Microsoft Sidewinder....joystick..

[Snypynfool]

Anyone currently using one these acient joysticks? I have one and wonder if it works for planes and helicopters....

I ran a hardware test and it works and the system sees it...
But in BF2 control panel I can't change the settings....to use the jstick...


thanks

[imported_bigpappa]

Re: Microsoft Sidewinder....joystick..

we must be 2 unlucky bastards cause i have the same joystick and the same problem. i fixed it by copying and pasting a friends joystick controls for the heli and airplane and now magically i can fly now. if u want the settings, pm me your email and i will forward it to u...funny thing is that have asked this question on serveral forums and no one had an answer...i still cant believe i figured it out and it actually works....

[OWNAGE TIME]

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I have the sidewinder joystick and have no problems with it. I didn't even install the software. Just plugged it in to a USB 2.0 port (check and see if your USB is 2.0) and bam I was done. Calibrated it, and just went into controls and moved the joystick and I got it to work. If I were you mate check your USB and Reinstall the joystick.

[Snypynfool]

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i will try moving the usb connection the mobo...its plugged into an usb hub...

[imported_Entropy]

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lololololololololololololol. i have the same joy stick pugged into a usb hub. i didnt think anyone else used this ancient thing!

[Snypynfool]

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So Old...

[Talus]

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I have the MS Sidewinder Precision 2... AMAZING stick..too bad they don't support or sell it anymore

I had a gameport version of an original MS Sidewinder Precision Pro...but I took it apart when it was starting to drift. Now, I can't get it back together again

But it did have a nice plate inside with the signatures of the dev team.

[imported_bigpappa]

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they fetch a good price on ebay.

[Gulf_War_Syndrome]

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Hehehe, if you want old school, I've got an original game-port Sidewinder from the Mechwarrior 2 and Joystick bundle! I've got another game-port Sidewinder Precision Pro too that I picked up at a pawn store for next to nothing.

Both work fine in Battlefield 2, however I don't use them since I don't really fly jets at all.

[Snypynfool]

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I have been flying the jets with the mouse...tweaking the sensitivity as needed... anyone have their settings they will give up????

[[S2]TeMpLaR]

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I have the sidewinder pro (oldskool)... I was the 305th top pilot in the game last time I checked, probably be higher if I wasn't such a revive whore too.

Its all good :) nothing fancy, easy to manouver, there is a slight "Loose" spot in the centre though.

[Snypynfool]

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I havetried to switch USB ports, and I still can't get the sidewinder to change settings in the control panel on BF2... I dunno....

I have just been practicing with the mouse.. getting better by the minute...