rec.autos.simulators

I switched the joystick to the port which was original equipment on my computer
.  The top speeds equaled or exceeded the ones reached with the keyboard.
However, yesterday my speeds suddenly dropped again to the old, slow levels.
I've tried a number of things, reconfiguring ICR, switch ports, etc. but nothin
g works.  The keyboard still produces the fast speeds, though.

Is this a problem with the ports or the joystick?  Any suggestions for a good,
inexpensive joystick?  Thrustmaster is NOT an option.

Thanks

First, make sure there is no conflict in game ports (e.g. the sound card
game port is disabled when you are using the system's game port.)  I
doubt it's a problem

If you consider around $40 inexpensive, the CH FlightStick is a good
choice for most simulators.  If your budget runs somewhere below that,
my advice is to go to a computer store and try out joysticks for
yourself.

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