Microsoft KB Archive/157287

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Description of Supported Joystick Ports in Windows

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ID: Q157287

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, version 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro, version 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder FreeStyle Pro, version 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder game pad, version 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro version 1.0

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SUMMARY
Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows 98 support joysticks in the following hardware configurations:


 * Joysticks connected directly to a MIDI or Game port on a supported sound card.
 * Joysticks connected directly to a joystick port on a supported game card.

The following hardware configurations have not been tested and are not supported by Microsoft:


 * Joysticks connected through a "Y" connector or switch box.
 * Joysticks connected to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port that has been converted to a joystick port by the use of an adapter.

MORE INFORMATION
The SideWinder 3D Pro and SideWinder game pad require direct connections to all pins and must be plugged into a 15-pin joystick or MIDI port.

Additional query words: 1.00 side winder gaming device gamepad

Keywords : kbhw sidewinder kbimu

Version : WINDOWS:1.0

Platform : WINDOWS

Issue type : kbinfo

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