Re: Adapter for Sidewinder feedback force pro.

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From: Joshua Smith [MSFT] (joshsm_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/12/04 

Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 07:44:27 -0700

As Jimmy points out at very least your forces are not going to work. Chances
are the stick won't work either since it is a digital device and the USB to
gameport converters typically only work with devices that are either analog
or at least capable of falling back to an analog mode.

Joshua Smith
DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
Microsoft
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"Jimmy S." <Private> wrote in message news:411904a2$1@usenet01.boi.hp.com...
>
> "Jack" <HAcuff7791@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:399901c47ef6$45d184b0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>> Looking to find an adapter for my 15 pin joystick to a
>> USB. New computer only uses USB.
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> 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 controller.
> 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. :-)
>
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> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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