Game Device Editor Is Not Required for InputSprocket Games

ID: Q173791


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro for Macintosh, version 1.0


SUMMARY

When you are using the Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, you do not need to create a profile using the Microsoft SideWinder Game Device Editor for any game that supports Apple Computer's InputSprocket technology. Creating a profile for a game that supports InputSprocket technology may adversely affect your control of the game.


MORE INFORMATION

To determine whether you need to create a profile for a game, refer to the documentation provided with the game to determine if it supports Apple's InputSprocket technology.

The following games are known to support InputSprocket technology:

  • Battle-Girl
  • Defiance
  • Descent II, version 1.2
  • Marathon Infinity, version 1.5
  • Mars Rising, version 1.0.1
  • Quake
  • Redneck Rampage
  • Shattered Steel
  • Tempest 2000
  • Tomb Raider II
  • Unreal

  • Virtual Game Station
  • WarBirds, version 2.0
  • Weekend Warrior


The SideWinder 3D Pro joystick is compatible with Apple's InputSprocket version 1.2 or later. For information about InputSprocket, please visit the following Web site:
http://developer.apple.com/games
NOTE: InputSprocket version 1.4.1 is included with Mac OS System 8.6.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro for Macintosh, version 1.0.

Additional query words: 1.00 side winder mac

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbtool 3dpromac kbimu
Version : MACINTOSH:1.0
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: May 28, 1999
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