How to connect the joystick to the computer

Many modern games support control using the joystick. Moreover, some of them are comfortable to play solely on the gamepad. This includes "Racing", "Fighting", some types of "action". The joystick computer is connected via any USB port or a special Game port. Consider both options for connectivity.

Connection via USB. Insert the gamead into the USB port and turn the power button on it if it is available. Windows Plug & Play technology should immediately recognize the device and find suitable drivers. If such drivers were found not, insert the branded disc into the drive, which is included with the joystick. Follow the installer's guidelines to download the drivers you need.

If there is no disk with software and the system could not recognize the game device, try installing drivers manually. To do this, enter the name of your gamepad in any search engine and download the installer from the official website or software site. After downloading, open the installation file and follow the instructions of the program.

During installation, the joystick model is determined and its calibration will be proposed. Calibration is a setting of accurate gamepad response to player actions. Press alternately all the buttons and twist in a circle of mini-joysticks and a cross. Complete the calibration by clicking OK.

Check whether your playing device was installed correctly installed in the task manager. Open "Start", right-click on "Computer" and select "Properties". In the Run menu, click on the Device Manager. Here, open the "Game Devices" or "HID" section. If the gamepad is not marked with a red or yellow icon, it means that your device is installed and operates normally.

Connection via Game-Port. With the connection to the game port on new versions of Windows, problems may arise, since drivers for this port, for example, for Windows 7, it is difficult to find. The connector itself remained except on old sound boards. If the game port is available, insert the joystick and see if the system can recognize it. In the Device Manager, open "Sound ... Gaming devices". The "Game Port Joystick" device must be displayed, without yellow and red warning icons.

If you have warning icons, update drivers or turn on the device if it was turned off. The availability of the device in the list means the performance of the port. If not, the game port is possible. Try connecting the joystick to other computers that have the appropriate connector. If he will work there, your game port is faulty.

If you have a joystick under the game port, and the latter is missing on the computer, will help the special adapter to the USB port. You can buy it on the radio market or search AVITO. Another option is to buy an old outer sound card, which has a game port. Such cards are inexpensive.

Having understood with the connection of the joystick, run the game that supports the control of the gamepad. Go to "Settings" and select "Control Settings" / "Assign Keys", etc. Set the convenient purpose of the buttons and save the changes. You can play!

Prevent possible difficulties of connecting the joystick by purchasing modern gamepads from famous firms. In this case, there will be no problems with the search and installation of drivers, as well as solarms with the game port. Connect the game device only to a good and consistently running USB port to avoid technical problems.