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Microsoft SideWinder Pro

discussed in 45 posts, 1995-2000 · overall tone positive

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Joystick maker surveys gamers on a new high-end stick 1996-04-29 · 50 posts
JAG Technologies asked gamers what they wanted from a new high-end joystick. Replies covered sturdy hat switches, programmable buttons, freedom from drift, and force feedback, with comparisons of the Sidewinder, Thrustmaster, CH and Suncom sticks. A long tangent followed about the lack of left-handed joysticks and how many people are left-handed.
Survey: NASCAR 2 controllers fail under Windows 95 OSR2 1997-02-22 · 25 posts
A user surveyed the group about NASCAR Racing 2 refusing to calibrate any game-port controller when launched from Windows 95. Many reports pointed to the OEM Service Release 2 (Win95 'B') build, though Eric Busch and others had it working, so a second factor was suspected; DirectX 3, FAT32 and Sidewinder drivers were all tested without a clear fix. Papyrus's Jim Sokoloff and Charlie Heath acknowledged the reports and said they were trying to work out the cause.
Is GPL too difficult or simply realistic? 1998-11-08 · 93 posts
Lawrence Edwards argued GPL was harder than real 1960s racing given limited practice in that era and asked for easier options. John Wallace and others said difficulty reflects the reality of racing cars, and John Klemantaski, who raced a 1967 F3 car, offered first-hand comparisons. Christer Andersson questioned some aspects of realism, and tips on adjusting AI strength were shared.