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"Get a Grip- You don't even need this"
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Pros
Control Panel - Game Controllers -add- scroll down to Sidewinder (auto detect)
Done- It will work fine
Cons
Don't need this to run Sidewinder
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"Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro"
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
SWFF Pro V.3x not compatible with XP. I see notes where people go to Game Controller and choose the (auto detect) for Sidewinder Joysticks - still WILL NOT WORK if you don't have the Version 4 software. XP WILL NOT RECOGNIZE 3x VERSIONS!!! SO IF YOU CAN'T LOAD SOFTWARE - YOU CAN'T USE CONTROLLER !!!
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"XP Has Native Support for 15 Pin Sidewinder Gampad, this software not required"
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
Plugged it in to my Soundblaster Gameport then added the SideWinder (AutoDetect) device under Game Controllers in Control Panel. Once I cleared up the issue with the SB game controller, the game pad works great.
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"NOT FOR XP"
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
if your looking for utilities for your FF pro with XP, this is not it!
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"Don't use it in XP!"
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
This version of Controller Device don't runs correctly in XP. I use 4.0 in XP but it don't recognizes my SideWinder Game Pad Pro. So... if someone knows how to put it working... send me an e-mail... djman@netvisao.pt
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"Just will not work."
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
Might as well shop for game controllers with USB connections..
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"Microsoft Game port controllers does not work in win XP"
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
I have a game port force feedback wheel and joystick and they both don't work in win xp. No drivers are aviable for game port devices. Why can't microsoft update the drivers for win XP. Do they need to make more money beacuse I have to now buy the USB versions.
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"No, that doesn't help..."
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
Let me just concur with all the other votes that count: Microsoft sucks donkey for not supporting their own hardware. Thats the end of my Microsoft hardware experience.
As for the "XP Support" mentioned by PanicMan, that works great... as long as you only want to use the d-pad. To actually get any use out of the Sidewinder pads, you have to be able to program the buttons. To do that, you need this piece of software, which will definitely NOT install on a 2000/XP machine. Therefore, without this particular piece of software, the stick is mostly _useless_. (Unless you like walking around not being able to use anything...) -
"Ther is a Solution for Win2000/XP Users!"
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
Support for legacy SideWinder game port controllers are built into Windows 2000 and Windows XP. To install a SideWinder game port device on Windows 2000 or Windows XP, follow the steps below for your Windows version:
Windows 2000
Connect your SideWinder game controller to the game port or USB port in your computer.
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Gaming Options.
Click Add.
In the Game Controllers box, click Microsoft SideWinder (Auto Detect), and then click OK.
Windows XP
Connect your SideWinder game controller to the game port or USB port in your computer.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Game Controllers.
Click Add.
In the Game Controllers box, click Microsoft SideWinder (Auto Detect), and then click OK. -
"Now i know why i own a mac........."
Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02
Summary
i bought a sidewinder gamepad for my brothers comnputer, it has a gameport on W2K, seems it does not work in his either. i do not know why Gates does not do things like apple. there is a contoller that will run all usb gamepads on the apple. Bill gates is why i will never own and ibm clone.
thanks again Bill.
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