Description of Supported Joystick Ports in Windows

ID: Q157287


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, version 1.0
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro, version 1.0
  • Microsoft SideWinder FreeStyle Pro, version 1.0
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad, version 1.0
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro version 1.0


SUMMARY

Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows 98 support joysticks in the following hardware configurations:

  • Joysticks connected directly to a MIDI or Game port on a supported sound card.


  • Joysticks connected directly to a joystick port on a supported game card.
The following hardware configurations have not been tested and are not supported by Microsoft:

  • Joysticks connected through a "Y" connector or switch box.


  • Joysticks connected to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port that has been converted to a joystick port by the use of an adapter.


MORE INFORMATION

The SideWinder 3D Pro and SideWinder game pad require direct connections to all pins and must be plugged into a 15-pin joystick or MIDI port.

Additional query words: 1.00 side winder gaming device gamepad

Keywords : kbhw sidewinder kbimu
Version : WINDOWS:1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: January 4, 2000
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