SideWinder Game Pad with DB15 to USB game adapter
Does anybody knows how can I make work a SideWinder game pad (DB15) with a (USB) PC game adapter (from RadioShack) ? The PC detects an HID game controler as a USB device and seems to be fine (no errors or conflicts within device manager), but the game controler simply doesn`t work, neither in control panel->game ...
Does anybody knows how can I make work a SideWinder game pad (DB15) with a (USB) PC game adapter (from RadioShack) ?
The PC detects an HID game controler as a USB device and seems to be fine (no errors or conflicts within device manager), but the game controler simply doesn`t work, neither in control panel->game controlers->properties->"test" or "calibration".
I know the game pad is alive, becasue there is a green led turned on (that I can turn it off with "mode" button).
I have the same problem with Win2k and XP
The PC detects an HID game controler as a USB device and seems to be fine (no errors or conflicts within device manager), but the game controler simply doesn`t work, neither in control panel->game controlers->properties->"test" or "calibration".
I know the game pad is alive, becasue there is a green led turned on (that I can turn it off with "mode" button).
I have the same problem with Win2k and XP
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Dear Pepe,
Are you trying to use Microsoft's hardware, in an unsupported way, and still use their drivers? That's what it sounds like and I'm afraid that simply won't work. Why not return the adapter, and try picking up a used SideWinder USB. You could also buy a gameport, or better still a decentsound card that comes with one like a Soundblaster Live which can be purchased for a whole 5 bucks! Excuse me it looks to be 6.99 with free shipping (I was way off ):
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=CRD10783
Cheers,
Christian
Are you trying to use Microsoft's hardware, in an unsupported way, and still use their drivers? That's what it sounds like and I'm afraid that simply won't work. Why not return the adapter, and try picking up a used SideWinder USB. You could also buy a gameport, or better still a decentsound card that comes with one like a Soundblaster Live which can be purchased for a whole 5 bucks! Excuse me it looks to be 6.99 with free shipping (I was way off ):
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=CRD10783
Cheers,
Christian
Okay that looks to be a Soundblaster PCI rather than a soundblaster live, they were selling that for around 10 dollars. Either way, 7 bucks for a name brand sound card WITH A GAME PORT is a good deal in my opinion.
Cheers,
Christian
Cheers,
Christian
Ok folks thanks, I'm just trying to use this old pad that I never used before because it was hiden in that old stuff box. I will return this adapter to RS guys
