|
| | | | lBrDZIHA.5900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
Is there any way to get this device to work with Vista. I can't find Vista
drivers for it at Microsoft's web site.
If not is there any programmable gamepad other than the sidewinder anyone
would recommend that works with Vista. I need one that can be set up to
emulate keyboard keys for various games. This is the second gamepad I've
purchased and neither of them works. The Logitech I purchased said on the
packaging it was Vista compatible, however it doesn't work either.
Thanks
|
| |
| | | | | Post in reply to: Muddle
Dude, the XBox 360 control pad is probably the BEST gamepad for Vista now.
Heh, I said "Dude"... shut up, it's early.
Seriously if you have a wired 360 controller just plug it into Vista and
you're good to go, if you have a Wireless 360 pad you have to buy a little
"dongle" that lets you use the wireless controllers with Windows.
Wireless Receiver:
http://tinyurl.com/yosa39
Allows you to use:
http://tinyurl.com/2ajh3o (Note, any 360 wireless controller will work, not
just the one marked for Windows)
Or you can just go wired for less:
http://tinyurl.com/26v8yr
Your other choice might be a Logitech pad, funny thing is the 360 pad is
based off the most recent logitech wireless design.
As for your sidewinder USB... Can't see why the controller wouldn't just
work in Vista. It's a Microsoft controller, it's not very old, Vista should
have the drivers already for it. What happens when you plug in the device?
Do you get anything? If you go to Gaming Controllers in the control panel
does anything show up for the controller?
-A.
|
| |
| | | | | Post in reply to: Andy [YaYa]
Yup, you're correct Andy..mine just picked up, then I went to game
controllers and configured it, works perfectly
--
VRG Scotty
www.vistareadygames.com
Register, it's free, and use the 'search for solution' tab for any problems
|
| |
| | | | | Post in reply to: Andy [YaYa]
Starting the Sidwinder configuration software to assign the gamepad keys
their keyboard equivelent causes a rundll32.dll error in Vista even with DEP
turned off for the executable. I just went ahead and got the logitech and
it's config. software wouldn't work until I got an updated version from
their website.
I've put off purchasing a new Vista machine for my son, because he has a ton
of games designed for Windows 95 and 98 that he still played.
|
| |
| | | | | Post in reply to: Muddle
Simple, uninstall the software, the Sidewider software (excuse my french)
sucks anyways, could be really old and is probably no longer supported. When
you plug in the controller, Vista should treat it like a generic gamepad, it
should work fine with the drivers built into Vista.
I run all sorts of Windows 9x games in Vista, but you're right, you could
run into problems and if there's nothing he wants to play outside of his
Windows 9x games, then why bother updating?
Good luck,
A.
|
| |
| | | | |
I use the Saitek 2600 rumbleforce. It works great. All Saitek gamepads
work well with vista and it recognizes them automatically.
--
ajstp63
|
| |
| | | | | Post in reply to: ajstp63
The person you replied to hasn't been around in five months.
Look at the date of the post you reply to before reaching for your
keyboard.
|
| |
| |
|