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Subject: Re: Setting up old hardware  on XP.....
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:34:47 -0400
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"Bob Smith" <wert@wert.net> wrote in message 
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> Hello, I dug up some old hardware for some fun. The hardware is
> sidewinder force feedback pro which is almost in "mint" condition. I
> still have the installation disk. Also it has a male port plug, my
> mobo has a male plug too. I have done a "google" and have seen
> adaptors that go from port plug to USB. My question is, will
> SideWinder work properly using that adaptor? TIA.

Price of adapter might as well just buy a new joystick but that said ... I 
have a PS2 to USB adapter that allows me to use a PS2 joystick on the pc. It 
works flawlessly, all 12 buttons, both axis, the d-pad and force feedback 
all work as expected. I'm thinking adapter will set you back least $20 
(Can.) and you can pick up a Logitech Rumblepad or similar (e.g. much better 
unit also) for < $40 so ???

That said, you mention your motherboard has the "male plug" by which I 
assume you mean the two row 15 pin old style joystick-midi port used to be 
common on sound cards and till recently motherboards as well if they had 
included sound. Seems odd that the sidewinder wouldn't have a "female end" 
as it was designed to plug into that male port. You can get an adapter to 
change their sex though with that style port being so old now that may not 
be easy to find. 

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