multiple game controler issue

[Chatman]

Hi,

I have a Thrustmaster gamepad (usb) and a MS Sidewinder
steering wheel on my Winxp system. On many games, such
as Beetle Crazy Cup for example, I have a choice of
keyboard or gamepad. It does not give me the choice to
use the steering wheel. Before I bought the gamepad, I
could use the steering wheel. Do I need to unplug the
gamepad from the USB port for the Wheel to work? I know
this works but it is a pain having to unplug it and I was
wondering if there was a way to use the wheel without
unplugging the gamepad.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Chatman,

Another possibility would be to go into Control Panel /
Game Controllers / click the Advanced button, and
select the wheel as your "Preferred device".

Hope this helps!

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| Hi,
|
| I have a Thrustmaster gamepad (usb) and a MS Sidewinder
| steering wheel on my Winxp system. On many games, such
| as Beetle Crazy Cup for example, I have a choice of
| keyboard or gamepad. It does not give me the choice to
| use the steering wheel. Before I bought the gamepad, I
| could use the steering wheel. Do I need to unplug the
| gamepad from the USB port for the Wheel to work? I know
| this works but it is a pain having to unplug it and I was
| wondering if there was a way to use the wheel without
| unplugging the gamepad.
|
| Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[chatman]

Hi Jimmy,

Thanks for the advice. I tried it but no go. Seems the
only way to use the wheel is to unplug the gamepad.
Thanks anyway

-----Original Message-----
Hi Chatman,

Another possibility would be to go into Control Panel /
Game Controllers / click the Advanced button, and
select the wheel as your "Preferred device".

Hope this helps!

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:

http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact

MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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