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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Badfish1 on July 21, 2004, 09:00:41 AM

Title: USB or Gameport stick?
Post by: Badfish1 on July 21, 2004, 09:00:41 AM

Which way is ideal? Also, if I want to get the throttle and pedals, how do all three components connect unless USB is the method?

Thanks in advance.

Title: USB or Gameport stick?
Post by: Skuzzy on July 21, 2004, 10:48:19 AM

Generally speaking USB is going to be better than the game port.  Better support in the long run is one factor.

The connections will depend on the equipment.  Some stick setups route the throttle through the joystick, which means only one USB port is needed.  Some don't.

If you only have one or two USB ports on your computer, then get a powered USB hub and connect it to one of your USB ports.  Be sure it s a powered hub, as a non-powered hub would require power from your computer and the manufacturer many not have taken into account the extra power needed to drive more ports in their design.