Microsoft Sidewinder USB Gamepad?

"Muddle" <berniesimmons.TakeThisOut@epix.net> wrote in message
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> Is there any way to get this working under Vista. The sidewinder web site
> is kaput.
> If not what programmable Gamepad exists for Vista. I need one that can be
> programmed to emulate keyboard keys with different profile set up for
> different games.

Dude, the XBox 360 control pad is probably the BEST gamepad for Vista now.
Heh, I said "Dude"... shut up, it's early.

Seriously if you have a wired 360 controller just plug it into Vista and
you're good to go, if you have a Wireless 360 pad you have to buy a little
"dongle" that lets you use the wireless controllers with Windows.

Wireless Receiver:
http://tinyurl.com/yosa39

Allows you to use:
http://tinyurl.com/2ajh3o (Note, any 360 wireless controller will work, not
just the one marked for Windows)

Or you can just go wired for less:
http://tinyurl.com/26v8yr

Your other choice might be a Logitech pad, funny thing is the 360 pad is
based off the most recent logitech wireless design.

As for your sidewinder USB... Can't see why the controller wouldn't just
work in Vista. It's a Microsoft controller, it's not very old, Vista should
have the drivers already for it. What happens when you plug in the device?
Do you get anything? If you go to Gaming Controllers in the control panel
does anything show up for the controller?

-A.