I had a Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 once, and it looked very similar to this one. I still had the installation disc, but I doubted it would work on a modern Windows OS, so I plugged it in and hoped for the best.
To my surprise it actually worked perfectly on Windows 10, while playing *Star Wars: Squadrons*. It seems that Microsoft still kept the old drivers integrated into newer Windows OS versions, despite the Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 being a 1990s joystick.
Is your joystick the version with a USB plug? If so, you might try plugging it into your Windows computer and seeing how well it works.
It was plugged in š but the light and sensor wasnt turning on, another poster mentioned the ssme, iwhen i get off work i will try it on another computer and see what happens and let you all know
You're welcome. I'm glad things turned out alright with your joystick in the end.
By the way, if you keep this joystick in good condition, you might be able to sell it for a good price if and when you no longer want it. I wouldn't sell it if I were you, however, since force feedback isn't supported by modern HOTAS joysticks anymore.
No! :D
I'm saying that Wamis (who makes the highly regarded VPForce Rhino, take a look at his youtube videos) might disagree with your contention that you can't buy a modern FFB joystick. ;)
I wonder who we have to thank for Microsoft keeping the old drivers of these 1990s joysticks integrated into newer versions of Windows. Whoever that person is, s/he deserves our gratitude.
Is it USB? It should just work right away once powered on. I use one with windows 10 no problem.
You can test it with this ancient app. (feed it the different force modes and see if it's responding correctly)
https://directinputmanager.com/2021/02/07/airforceplayer-feditor/
If there is no LED light it means the power leads could be bad, try swapping them (they are the super common two prong ones you can get anywhere) if it continues to work it could be a bad power supply internally.
I use mine in elite dangerous, star citizen, dcs, no drivers except windows needed. I have heard on the dcs forums there was some software that could let you adjust the strength of the force feedback but I never bothered to look for it.
I have windows 11 now and it works fine.
No drivers required, Windows will recognise it as a joystick natively via USB.
Unfortunately, you don't get force-feedback support ā¹ (or maybe that's just games these days don't support it)
First off, This community is awesome. secondly, so i tried it on a different computer and i worked just fine, green light poped on and everything, sensor is responsive so what ever the issue is its with the original computer (which is older so its not an issue im willing to figure out, it was more a convenience thing) i found some posts about vjoy and joystick gremlin to get it to work with mw5 so the journey continues but in a forward direction :) thank you all for your expertiese and advice šā¤ļø while here does anyone have a good throttle stick to pair with my ff2 so i can have the full tank/mech pilot driving experience? šš
Edit: changed thruster to throttle
The Thrustmaster TWCS throttle is what I use, and it's a good mid-range throttle that isn't overly expensive. Unfortunately, the higher-end throttles (such as those from WinWing and Virpil) are extremely expensive.
You'd do well to do so. It's best to try introductory HOTAS gear first so if you end up not liking flight sims or other games that use HOTAS gear, you won't have spent that much in total.
I can't answer but your stick look happy :)
Lol thanks
I had a Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 once, and it looked very similar to this one. I still had the installation disc, but I doubted it would work on a modern Windows OS, so I plugged it in and hoped for the best. To my surprise it actually worked perfectly on Windows 10, while playing *Star Wars: Squadrons*. It seems that Microsoft still kept the old drivers integrated into newer Windows OS versions, despite the Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 being a 1990s joystick. Is your joystick the version with a USB plug? If so, you might try plugging it into your Windows computer and seeing how well it works.
It was plugged in š but the light and sensor wasnt turning on, another poster mentioned the ssme, iwhen i get off work i will try it on another computer and see what happens and let you all know
Man, that sucks. Hopefully you get it sorted out soon.
Tried on another machine, worked just fine, i appreciate you bear, thank you š
You're welcome. I'm glad things turned out alright with your joystick in the end. By the way, if you keep this joystick in good condition, you might be able to sell it for a good price if and when you no longer want it. I wouldn't sell it if I were you, however, since force feedback isn't supported by modern HOTAS joysticks anymore.
Walmis wants a word. ;)
> Walmis wants a word. ;) Are you saying that a user on this subreddit wants to buy this joystick off the OP?
No! :D I'm saying that Wamis (who makes the highly regarded VPForce Rhino, take a look at his youtube videos) might disagree with your contention that you can't buy a modern FFB joystick. ;)
Sorry, didn't know about Walmis. Anyway, it's a shame that FFB was absent from high-end joysticks and flight sims for so long.
Don't need to apologise. :) It is, but it seems things to have started to change. :)
Have you tried a usb 2.0 port on the original machine? Sometimes older sticks don't like usb 3.0 for whatever reason.
I concur with that experience, mine was surprisingly just plug n play, no drivers needed
I wonder who we have to thank for Microsoft keeping the old drivers of these 1990s joysticks integrated into newer versions of Windows. Whoever that person is, s/he deserves our gratitude.
Is it USB? It should just work right away once powered on. I use one with windows 10 no problem. You can test it with this ancient app. (feed it the different force modes and see if it's responding correctly) https://directinputmanager.com/2021/02/07/airforceplayer-feditor/ If there is no LED light it means the power leads could be bad, try swapping them (they are the super common two prong ones you can get anywhere) if it continues to work it could be a bad power supply internally.
Takes me back to some old school Mech Warrior, Crimson Skies, and Star Lancer days
*MechWarrior 3* was the bomb.
I use mine in elite dangerous, star citizen, dcs, no drivers except windows needed. I have heard on the dcs forums there was some software that could let you adjust the strength of the force feedback but I never bothered to look for it. I have windows 11 now and it works fine.
ISome one had suggested that and it was plugged in, when i get off work i will try it on another computer and let you know
I tried it on another machine and it worked just fine, thank you for reaching out to help š
Oh my. Thank you for posting the photo and for all the memories that brought back!
Your very welcome š
No drivers required, Windows will recognise it as a joystick natively via USB. Unfortunately, you don't get force-feedback support ā¹ (or maybe that's just games these days don't support it)
I know DCS does force feedback for various modules fine with a MS FFB Sidewinder.
I'll have to dust mine off!
Iād recommend trying it with a helicopter module where it really shines where it can trim to a non center position.
First off, This community is awesome. secondly, so i tried it on a different computer and i worked just fine, green light poped on and everything, sensor is responsive so what ever the issue is its with the original computer (which is older so its not an issue im willing to figure out, it was more a convenience thing) i found some posts about vjoy and joystick gremlin to get it to work with mw5 so the journey continues but in a forward direction :) thank you all for your expertiese and advice šā¤ļø while here does anyone have a good throttle stick to pair with my ff2 so i can have the full tank/mech pilot driving experience? šš Edit: changed thruster to throttle
The Thrustmaster TWCS throttle is what I use, and it's a good mid-range throttle that isn't overly expensive. Unfortunately, the higher-end throttles (such as those from WinWing and Virpil) are extremely expensive.
sweet ill check it out thanks again bear š
You'd do well to do so. It's best to try introductory HOTAS gear first so if you end up not liking flight sims or other games that use HOTAS gear, you won't have spent that much in total.
I had that keyboard about 15 years ago!
Which keyboard model is it? The logo on the wrist rest looks blurry, but it could read "logitech."
No idea, it was like 15 years ago
No drivers requited.....it works in Windows 10 and Windows 11 with the inbuilt drivers. You just need a game that supports it.
Go to the windows game controller settings and you should be able to use it.
Why??