Question about USB plug

Supreme Gozita · Jun 7, 2001

ok....I finally found the two USB ports on my Dell Optiplex. Now do I just plug the gamepad in and play or do I have to make the computer reconzie it in "Add new Hardware" in the Control Panel? <IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0">

jbeedham · Jun 7, 2001

Any device that plugs into computer will need a driver. SO you should have an installation disk for it. If you don't you should be able to get a driver from the company's site that makes the device. Some microsoft and logitech controllers have drivers built into windows.

mvsholic · Jun 7, 2001

Install the software first and then plug it in. Always. I can give you more detailed help if you give me the name and type of gamepad purchased.

The rest jbeedham covered nicely:

Any device that plugs into computer will need a driver. SO you should have an installation disk for it. If you don't you should be able to get a driver from the company's site that makes the device. Some microsoft and logitech controllers have drivers built into windows.

[ June 07, 2001: Message edited by: mvsholic ]

Supreme Gozita · Jun 8, 2001

well i was thinking of buying either the Microsoft Sidewinder or the Gravis Gamepad. Im still not sure which one to get. I just my get the Sidewinder due to the fact thats its a really good pad!

evil wasabi · Jun 10, 2001

which side winder gamepad? the old one or the pro or the 4 button one? the old one is the beast except they dont make it any more...and its not usb. the gamepad pro's dpad sucks and the 4 button one sucks because its only got 4 buttons.

RevQuixo · Jun 10, 2001

the four button one (plug and play pad) is actually six buttons...it has two shoulder buttons and 4 on the face.

jbeedham · Jun 12, 2001

I have a Microsoft Sidewinder Freestyle Pro for my PC and i think it is the best pc gamepad i have come across. Very cool with games like motocross madness. You don't have to press any buttong you can just tilt the gamepad in the direction you want to move. Very cool. <IMG SRC="smilies/drool2.gif" border="0">

taiki · Jun 13, 2001

Uh.
Plug it in, wait for the new hardware wizard to come up, and if it says, "HID Compliant game controller" just keep clicking next. It'll be generic, but it'll work.

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