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SideWinder Game Device Software for Windows 95 and 98

Brief Description
If you have one of the following SideWinder devices, make sure you have version 3.02 of the SideWinder software: FreeStyle Pro, Game Pad, Force Feedback Pro, Precision Pro, Standard, and Force Feedback Wheel.

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Quick Details
File Name:SWGameEN.exe
Version:3.02
Date Published:4/26/2001
Language:English
Download Size:6.6 MB
Estimated Download Time: 16 min 56K

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Overview

If you have one of the following SideWinder devices, make sure you have version 3.02 of the SideWinder software: FreeStyle Pro, Game Pad, Force Feedback Pro, Precision Pro, Standard, and Force Feedback Wheel.

Using the SideWinder software, program the buttons and triggers to create your own custom profiles for your favorite games.

Notes: If you have an earlier version of the SideWinder Game Controller software, it is not necessary to remove it before installing SideWinder Game Controller software 3.02 unless you want to install a different language than you were using previously.

Force feedback functionality for the SideWinder Force Feedback Pro is available only in games developed under Microsoft DirectInput® API 5.0 or later. Check your game's box or manual for this information.

You can use your SideWinder Force Feedback Pro joystick in games that do not have force feedback events and it will function as a regular joystick.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 95; Windows 98
To use Microsoft's SideWinder Game Controller Software 3.02, you need:
  • Personal Computer with Pentium 90 processor or higher

  • 16 MB of RAM

  • 40 MB of available hard-disk space

  • Double-speed CD-ROM drive

  • Super VGA, 256 color monitor

  • Sound Blaster compatible audio board with Gameport/MIDI port
    DX 5.0 or later

  • Internet Explorer 3.0a or later or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later, or other frames-capable browser

Note: The availability of all features of the SideWinder Game Controller software will vary with individual games.

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Instructions

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  2. Do one of the following:
    • To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
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