Microsoft KB Archive/242912

= SideWinder Dual Strike: Cannot Use Game Controller to Control Your View in First-Person Games =

Article ID: 242912

Article Last Modified on 1/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike

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This article was previously published under Q242912



SYMPTOMS
When you use the Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike in first-person games such as Quake II, you may be unable to use the game controller to control your view in the game.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if either of the following conditions are true:


 * The Mouselook or Freelook feature is not enabled in the game.


 * The SideWinder Dual Strike is configured to use Joystick mode.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the following methods.

Enable Mouselook or Freelook in the Game
For information about how to enable Mouselook or Freelook in the game, consult the documentation provided with the game or contact the game manufacturer.

Configure the SideWinder Dual Strike to Use Dual Strike FX Mode
To enable Dual Strike FX mode:


 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Game Controllers.
 * 3) Click Microsoft Sidewinder Dual Strike, and then click Properties.
 * 4) On the Settings tab, click Dual Strike FX, and then click OK.

Additional query words: 1.00 swds gaming device view look around

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbfaq kbhardware kbprb kbui KB242912

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