[davespurlock]

I just installed FreeSpace Open on my computer, and upon starting a FreeSpace 2 game (no mod), using WX Launcher, I found that my Saitek ST290 Pro joystick is not working in-game. I checked the settings in wxlauncher, and the stick is detected, and calibrates OK. Initially, I ran FS2 no-mod under FS Open 3.7.2 RC5. I tried to run it under 3.7.2 RC5 SSE and 3.7.2 RC5 NO-SSE and same result. tried using my old, semi-functioning Wingman Extreme 3D in place of the Saitek, and it works in-game. I am running FS Open on a Gateway SX2110G computer running Windows 8.1, with an AMD E1-1500 APU, integrated Nvidia HD7310 graphics and 6GB of DDR3 ram. Other than the joystick issue, FS Open runs great on the box. any suggestions/recommendations/solutions would be most appreciated.

[deathspeed]

I had something similar happen, but mine was because I started the launcher before the joystick was plugged in. 

You might try setting the Saitek as the preferred device.  I don't know how to (or even if you can) with Windows 8.1, but here is how I did it in Windows 7:

Start > Devices and Printers
Right click on the Saitek joystick and select Game Controller Settings
Select Advanced
Choose it as the Preferred Device in the drop-down and click OK

http://imgur.com/Vete8Rf

[davespurlock]

Thanks, I'll try that