joystick compatibility

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Hi Karen,

"karen" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:157a01c49df4$4b2e19b0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
| regarding microsoft side winder precision pro joystick.
| can anyone tell me if this joystick is compatible with
| windows xp? it says compatible with window 98. if it
| is compatible, do you know where i can go to get drivers
| for windows xp to operate it?

Yes, it is, and the drivers are included with Windows XP.

Here are instructions for both the USB and the Gameport models:

While USB devices just plug and play, GamePort devices need work:

To install a GamePort controller, Plug it in, click Start / Control Panel /
Switch to Classic view if you haven't already / click Game Controllers
Click Add... / Select Microsoft Sidewinder Auto Detect / OK / OK.

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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


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