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    How can I use a Game Port controller on my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by balane, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. balane

    balane Notebook Consultant

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    There is a handheld steering controller that I really want to use;

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    I don't understand why, because they seem ideal for laptops, but they haven't been made for some time and the only ones out there are for the old midi style Game Ports.

    Can anybody recommend an adapter to convert a Game Port controller to a USB input?
     
    balane, Jun 19, 2010
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    wishmaster.dj Notebook Evangelist

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    yes, i too have the same question. I have an old joystick which i used to pair up with my desktop for FS sessions.

    However, now i cant use it as i am on a laptop.

    ANy help welcome! Thanks!
     
    wishmaster.dj, Jun 19, 2010
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  3. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    crazycanuk, Jun 19, 2010
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  4. balane

    balane Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks. You can personally vouch first hand that this product works great? I am aware of these adapters but from what I've been reading performance on them is spotty at best for many people. I'm hoping to find one that somebody has used themselves and can recommend. :)
     
    balane, Jun 19, 2010
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  5. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Anyone using these with Vista/Win7? As far as I know the traditional Gameport support was dropped, I wonder if an usb-adapter would help.
     
    KLF, Jun 19, 2010
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    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    usb adaptor works fine in all OS's but some joysticks will not work correctly such as the microsoft sidewinder as most usb to gameport adaptors do not support digital signals.

    KLF, I use one on win 7 x64 for a pair of gravis gampeads from about 1990
     
    crazycanuk, Jun 20, 2010
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    tully9 Newbie

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    I have a toshiba satellite a 29-n laptop, core2duo t6500.....2.1ghz, 320gb hdd, 512 mb ati mobility radeon 3650 hd
    is it ok to play games on my laptop???
    i play sims3,nfs shift,fifa10...for about 3-4hrs continuosly and it doesnt crash
    the processor temperature goes upto 77`C and the gpu temperature goes upto 71' C..........Is the temperature tooo high???
     
    tully9, Jul 2, 2010
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  8. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    nope try to keep it under 90 at all times, threshhold is about 105C
     
    crazycanuk, Jul 2, 2010
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  9. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    This is indeed great info :) I've had couple Creative live soundcards with gameports on my desktops and they were impossible to make work in Vista and Win7.

    Now I have a reason to find my old CH Flighstick Pro and figure out how to fix it (broken potentiometer). All those great flying games from the 90's wait me.
     
    KLF, Jul 2, 2010
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  10. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Sidewinder joysticks used to come with a usb adapter( at least my Precision Pro did). I'm pretty sure you can still find them on Ebay.
     
    Ayle, Jul 2, 2010
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