Saitek x36 question

[AKHog]

My friend is letting me borrow a Saitek x36 setup for a few weeks. Its the older version (non usb). First of all, there is no place to plug it in to my comp! my other stick is usb. i dont have a sound card or a game card. (sound is part of mobo). i think thats the problem, if thats the case i can probably go pick up a game card for pretty cheap.
Next is i have no drivers or software for it. I know i can dl the drivers, but does that usaly come with all the software needed to program it?
TIA

[214thCavalier]

OK my advice dont waste your time trying.
The earlier analogue X36's had many problems after suffering with one for about 1.5 years it was a relief to swap to the USB version.
Drivers if you do bother are complete, nothing else needed other than time and patience programming it.

[ 07-09-2001: Message edited by: 214thCavalier ]

[1776]

Don't even mess with the analog setup

It will be very frustrating,VERY!!!  You will get more  enjoyment by hitting your thumb with a hammer then programning the stick  But if you must.....
combo views like up forward look like this 5: 8: and you have to change them to 5 + 8: to get them to work.  Also see if you can find Digital asprin somewhere as you will need it!! There's a section on the BBS at Saitekhelp.com for some reading before you begin to mess up your puter with this stick.

To bad you don't have the use of a USB X36.  The USB version was what the analog version was supossed to be.  The analog version is a DOG,BIG TIME!!!

[Eagler]

USB is great. Analog - not worth the trouble..

[2Late4U]

I used the analog(s) since they first came out, and while a great ride....they do have issues.  Not the least of which is stickey keys, spiking pots (when they get older), and a real pain on faster systems.  I loved them as best I could...but the USB version is far and away better