USB connector for an old Sidewinder FFB joystick?

[chief301 0]

Hi folks!

I'm new to this site and I wonder if anyone can tell me my options if I have an original Sidewinder FFB joystick with a game port connector that used to plug into the back of my SONY Vaio computer. I just bnought a new DELL XPS 400 MCE and of course it ony takes USB hookups. Where can I get a conversion plug to allow me to connect my joystick?

Any help is appreaciated.

[Relic 0]

I do believe a coversion plug will cost you anywhere from $25 to $50, and a new joystick will run you $25, for a halfway decent one anyhow. I scooped a Logitech Attack3 for $25, works bonus, and no drivers required.

 

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/CA/EN,crid=2221,contentid=6953,detail=2

 

I had a digital Force Feedback stick at one time, it didn't last long, and I wasn't impressed by it in the first place, personally, I think FF is overated.

[chief301 0]

Thanks, Relic for the quick comeback. I was afraid that is my best solution if a conversion cable is more than $20 bucks or so. I'm also looking to adapt my HP 722c printer and HP 5100c scanner and that will be about $35 bucks each. The lesson here is not to wait 10 years to update your system!!

[Relic 0]

I have a ton of conversion plugs, if you're anywhere near Ontario, Canada, lemme know exactly what kind of plugs you need. I have mouse adapters, printer adapters, man, you name it, I probably have it, and I don't use them, they sit in a box collecting dust. Even if you're in the US, shipping will only be like $3, I'll cover it, not a prob.

 

If you can take a pic of the plug you want to convert from, or find a pic online, I'll let you know if I have the converter.

[Netmaniac100 0]

Hi there. Maybe you should look at the box of your joystick (If you still have it...) cuz the latest models of the sidewinder came with a bundled USB adaptor (15female -> USB). If not, you can check in RadioShack.

 

Greetings.

Gustavo.O.

[Relic 0]

Originally posted by Netmaniac100:

Quote:

Hi there. Maybe you should look at the box of your joystick (If you still have it...) cuz the latest models of the sidewinder came with a bundled USB adaptor (15female -> USB). If not, you can check in RadioShack.

 

Greetings.

Gustavo.O.

 

His joystick is maybe 10 years old, heh heh heh, no USB adaptor in that box.

[chief301 0]

Thanks fellows for the options. Relic, you're right about the age of my joystick...I don't think USB was even invented when I bought around '95! I'm going to try Radio Shack to see if i can get what I need first. I'll keep your offer in mind if I still need to use my old printer and scanner instead of buying a new All-In-One unit. Thanks again for your input.

[Relic 0]

You're welcome, and not a prob chief, we're all here to help each other out.

[Joystick-Angry 0]

Hey Relic, so you are shipping free conversion plugs for old Joysticks? I have recently acquired an old Performance PC Mission SV-200 Joystick. It has two horizontal rows of prongs, it's the male type, with 15 pins (8 on top, 7 on bottom) and I only have a 9 pin male plug at the back of my computer... I also have several USB ports.

[Joystick-Angry 0]

Oops, I'm several years too late...