sidewinder 3d pro

[Bruc e]

i keep getting message "controler not connected
properly". This is an older -6-7 years old- controller.
Using on new computer with xp with microsoft flight
simulator 2000. Can't seem to find latest drivers or even
if i have latest drivers. Connected through serial port.

thanks

 

[Chris H.]

With a game port device on Windows XP, you need to plug it in, then go into
Control Panel/Game Controllers and "Add" it. The Microsoft SideWinder (auto
detect) devices can be chosen by selecting that line. XP already has the
drivers included, since the old .vxd format those controllers used is no
longer supported.

What you cannot do with the game port controller on XP is program the
buttons from within Game Controllers. You need to rely on in-game Options
to do that.

 

[Bruce]

-----Original Message-----
With a game port device on Windows XP, you need to plug it in, then go into
Control Panel/Game Controllers and "Add" it. The Microsoft SideWinder (auto
detect) devices can be chosen by selecting that line. XP already has the
drivers included, since the old .vxd format those controllers used is no
longer supported.

What you cannot do with the game port controller on XP is program the
buttons from within Game Controllers. You need to rely on in-game Options
to do that.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -



Hey Chris, thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

Tried your suggestion but still get message -controller
not connected correctly-.
On bottom of joystick there is a slider with one dot on
one side and two dots on the other- not sure where it
should be. thanks

 

[Chris H.]

Those dots are to emulate a different brand controller, and I don't remember
right off the top of my head the name. I'm sure someone will pop in here
with the answer.

I would try updating either the card where the game port resides, or look
into a motherboard update. Generally, if the game port device isn't seen,
like on a sound card, the drivers for that card need to be updated.