Using USB gameport adapter with Sidewinder Gamepad

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Higgins

I have an old Sidewinder Gamepad (approx 4 years old),
which I want to use with my new laptop. The gamepad has
a 15-pin gameport connector, but my laptop only has USB
ports.

Can I use one of these USB to gameport adapters with it:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000A03JP/qid%
3D1061577311/202-8760346-6051050

Apparently they don't work with some gamepads/joysticks
that are digital - how can I find out if my gamepad is
digital or not?
 
Higgins said:
I have an old Sidewinder Gamepad (approx 4 years old),
which I want to use with my new laptop. The gamepad has
a 15-pin gameport connector, but my laptop only has USB
ports.

Can I use one of these USB to gameport adapters with it:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000A03JP/qid%
3D1061577311/202-8760346-6051050

Apparently they don't work with some gamepads/joysticks
that are digital - how can I find out if my gamepad is
digital or not?
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It works for FreestyleProV2.0with15pinsGPPlug and
PrecisionProwith15pinGPPlug, it did not work with ealry game pad.
Microsoft Digital Gamepad is FreestylePro only, others are all analog.
 
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