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Over50
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MMmmmmmmm do they feature Force Feedback in their product line ?
No (meaning it's not mentioned in any of the product info)
No (meaning it's not mentioned in any of the product info)
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gimpyguy
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Actually it was a Loaded Question, the answer is NO
Much information on the subject is gatherable by reading the STICKY OFF Tips & Cheats #5
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Bullethead
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The Saitek software has changed a LOT since then, I'm sure. It no longer has the 3D view thingy that was such a system hog, and a lot of bugs have been fixed. I just got the latest version a couple weeks ago and it works quite well.
If you want, I can post up a tutorial on how to use it. Or just email it to you. It's really very simple.
If you use the Saitek software, you can make your hat into anything you want. It can default to the game's POV, it can be the same as 4 or 8 buttons, it can be control axes, it can have bands across its movement that you define yourself, with each band being a different command.
Seriously, it's not worth buying a fancy joystick unless you can fully exploit its potential. All the more reason you should learn how to do it. Seriously, if you can set up TIR, install and play OFF, or pick your nose, you can use the Saitek software. It's easy as kissing your sister
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ns13jarhead
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Saitek's online store has one that's been factory reconditioned for $69.65 US. Only problem is it's on backorder.
http://store.gameshark.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=3294&idCategory=178
...It's easy as kissing your sister
...you've obviously never met my sister....not :kiss:... more like :help:
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Bullethead
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I'd recommend the X-45 instead if you can find one. That X-52 has the never-to-be-sufficiently-damned stick twist for the rudder, instead of the rocker under the throttle. So if you get the X-52, the only viable option is to get a set of pedals, which might be problematic for a guy in a wheelchair.
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rabu
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Thanks, Gimp, Just saw you post, by problems getting a USB Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 to install under XP Pro? I mean, does the software work with it for button assignments? I had problems installing my Sidewinder Precision 2 because Windows was trying to block it's access to some dll needed for programing the buttons until I fixed it.
What about the older Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro that works on a game port, I've seen good prices on them, but will they even work under XP, and would the custom button software work?
Thanks,
What about the older Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro that works on a game port, I've seen good prices on them, but will they even work under XP, and would the custom button software work?
Thanks,
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gimpyguy
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The older jobs with the gameport connector, are a total waste of money.
They make adapter plugs, to convert the gameport to USB 1 for about $30 + Shipping, and the FFB does NOT work. So you would need to really like that Joystick :ernae:
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gimpyguy
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At the moment I have the Installation CD V 1.0 The How to use it, is rather well explained but it just sits there and Looks at me.
About the only thing that works is the virtual 3D image that I can Drag around
What V # is your disc ?
Because if it's identical, it must be the FFB itself, mucking up the works
In any case, without being insulting please read the OFF Tips & Cheats #5
In my opinion the X-45 & X-52 are great controllers, in their place
And WWI ain't it !
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gimpyguy
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I cannot without a doubt say yes, people have been known, after a reboot to loose their macros, yet retain their single keystroke commands
The PROGRAM such as it is, serves 2 purposes
1) to control the strength of the pulse ( it never worked ) it looks impressive, but that's about it.
2) To shift the key mapping ability between games, that don't feature Micro$oft Key Commands
So if You wish to play anything besides FS9, FSX, CFS1, 2, or 3
My solution is buy a Logitech FFB. . . NIO swears by them
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Bullethead
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I haven't had a CD for my Saitek in years. I just get the latest stuff from their site: http://www.saitekusa.com/down/drivers.php
It looks like the current version is 6.0.4.1, so updating would be well in your best interests
.IMHO, without being insulting, FFB is for folks with minimal flying skills. If you know anything about airplanes, especially if you've flown a real plane, you just KNOW how far to push things without getting in trouble. Besides, I learned to fly in real life on the Piper "Traumahawk", which gave zero warning of a stall before flipping over on its back and going into a nasty spin that you had to WORK out of instead of just centering the controls. Sounds like some WW1 planes
. So the idea that FFB is more realistic than not, because of the stall warning it provides, isn't true. Quite a few infamous airplanes gave no warning, and many of those were WW1 rides.
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Bullethead
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...you've obviously never met my sister....not :kiss:... more like :help:
I dunno. I used to be a biker. All kinds of strange things went under the bridge back then
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