Hello there forum buddies, some questions for you all.
I have an old Microsoft Sidewinder FF joystick that connects through a gameport on a sound card. I built a new PC this year and didn't bother with the soundcard instead I'm using the intergrated one on my MOBO ( I only run 2 speakers at the moment). Thing is joysticks like this aren't cheap and the only thing wrong with this one is the connecter and software. I bought a cheap soundcard from PC World last week that has a gameport (OEM 8 quid) as I read somewhere I could install this for the joystick. Before I do this my questions are :-
1) Was this a good idea, or should I return the soundcard, ditch the FF and buy a new USD one.
2) Can I install the new card but only use it for the joystick, i.e. do I have to turn off the intergrated sound chip and use the new card for audio as well. I'm happy with my current set up.
3) I have XP Pro but the software is for win 98, I know it's backsward compatible but do you think MS webpage may have a XP version to download for this and also my USB MS Gamepad. I remember I had to install the software for both which was a little annoying.
All help, suggestions are welcome,
Thanks
Muzza1
I have an old Microsoft Sidewinder FF joystick that connects through a gameport on a sound card. I built a new PC this year and didn't bother with the soundcard instead I'm using the intergrated one on my MOBO ( I only run 2 speakers at the moment). Thing is joysticks like this aren't cheap and the only thing wrong with this one is the connecter and software. I bought a cheap soundcard from PC World last week that has a gameport (OEM 8 quid) as I read somewhere I could install this for the joystick. Before I do this my questions are :-
1) Was this a good idea, or should I return the soundcard, ditch the FF and buy a new USD one.
2) Can I install the new card but only use it for the joystick, i.e. do I have to turn off the intergrated sound chip and use the new card for audio as well. I'm happy with my current set up.
3) I have XP Pro but the software is for win 98, I know it's backsward compatible but do you think MS webpage may have a XP version to download for this and also my USB MS Gamepad. I remember I had to install the software for both which was a little annoying.
All help, suggestions are welcome,
Thanks
Muzza1