Shoutbox

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Originally posted by andrewdodd13
If that's an XBox 360 controller, I don't know.

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Its an MS Sidewinder, and is not an Xbox 360 controller, but a PC controller (with Gameport) as far as I can tell.... In other words, yes, it already is for a PC

For an hybrid, thus working on Xbox as well as on PC, see: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/productdetails.aspx?pid=091

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Originally posted by andrewdodd13
However, in the olden days when USB was just starting to appear, my Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro came with a short cable which converted the gameport to a USB 1.1 connection. No additional software was required, and under XP no software is required at all.

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The connector itself on the cable contains some electronics (not much, but it still does) to convert the signal.

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Originally posted by andrewdodd13
I have a funny feeling that finding one of these adaptors may be quite hard these days... I saw one on Maplin, but it didn't support 8 buttons or force-feedback or anything...

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I have the same feeling though, I don't doubt it still exist though... somewhere... in an online shop in a dark corner of the net

... or Google is your friend:

http://www.google.be/search?hl=en&q=gameport+usb+converter
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http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_details.cfm...06&catid=626%2C106
http://www.usb-port.com/rm203.html
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=2325...12&C=SEO&U=strat15
http://www.maplin.co.uk/free_uk_delivery/USB_to_G..._Adaptor_30320.htm
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sitecom-CN-108-USB-to-Gameport/dp/B0000A03JP
http://www.usbmax.com/ijoy1_USB_to_Game_Port_Adapter_by_RockFire.cfm
http://www.stuff-for-computers.co.uk/acatalog/Fir...nd_USB_Cables.html
http://sewelldirect.com/USB-to-Gameport-Adapter-f...s-and-Gamepads.asp
(and they cost as much as a new joystick, so...)

also see:
http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/t-26473-Jo...pter-problems.html

I believe I'll be heading to gamestop and buying a logitech gamepad for around $20.... I would get an Xbox 360 controller, but i'm about $10 away from it, unemployed, and want my controller now

Or buy the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows which both works on a PC as on an XBox360. And the price is around $20 if you search a bit.

None in stock locally (within 15 miles)
I'll just wait until I come across one to actually worry about it.
I'll just play Gears of War on Xbox Live and live with that. (my controllers are wireless for my 360 f.y.i)