Serial to USB Joystick Woes

[welly]

Hi Guys

Is there any way a Microsoft Sidewinder Pro joystick with serial connector that I used on an old windows 95 comp, be made to fit my new Toshiba laptop with USB only?
I got MSFS98 up and running but I really don't want to buy a new joystick. Would a USB to serial adaptor work, and if so would I need new drivers. Help!

Cheers
John

[Stratobat]

Would a USB to serial adaptor work

It should work, but go down to your local PC shop and ask one of the guys there before hand

Regards,
Stratobat

[Craig.]

to add to what strat said, make sure its compatible, i have one for my laptop, my joystick came with one and it broke, i tried buying a new convertor it didnt work so i just bought a new joystick. As long as its compatible you shouldnt have a problem

[congo]

I think you'll find it's a Gameport and not a serial connector Welly, so ask for a "gameport to usb" adapter if such an animal exists.

[GeForce]

Yup, it does exist:


Jon -