I have also lost the ability to use my MSFF USB stick, as designed, but it still works less the FF and centering stuff. I am confident that HTC will do everything they can to resolve the issue. I have been flying AH since Sept 1999 and they have
consistantly proven to me that they do listen and care. Sometimes things have to be sacrificed all in the name of improving game play.
I do
NOT agree with every business decision, like when we lost the night, but it was a major decision and heated discussion topic for a very long time. Since Microsoft no longer offers the device and probably won't support it, we MSFF PP owners are S.O.L, as far as Microsoft is concerned. I still have my very first MS Force Feed stick, analog, that I got for Air Warrior 3 in 1997.
I also have a complete CH USB set to back me up that I have yet to set up because it is NOT Force Feedback. Looks like I might as well get ready to install them and start getting used to that learning curve.
I look back and thank Dale (HiTech) and his vision, his tolerance and support for us players and making this the best flight sim online. I am confident this is just a bump in the road and the pothole crew will be patching it, as always.
Salute HTCK-KEN http://www.cutthroats.com/