Joystick keeps disappearing in 2K???

[resinboy]

Hi everyone: wasn't sure whether to post here or Hardware, so here goes
I have a Microsoft Precision Pro stick. Just switched to 2Kpro about a month ago. Got around to hooking up my stick, and when I go to check the status ( in the add/remove joystick window)it switches back and forth between ok/not connected. Figuring it was drivers, I uninstalled/reinstalled my SBLive drivers(since that's where the gameport is) and it was fine for 2 hours of UT. I go out, come home, load Q3, problem is back.
Checked the sound card in Device Manager, and it says all is well. Any ideas????
Resinboy

 

[MulLa]

Well I know I am an idiot so I'd check the connection? Since you didn't mention on your post that you double checked the connections. Is there W2K dirvers for your joystick? That might help.

 

[resinboy]

interestingly enough, microsoft does not have 2K drivers on their site( probably my problem). This sucks, as this is my stick of choice after going through about 5 of them

 

[Bozo]

Same problem here.

Bozo

 

[wj]

My joystick doesn't disappear but does stop working at times. I have a Precision Pro with win2k installed. I couldn't find a driver for win2k at microsoft site. But did find a newer driver than I had, going to try it.



wj

 

[Burn]

I have the same problem with my Force Feedback Wheel. They also screwed up with the drivers and put the brake on the R-Axis! Now the wheel doesn't even work right in Midtown Madness 1 & 2.

 

[resinboy]

probably Microsoft getting ready to release their new line of "2K Compatible" joysticks.
I just got back from buying a Logitech stick that is 2K compatible. Guess we'll see how it goes.

 

[resinboy]

the new Logitech stick includes 2K drivers- it works fine with Q3, however does not work at all with UT!!! Shoot me please :0