Loss of Joystick Control When You Play Shadows of the Empire

ID: Q176361


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro, version 1.0


SYMPTOMS

When you play LucasArts Shadows of the Empire, you may experience a loss of joystick control with the SideWinder Force Feedback Pro. The loss of joystick control may be indicated by the joystick moving to the lower left for no reason.

This issue most commonly occurs if you connect the SideWinder Force Feedback Pro joystick to a Creative Labs sound card.


RESOLUTION

To correct this issue, download the "Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Joystick Patch" available from LucasArts at the following location on the World Wide Web:

http://www.lucasarts.com/support


MORE INFORMATION

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: movement push

Keywords : kbenv kbhw sidewinder joystick
Version : WINDOWS:1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: August 9, 1999
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