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Offline Hudzy

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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
 

Offline Ulundel

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Reply #1 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. :)
 

Offline Warlock

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Reply #2 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
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Reply #3 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.
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Offline Hudzy

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Reply #4 on: January 03, 2003, 11:42:23 am
Didn't even think they made joysticks that expensive. :eek: I'll check it out.
 

Offline Warlock

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Reply #5 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
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Offline Fury

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Reply #6 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
 

Offline Petrarch of the VBB

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Reply #7 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!
 

Offline Fury

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Reply #8 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. :)
 

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Reply #9 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.

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Offline Setekh

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Reply #10 on: January 03, 2003, 08:05:07 pm
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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?
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Offline CP5670

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Reply #11 on: January 03, 2003, 08:24:48 pm
There is an advantage of using a keyboard for all your gaming: they are cheaper. :D
 

Offline Levyathan

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Reply #12 on: January 03, 2003, 08:26:36 pm
And also, they suck.
 

Offline Warlock

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Reply #13 on: January 03, 2003, 09:13:10 pm
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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 ?
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Offline Kamikaze

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Reply #14 on: January 03, 2003, 10:45:50 pm
get a saitek x45 :D



Or one of those Cougar thingies which I've heard are good

edit: it seems both have been mentioned already, heh shows how appreciated they are :p
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Reply #15 on: January 03, 2003, 11:26:38 pm
my trusty  blackhawk digital hasn't failed me yet
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Offline Fury

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Reply #16 on: January 04, 2003, 03:14:29 am
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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
 

Offline Petrarch of the VBB

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Reply #17 on: January 04, 2003, 06:20:41 am
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Originally posted by Warlock


Try a USB stick perhaps ?


It IS a USB stick!
 

Offline Hudzy

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Reply #18 on: January 04, 2003, 07:26:16 am
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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?
 

Offline Fury

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Reply #19 on: January 04, 2003, 07:33:10 am
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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.
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