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Jun 13^th, 2004 at 3:50pm

welly Offline
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Hi Guys

Is there any way a Microsoft Sidewinder Pro joystick with serial connector that I used on an old windows 95 comp, be made to fit my new Toshiba laptop with USB only?
I got MSFS98 up and running but I really don't want to buy a new joystick. Would a USB to serial adaptor work, and if so would I need new drivers. Help!

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John

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Reply #1 - Jun 13^th, 2004 at 5:44pm

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Would a USB to serial adaptor work

It should work, but go down to your local PC shop and ask one of the guys there before hand

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Reply #2 - Jun 13^th, 2004 at 5:46pm

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to add to what strat said, make sure its compatible, i have one for my laptop, my joystick came with one and it broke, i tried buying a new convertor it didnt work so i just bought a new joystick. As long as its compatible you shouldnt have a problem

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Reply #3 - Jun 13^th, 2004 at 9:49pm

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I think you'll find it's a Gameport and not a serial connector Welly, so ask for a "gameport to usb" adapter if such an animal exists.

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Reply #4 - Jun 14^th, 2004 at 9:42am

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Yup, it does exist:

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