SideWinder Dual Strike: Cannot Use Game Controller to Control Your View in First-Person Games (242912)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
This article was previously published under Q242912

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike in first-person games such as Quake II, you may be unable to use the game controller to control your view in the game.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if either of the following conditions are true:

  • The Mouselook or Freelook feature is not enabled in the game.

  • The SideWinder Dual Strike is configured to use Joystick mode.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the following methods.

Enable Mouselook or Freelook in the Game

For information about how to enable Mouselook or Freelook in the game, consult the documentation provided with the game or contact the game manufacturer.

Configure the SideWinder Dual Strike to Use Dual Strike FX Mode

To enable Dual Strike FX mode:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Game Controllers.
  3. Click Microsoft Sidewinder Dual Strike, and then click Properties.
  4. On the Settings tab, click Dual Strike FX, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbHardware kbprb kbui KB242912
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