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lastexit [uk]
21-Nov-2003, 00:37
Ive got an ms sidewinder pad. its got an gameport and a usb adapter. ive squashed the usb bit and my mobo has'nt got a gameport on it.
Anyone know if i can get another gameport to usb adapter?
terroristteddy
21-Nov-2003, 19:48
pop into your local curry's or dixons and ask, dunno where you'd get one online
could try their websites i suppose
Harry Palmer
21-Nov-2003, 22:18
This sort of thing? http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/module.asp?CartID=031121211609255&moduleno=30320&P roducts=1
12:99 from Maplin
terroristteddy
21-Nov-2003, 23:38
that seems a lot
try and find a dodgy old soundcard with one?
http://www.glasgowcomputing.com/acatalog/Computer_Centre_sitecom_39.html
Half way down the page!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000A03JP/ref=br_lf_ce_4/202-5013211-8038222
Two in one, not bad for me!
Not easy to find as you think :?
>>> Please note that this 'Sitecom' device does not support digital game devices.<<<
From numerous websites im afraid!
lastexit [uk]
22-Nov-2003, 22:36
>>> Please note that this 'Sitecom' device does not support digital game devices.<<<
Not sure how much i payed for the controler (3 or 4 years ago) but £14 all in seems a bit steep for whats basicaly an adaptor cable.
I think it will probably pay me to buy a new game pad.
Thanks to all for posting replys and links, youve been a great help.
just found this http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&pro duct_uid=54297
Didnt realise they were this cheap, and a couple of free games!
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