Can an adapter be used (along with the download provided on this web site) to convert the 15 pin connectoer to a USB connector or the sound card connector? Number of servers: 3,000+ It gives you the ability to save profiles for games.  /  Control your PC with a gamepad or joystick. If some of you are interested to use their 15 years old Microsoft Wheel, it works out of the box without doing anything special, including the force feedback !! All I get is a plain wheel in the game controllers panel. Particularly, the brake/throttle axis? Nothing really. New setting: 40 00 08 10 08 00 00 00 /Trafiken Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02, 2007-08-01 22:14:17 IT WORKS! Rip-off by Microsoft. March 14, 2005 Hi, this worked for me, BUT!!! prnkstr Well you could, if you were able to install this stupid piece of software. --, It is no one's fault - it's just older technology that served it's purpose and brought us to where we are. The SideWinder wheel also features anti-slip pedals, USB connectivity, and a quick clamp system that makes setting up easy and holding on for dear life secure and comfortable. ^5 A user-made adapter exists, incorporating Force-feedback support for modern Windows versions (XP and later), Mac OS X and Linux. Looking for a new job in IsraelShaul_ei At users Dot sourceforge Dot net, Copyright © 2010 - 2016 Shaul Eizikovich. Look forward to response please Landbobby! its important to note that it did not work until i had removed any previously installed gameport drivers, for example in my case PPjoy which is handy for remapping and using input devices for things they were not intented for, but when i pluggd my sidewinder in it installed a PPjoy driver which does nothing for the sidewinder ;) also, update your direct x before you go looking for some microsoft driver, direct x does more than graphics, it hold essential microsoft drivers for game ports ;), "Sounds like a good solution but need more details of "how to do it". All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. 4 stars { review.getRatingValue }} "ms sidewinder joystick" "ms sidewinder joystick" landbobby August 01, 2007 / Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02 The SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel features a custom engineered force feedback system that adds hundreds of forces to dozens of driving and racing games, including Monster Truck Madness 2. --. Game must also support FFB. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02, 2009-07-13 08:46:43 My Sidewinder Pro is USB version, part number X03-57540 and PID 85791-579-4387364-00000 and I find it produces a sensitivity too much for the joystick. Works great! I suspect that is what this is but it is for Win 9x. For anyone still interested in using these steering wheels in Windows 10 (really, anything later that Windows XP), I did find a fix for the pedal axis issue and have tried it myself, and it DOES work! Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer. Español - Latinoamérica (Spanish - Latin America). Check your game's box or manual for this information.- You can use your SideWinder Force Feedback Pro joystick in games that do not have force feedback events and it will function as a regular joystick. $4.87/month for a 1-year plan, Number of IP addresses: 50,000 All I can say is: WHY??? SideWinder Game Device Software SideWinder Game Controller Software Microsoft SideWinder Joystick Software SideWinder Game Device Microsoft Game Controller. December 20, 2005 The original setting was: 00 00 08 10 08 00 00 00, Shaul_ei At users Dot sourceforge Dot net, TOPIC: recognizing Microsoft Sidewinder Wheel in game, recognizing Microsoft Sidewinder Wheel in game, vjoystick.sourceforge.net/site/index.php...detects-a-wheel#3226. I cannot seem to get it loaded from the actaul driver or from any downloads with patches? By RealtySuperstar, Download worked fine - but would not install on VISTA. HAs anyone had a problem installing this software in Vista or is it possible?  /   /  This won't install on Vista, so not much use to me is it!? But I got the message: "This program has known compatibility issues - The system cannot find the file specified". 3 months free with 1-year plan, Number of servers: 1,500 So I put my flight simulator in and started it at the top of the screen I went to options scrolled down to controls just to find that the controler had been disabled, when I enabled it the old joy stick worked just like new......I hope this helps someone.........thanks, "Not for newer systems - Vintage enthusiasts only", RealtySuperstar It also took me some time to find any info about its compatibility with Windows 7 and all I found was some articles claiming that it was compatible and some that said the exact opposite. Hi guys, just to let you know.. Should I wait for some updates in this thread from you or can I help somehow to figure it out? Sign In . August 01, 2007 © Valve Corporation. $39.99 for the first 12 months, Number of IP addresses: 40,000+ By GeaFmaN. but isn't that what this is for anyway, older games?? By landbobby, I had an old ms sidewinder joystick from 2000. It doesn't work on XP Home edition. I owe you a beer... a lot of beers! Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02, 2006-01-22 20:33:02 Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02, 2007-11-04 18:00:08 Can you tell me how this wheel is actually working for you? Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02, 2005-03-14 09:54:13 Existing user? Does it apply to XP Home? Force feedback doesn`t work, u can`t test it, adjust it, nothing at all. It's like what's referred to as a "rollover" cable. The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited.Click here to review our site terms of use. By JohnD55, Auto-driver-detection doesn't work for me in winxp, this tool does: users.telenet.be/BuiZe/sidewinder/. I just want to throw this out here because I had issues with finding drivers and software for the SideWinder Racing Wheel.  /  © 2020 TechSpot, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The same is true for any time you restart your computer with the wheel plugged in. Version: Microsoft Sidewinder Game Controller Software 3.02, 2008-01-17 19:17:53