Hey Guys;
i am currently looking for a gamepad/controller solution for my Win98/MSdos rig. Been looking at logitech controllers and mayflash ps2/ps1 adapters. i was wondering if its possible to get these usb controllers/adapter working in MSDOS?
I guess there are no USB joystick drivers for MS-DOS, so you'll need an old DB-15 gamepad.
I've got an adapter (based on arduino) called joy2ps2, that let's you connect 2 atari style joystick/gamepads to the ps/2 port of the computer. Usually they are 2 buttons joysticks (like the Competition Pro), but it also supports 6 button Sega Genesis gamepads.
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For Win98 I use a Logitech F310 and I love it.
I use the SideWinder gamepad from Microsoft because they just work ^^
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wrote:For Win98 I use a Logitech F310 and I love it.
Are there even Windows 98 drivers for that, if so can u post link. Also can u use in in real dos mode?
wrote:wrote:For Win98 I use a Logitech F310 and I love it.
Are there even Windows 98 drivers for that, if so can u post link. Also can u use in in real dos mode?
No additional drivers are needed IIRC, Windows 98 detects it as a Logitech Dual Action as long as the switch on the bottom of the controller is set to DirectInput mode, and it being a USB gamepad I doubt it works on real mode DOS as previously pointed out (you'll still need a separate DB15 gamepad for that 😦 ).
We have another thread discussing the F310's usability on Windows 98.
Gravis Gamepad or Gravis Gamepad Pro
Saitek X6-33M - was also sold under different brand/model but is the same exact thing.
Both should work fine with DOS as long as you get the DB15 version.
You also need to make sure you have a gameport that supports more than 2 buttons.
wrote:wrote:wrote:For Win98 I use a Logitech F310 and I love it.
Are there even Windows 98 drivers for that, if so can u post link. Also can u use in in real dos mode?
No additional drivers are needed IIRC, Windows 98 detects it as a Logitech Dual Action as long as the switch on the bottom of the controller is set to DirectInput mode, and it being a USB gamepad I doubt it works on real mode DOS as previously pointed out (you'll still need a separate DB15 gamepad for that 😦 ).
We have another thread discussing the F310's usability on Windows 98.
Ok Sounds Great i will look for one of them, Also Does all the analog sticks and vibration work in games?
wrote:Gravis Gamepad or Gravis Gamepad Pro […]
Gravis Gamepad or Gravis Gamepad Pro
Saitek X6-33M - was also sold under different brand/model but is the same exact thing.
Both should work fine with DOS as long as you get the DB15 version.
You also need to make sure you have a gameport that supports more than 2 buttons.
Dam i had a Gravis Gamepad Pro the DB15 version and chucked a few years ago cause i thought i will never use it.
i have found this page were people are claiming they got usb gamepad working in dos via a driver some guy made.
If interested have a look
http://www.bttr-software.de/forum/mix_entry.php?id=6841
wrote:Dam i had a Gravis Gamepad Pro the DB15 version and chucked a few years ago cause i thought i will never use it.
Great piece of gear. I have a DB15 version I picked up from a thrift store for $1.91 a few years ago and I have a boxed USB version I picked up for $2.99 from a thrift store around a month ago.
And I have one of the rebranded Saitek X6-33M pads which was sold by Radio Shack.
As far as those DOS USB drivers I have not tried them but do have that page bookmarked.
I feel you on the chucking old hardware. Probably 5 or so years ago I had 3-4 different AWE32 cards I gave away as well as some Socket 7 motherboards, a bunch of old processors, etc. a couple years ago I gave away a bunch of old video cards that I didn't want as well as a complete PII system.
Oh well....
wrote:wrote:For Win98 I use a Logitech F310 and I love it.
Are there even Windows 98 drivers for that, if so can u post link. Also can u use in in real dos mode?
Just install Logitech Wingman 3.30
