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15 pin adapter
mey:
is there any way i can use a 15 pin joystick through the parallel port? i already wired everything up and i wanted to test it out but the computer that i got didnt have the port. i was wondering if i could do this and use like sneskey or something.
thanx
mey
TheBourneID:
You ought to just look for an inexpensive sound/game card (pricewatch has some that start at $4.00 shipped). It will be alot less work doing it that way than trying to rewire it to the parallel port (if it can even be done), or using an adapter, if available.
Lilwolf:
There are also gameport -> usb adapters out there. These will probably be easier to configure then adding a second sound card that isn't as good.. and disabling everything BUT the game card.
SirPeale:
You can get dedicated gameport cards (heck, I've got one) but I've only seen them in ISA flavors. I'll have to second USB as well.
sonicflood:
15-pin Gameport to USB adapter
How about $6.99 and you get a free joystick as well? :D
http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=FSDAGP-TR&cat=JOY
Scott