SideWinder Joystick Uses Generic Game Controller Properties
PSS ID Number: 189082
Article Last Modified on 5/13/2003
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro
- Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro 1.0
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q189082
SYMPTOMS
When you use the Game Controllers tool in Control Panel to configure or
test your SideWinder Precision Pro joystick or SideWinder 3D Pro joystick,
the Game Controllers tool opens the generic Game Controller Properties
window.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the SideWinder Game Device software is not
installed, or if an older version of the software is installed.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, download and install the SideWinder Game Device
software from the following Microsoft Web site:
MORE INFORMATION
The Game Controllers tool in the Windows 98 Control Panel uses the default
Game Controller Properties window for the SideWinder Precision Pro and
SideWinder 3D Pro joysticks.
The Microsoft Game Device software, version 3.0 or greater provides
specific configuration windows for each SideWinder joystick, and provides
support for SideWinder USB game controller devices.
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