods.

First you're not guaranteed that the game controller will be
detected and function properly. Force feedback support
of course is not possible when using a converter.

Lastly, it only costs a few dollars more for a USB joystick.
The hassle and fuss just isn't worth it to try and hang on to
the old stick. That's just my opinion, the choice is yours. :-)

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


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Thanks Jimmy,

I think I would rather go in for a new joystick with USB support.


Jimmy S. said:
Hi SamyP,

SamyP said:
My Pentium-4 system does not have a port to connect Sidewinder joystick. What
do I do?
Click to expand...

You can find Gameport to USB adapters at your local Mall,
or some people install a cheap soundcard with a Gameport
however I don't recommend either of those methods.

First you're not guaranteed that the game controller will be
detected and function properly. Force feedback support
of course is not possible when using a converter.

Lastly, it only costs a few dollars more for a USB joystick.
The hassle and fuss just isn't worth it to try and hang on to
the old stick. That's just my opinion, the choice is yours. :-)

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________
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Good choice Samy!

Make sure you buy one which has an XP installation CD. :-)

Cheers,
Jimmy.

SamyP said:
Thanks Jimmy,

I think I would rather go in for a new joystick with USB support.


Jimmy S. said:
Hi SamyP,

SamyP said:
My Pentium-4 system does not have a port to connect Sidewinder joystick. What
do I do?
Click to expand...

You can find Gameport to USB adapters at your local Mall,
or some people install a cheap soundcard with a Gameport
however I don't recommend either of those methods.

First you're not guaranteed that the game controller will be
detected and function properly. Force feedback support
of course is not possible when using a converter.

Lastly, it only costs a few dollars more for a USB joystick.
The hassle and fuss just isn't worth it to try and hang on to
the old stick. That's just my opinion, the choice is yours. :-)

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________
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