Originally posted by MacLone:
<STRONG>I want to use my SideWinder precision pro usb with OSX but am afraid there is no joystick support in OSX.
Can be done in some way? Any ideas?</STRONG>
check out
Game Pad Companion
here's a list of tested device from that site:
Supported Devices
All devices recognized by the Mac OS X HID mechanism should work with GamePad Companion. Mice and Keybaords are not supported by GamePad Companion. They are treated special by Mac OS X, and GamePad Companion will not recognize them. Please download and try the demo to see if your device works properly. Here is a listing of devices that have been tested by users:
Devices that have worked with GamePad Companion
GamePads:
Gravis Destroyer Tiltpad
Gravis Eliminator AfterShock Runmble GamePad
Gravis Eliminator GamePad Pro
Gravis GamePad Pro USB
MacAlly iShock
MacAlly iShock II
Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB
Microsoft SideWinder plug & Play Game Pad
Microsoft Stratogoc Commander
nostrom n50SpeedPad
Thrustmaster Firestorm Digital 2
Joysticks:
Gravis Destroyer AfterShock
Gravis Destroyer Xtreme
Microsoft SideWinder Joystick
Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2 Joystick
Logitech Inc. WingMan Strike Force 3D
Logitech WingMan Attack 2
Saitek Cyborg 3D USB Gold
Thrustmaster Top Gun Afterburner
Thrustmaster Top Gun Fox 2
Other Gaming Devices:
CH F16 FighterStick
CH ProPedals
CH ProThrottle
Logitech Inc. WingMan Formula Force GP
MicrosoftSideWinder Precision Racing Wheel USB version 1.0
"Monster" USB PSX<-->PC (PS2 converter)
Devices Known Not To Work
Saitek X45
Saitek P750
works great for my iShock in OS X. i wouldn't be able to play Spiderman without it.
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