I just got a new Dell that seems to lack a gameport adapter. Obviously
new controls would be good - but I'm not so hardcore or deep pockets
that I wouldn't prefer some way to hold onto my existing set-up (A
thrustmaster FCS & WCS & CH non-Pro Pedals). I've seen multi-port
adapters that plug into one of the computer's USB ports. Has anybody
had experience with these things? Would it be easier to just get a
dedicated PCI gameport?

On 22 Apr 2005 06:55:05 -0700, "FatKat" > wrote:

>I just got a new Dell that seems to lack a gameport adapter. Obviously
>new controls would be good - but I'm not so hardcore or deep pockets
>that I wouldn't prefer some way to hold onto my existing set-up (A
>thrustmaster FCS & WCS & CH non-Pro Pedals). I've seen multi-port
>adapters that plug into one of the computer's USB ports. Has anybody
>had experience with these things? Would it be easier to just get a
>dedicated PCI gameport?

I've used a USB to Gameport adaptor on a laptop. Works well with my
home made analog yoke/throttle and rudder pedals with 4 buttons.
It's a very cheap and effective option.

David

FatKat wrote:

> I just got a new Dell that seems to lack a gameport adapter. Obviously
> new controls would be good - but I'm not so hardcore or deep pockets
> that I wouldn't prefer some way to hold onto my existing set-up (A
> thrustmaster FCS & WCS & CH non-Pro Pedals). I've seen multi-port
> adapters that plug into one of the computer's USB ports. Has anybody
> had experience with these things? Would it be easier to just get a
> dedicated PCI gameport?
>
My Wingman came with an adapter cable Gameport to USB. Works fine.