Posted: 5/3/2008 3:56:54 PM EDT
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I have recently purchased a new machine and it does not have a game port where I can plug in my really old but really loved thrustmaster stick. I like the stick so I would rather not get a new one with a USB plug. The only thing I really use it for is Flight Simulator. Does any one have a recommendation regarding an adapter I can use to get the stick to work? I have seen a device which has a game port plug on one end and a USB on the other, but I read bad reviews of it. Any recommendations on a good PCI card I can install with a game port on it? I have the slots available. Also, the new machine runs vista, should I expect problems using the old stick even with an adapter? If so I guess I might as well part with it and just buy a new joystick. Also, if a new stick is the answer I would like to hear some recommendations on that. I like the realistic feel. I have a little flying experience (ran out of the cash required to finish lessons) and the really loose totally whisbang sticks annoy me. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks. |
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You can pick up a Logitech Extreme Pro 3D for like $30. It's USB and should work with VISTA without any problems. You will also get much better response times over the old game port joysticks(that's if you can even one to work with VISTA) It's what I used to use in Microsoft Combat flight simular, Battlefield 1942/2, and SWG:Jump to Lightspeed. |
Thanks man, I was looking at that. I think this is what I am going to do. No need to gamble on getting an adapter and the old stick not working anyways. I will keep it simple. |