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logitech formula force compatibiilty

rust..

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by rust.. » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Will the Logitech Wingman Force or Formula Force and accompanying
software work with a non-3D graphics card with 2MB of Video Memory? My
systems include a Thinkpad 1411 (300MMX with Neo Magic MagicGraph 128ZV+
and 32 MB of RAM) and a Toshiba 335 (266MMX with 96 MB RAM and a Chips
and Tech 65555 PCI video adapter). Both only support 2MB of Video
Memory.

How about the Thrustmaster Nascar Force GT?  Also, does this include any
application software, or just drivers?

Thanks, Don

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Chris Schlette

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by Chris Schlette » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Logitech Formula Force you need either an available serial port or a USB
port to run.  I honestly dont remember what software came with the wheel, I
think it was Motorhead...and if so then probably wont run real well with 2MB
of memory.

> Will the Logitech Wingman Force or Formula Force and accompanying
> software work with a non-3D graphics card with 2MB of Video Memory? My
> systems include a Thinkpad 1411 (300MMX with Neo Magic MagicGraph 128ZV+
> and 32 MB of RAM) and a Toshiba 335 (266MMX with 96 MB RAM and a Chips
> and Tech 65555 PCI video adapter). Both only support 2MB of Video
> Memory.

> How about the Thrustmaster Nascar Force GT?  Also, does this include any
> application software, or just drivers?

> Thanks, Don

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rust..

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by rust.. » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Thanks for the reply, Chris.  I have a serial port and a USB port on
both machines, but would like to use USB in both cases for its PNPlay.
You are right about MotorHead coming with the Wingman Formula Force.
The Wingman Force (JStick) comes with Redline Racer, Decent: Free Space,
and another app.

When you say that Motorhead "probably won't run real well with 2 MB",
are you also implying that it WILL run?  If so, will the feedback be
apparent?

Can you or anyone comment on the Jstick and its associated software
running on my systems? Also, what about compatibility of either of these
devices with non-FF software?  Will most of the non-Force windows
software work, but just without the FF?

TIA, Don



> Logitech Formula Force you need either an available serial port or a
USB
> port to run.  I honestly dont remember what software came with the
wheel, I
> think it was Motorhead...and if so then probably wont run real well
with 2MB
> of memory.




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Chris Schlette

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by Chris Schlette » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00

No idea to be honest.  It depends on if the game has a software renderer, if
so it might run, but probably slowly depending on the processor in the
laptop.  And if it does run and you have a force feedback wheel hooked up,
it should yes.

keit

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by keit » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00

In Windows 98, you need a game port to install the Logitech even though the
Logitech connects to RS232 or USB.

Keith.


>Will the Logitech Wingman Force or Formula Force and accompanying
>software work with a non-3D graphics card with 2MB of Video Memory? My
>systems include a Thinkpad 1411 (300MMX with Neo Magic MagicGraph 128ZV+
>and 32 MB of RAM) and a Toshiba 335 (266MMX with 96 MB RAM and a Chips
>and Tech 65555 PCI video adapter). Both only support 2MB of Video
>Memory.

>How about the Thrustmaster Nascar Force GT?  Also, does this include any
>application software, or just drivers?

>Thanks,     Don

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Greg Cisk

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by Greg Cisk » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00

As far as I know Force Feedback does not depend on your
Video card. You may want to upgrade (if possible) just on
general principals.

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>Will the Logitech Wingman Force or Formula Force and accompanying
>software work with a non-3D graphics card with 2MB of Video Memory? My
>systems include a Thinkpad 1411 (300MMX with Neo Magic MagicGraph 128ZV+
>and 32 MB of RAM) and a Toshiba 335 (266MMX with 96 MB RAM and a Chips
>and Tech 65555 PCI video adapter). Both only support 2MB of Video
>Memory.

>How about the Thrustmaster Nascar Force GT?  Also, does this include any
>application software, or just drivers?

>Thanks, Don

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rust..

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by rust.. » Thu, 15 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Thanks again, Chris.  I've finally decided just to get a inexpensive
joystick/gamepad for the time being.  When I add a more powerful
desktop down the *road* a bit, then I'll probably join you
force-feedback folks.


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rust..

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by rust.. » Thu, 15 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Thanks for the info, Keith.  Sounds like a crazy design by Logitech,
since MS/Intel are planning to do away with serial/parallel/game
connectors, and the whole purpose of USB is to make things simpler. I've
finally decided just to get an inexpensive USB joystick/gamepad for the
time being.  When I add a more powerful desktop down the *road* a bit,
then I'll probably join you force-feedback folks.


> In Windows 98, you need a game port to install the Logitech even
though the
> Logitech connects to RS232 or USB.

> Keith.


> >Will the Logitech Wingman Force or Formula Force and accompanying
> >software work with a non-3D graphics card with 2MB of Video Memory?
My
> >systems include a Thinkpad 1411 (300MMX with Neo Magic MagicGraph
128ZV+
> >and 32 MB of RAM) and a Toshiba 335 (266MMX with 96 MB RAM and a
Chips
> >and Tech 65555 PCI video adapter). Both only support 2MB of Video
> >Memory.

> >How about the Thrustmaster Nascar Force GT?  Also, does this include
any
> >application software, or just drivers?

> >Thanks,        Don

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rust..

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by rust.. » Thu, 15 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Thanks for the reply, Greg. You and everyone else, have pretty much
convinced me to not waste my money at this point, but to wait until I
get a more powerful desktop.
Don


> As far as I know Force Feedback does not depend on your
> Video card. You may want to upgrade (if possible) just on
> general principals.

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> >Will the Logitech Wingman Force or Formula Force and accompanying
> >software work with a non-3D graphics card with 2MB of Video Memory?
My
> >systems include a Thinkpad 1411 (300MMX with Neo Magic MagicGraph
128ZV+
> >and 32 MB of RAM) and a Toshiba 335 (266MMX with 96 MB RAM and a
Chips
> >and Tech 65555 PCI video adapter). Both only support 2MB of Video
> >Memory.

> >How about the Thrustmaster Nascar Force GT?  Also, does this include
any
> >application software, or just drivers?

> >Thanks, Don

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> >Share what you know. Learn what you don't.

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Martine Wedlak

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by Martine Wedlak » Thu, 15 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Actually you don't need a game port for the Logitech.  If you look on the
CD, there's a support directory with a readme/FAQ that explains that in
order for W98 to recognize the steering wheel you may need a VIRTUAL game
port.  There's a little utility they provide that will install that for you.
That's what I did when I removed my ACM card.

Later,
  Martine


> Thanks for the info, Keith.  Sounds like a crazy design by Logitech,
> since MS/Intel are planning to do away with serial/parallel/game
> connectors, and the whole purpose of USB is to make things simpler. I've
> finally decided just to get an inexpensive USB joystick/gamepad for the
> time being.  When I add a more powerful desktop down the *road* a bit,
> then I'll probably join you force-feedback folks.


> > In Windows 98, you need a game port to install the Logitech even
> though the
> > Logitech connects to RS232 or USB.

> > Keith.

Greg Cisk

logitech formula force compatibiilty

by Greg Cisk » Fri, 16 Jul 1999 04:00:00


>Thanks for the reply, Greg. You and everyone else, have pretty much
>convinced me to not waste my money at this point, but to wait until I
>get a more powerful desktop.

That would be my suggestion.

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