SideWinder Force Feedback Pro: Minimum System Requirements (270681)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro
This article was previously published under Q270681

SUMMARY

This article lists the minimum system requirements that are needed to use the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro game controller.

MORE INFORMATION

To use the SideWinder Force Feedback Pro game controller, you need:
  • Multimedia PC with a Pentium 90 MHz or higher processor
  • Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98
  • 16 megabytes (MB) of RAM
  • 25 MB of available hard disk space
  • Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive
  • Super VGA, 256-color monitor
  • SoundBlaster-compatible sound card with a MIDI-enabled game port
  • Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software
  • Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
NOTE: Forces are only enabled in games that use the Microsoft DirectInput Force Feedback API version 5.0 or later.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
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