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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hudzy on January 03, 2003, 10:19:05 am

Title: Joysticks
Post by: Hudzy on January 03, 2003, 10:19:05 am: Ok, seems my joystick isn't liking Windows XP. Its a Sidewinder Precision Pro and apparently it's just not going to run anymore. I need some advice on what joystick to buy now. :D
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Ulundel on January 03, 2003, 10:31:45 am: Yeah, XP is having problems with ports. Before buying a new joystick try to update some drivers. :)
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Warlock on January 03, 2003, 10:57:22 am: Being a MS stick,...I'd work on gettin that to work with XP b4 forking out the $ for a new stick but suggestions for a new one :

Saitek's X 45 if you like the stick + throttle layout $80

Of course Saitek's new Force Feedback Cyborg stick is my next one $35-40

Gravis Eliminator Precession Pro $30

all of 3d function
Title: Joysticks
Post by: mikhael on January 03, 2003, 11:14:34 am: Spend some money, and you'll never ever regret it. Get a Thrustmaster HOTAS/Cougar. $269 thru Amazon.com, and its the single most programmable, versatile, solid stick on the market right now.
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Hudzy on January 03, 2003, 11:42:23 am: Didn't even think they made joysticks that expensive. :eek: I'll check it out.
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Warlock on January 03, 2003, 11:45:32 am: Heh for that much $ I could upgrade my system from finally break into a P4 set up :P lol
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Fury on January 03, 2003, 01:11:23 pm: I have MS SideWinder Precision Pro and absolute no problems with it so far.

I suggest you try your joystick in another computer or another joystick in your computer before making any costly decisions. And WindowsUpdate is also recommended place to visit sometimes...

And I saw it coming... mikhael bragging about HOTAS Cougar again. :D
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Petrarch of the VBB on January 03, 2003, 01:26:48 pm: Joysticks are the bane of my life. I can't use the drivers that came with the stick, as it stops the sound card working, so I use the windows drivers. This means I have to recalibrate the stick every week, as the handle twist just f**ks up!
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Fury on January 03, 2003, 01:36:06 pm: That sucks... :(
I have never calibrated my joystick because there's no need to, it's perfect as is. :)
Title: Joysticks
Post by: beatspete on January 03, 2003, 02:07:25 pm: I have a Sidewinder force feed, it works fine on XP. When i put in the CD that came with it, said it didnt work on my OS. But XP can sort that easily. Go to Controll panel -> printers and other hardware -> game controllers -> add. Scroll down and it comes up with an MS sidewinder stick (autodetect) option, use that, should work.
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Setekh on January 03, 2003, 08:05:07 pm: Quote
Originally posted by Mr. Fury
I have MS SideWinder Precision Pro and absolute no problems with it so far.

Ditto... did you try installing the green CD you got with it?
Title: Joysticks
Post by: CP5670 on January 03, 2003, 08:24:48 pm: There is an advantage of using a keyboard for all your gaming: they are cheaper. :D
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Levyathan on January 03, 2003, 08:26:36 pm: And also, they suck.
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Warlock on January 03, 2003, 09:13:10 pm: Quote
Originally posted by Petrarch of the VBB
Joysticks are the bane of my life. I can't use the drivers that came with the stick, as it stops the sound card working, so I use the windows drivers. This means I have to recalibrate the stick every week, as the handle twist just f**ks up!

Try a USB stick perhaps ?
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Kamikaze on January 03, 2003, 10:45:50 pm: get a saitek x45 :D

(http://www.mastarting.se/images/x45.jpg)

Or one of those Cougar thingies (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00006LIO6.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg) which I've heard are good

edit: it seems both have been mentioned already, heh shows how appreciated they are :p
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Turnsky on January 03, 2003, 11:26:38 pm: my trusty blackhawk digital hasn't failed me yet
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Fury on January 04, 2003, 03:14:29 am: Quote
Originally posted by Setekh

Ditto... did you try installing the green CD you got with it?

Setekh? I said I have no problems with my joystick. :)
The CD is useless by the way, the software for MS Precision Pro does not work on XP.

But I don't need the software anyway. :p
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Petrarch of the VBB on January 04, 2003, 06:20:41 am: Quote
Originally posted by Warlock

Try a USB stick perhaps ?

It IS a USB stick!
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Hudzy on January 04, 2003, 07:26:16 am: Quote
Originally posted by Mr. Fury
I suggest you try your joystick in another computer or another joystick in your computer before making any costly decisions. And WindowsUpdate is also recommended place to visit sometimes...

Checked WindowsUpdate and I didn't the latest on that. Seems to work ok now.

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Originally posted by beatspete
When i put in the CD that came with it, said it didnt work on my OS.

Now I've got that problem. Got the stick working which is the main thing. Is it still possible to have the software with it installed somehow?
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Fury on January 04, 2003, 07:33:10 am: Quote
Originally posted by Hudzy
Got the stick working which is the main thing. Is it still possible to have the software with it installed somehow?

Nope. There's two versions of Sidewinder software out there. But the latest is only available in new CD's. Too bad that either of them does not work on XP.

Funny really, one thoughts M$ should support their own OS and update driver softwares but noooo... :rolleyes:
I don't need the software anyway, most games supports remapping of keys.
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Hudzy on January 04, 2003, 09:55:00 am: Quote
Originally posted by Mr. Fury
Most games supports remapping of keys.

Actually, FreeSpace won't acknowledge it at all. :( It's working all right in control panel calibration and all, but not in FS. I can't remap keys to it and I can't use the default setup either.
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Warlock on January 04, 2003, 10:02:30 am: Quote
Originally posted by Hudzy

Actually, FreeSpace won't acknowledge it at all. :( It's working all right in control panel calibration and all, but not in FS. I can't remap keys to it and I can't use the default setup either.

Stupid question....but you did make sure it was selected in FS' setup menu right ? If you changed/reloaded drivers FS would have deselected the stick so you'll have to do it again.

Like i said stupid question....but sometimes the simple things get over looked ;)
Title: Joysticks
Post by: Hudzy on January 04, 2003, 10:23:38 am: Quote
Originally posted by Warlock
Like i said stupid question....but sometimes the simple things get over looked ;)

:o They do indeed. Well that's sorted that then. Thanks for all the help everyone. :D