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Lists the game controllers installed on your system. If you want to test, configure, or recalibrate a controller, select it, and then click Properties.


Updates the information displayed in the Game Controllers list.


Click to add a new game controller.


Click to remove the selected game controller.


Click to test or calibrate this game controller.


Click to start the Windows 2000 Troubleshooter.


Lists the controller IDs and the game controllers currently assigned to each ID, and the port in which the game controller is installed.


Indicates that a manufacturer-provided property sheet is available for this device. Clear the check box to use the system default.


Click to change the ID assigned to the selected game controller.


Choose a port from this list to assign to your game controller.


Lists game controllers both by type (for example, 2-button flight yoke) and by product name. For example, Microsoft SideWinder (Auto Detect). Choose the specific product name of your game controller if it is listed.

If your game controller product name or type is not listed, click Add Other to install drivers for your game controller or click Custom to create a game controller.


Click here if your game controller is not listed in the Game Controllers list and you have an installation disk. This opens the Add New Hardware wizard. Click Have Disk and follow the instructions on the screen.


Click here if your game controller is not listed in the Game Controllers list and you do not have an installation disk. You will be able to specify the characteristics of your controller.


Specifies how many axes your game controller has. Although there are exceptions, two-axis game controllers typically provide up, down, forward, and back motions. Three-axis game controllers generally provide a throttle control. Four-axis game controllers usually provide a throttle and a rudder.


Specifies that the third axis is a rudder or pedals.


Specifies that the third axis is a Z axis.


Specifies how many buttons your game controller has.


Specifies that you have a controller designed to simulate an aircraft yoke or stick.


Specifies that you have a touch-directional controller, which usually has two to four buttons.


Specifies that your controller is a steering wheel.


Type a name for the custom game controller. This name will appear in the list of available controllers installed on your computer.


Specifies that your controller is a joystick.


Select a controller ID to assign to the controller name in the Game Controllers list..

Some games require the game controller to be assigned to controller ID 1


Displays the selected controller ID. To assign a game controller to this ID, click the controller name in the Game Controllers list.


Lists the available game controllers. Click the controller you want to assign to the selected ID, and then click OK.


Select Rudder/Pedals if your game controller has a rudder or pedals, or if you have attached a separate rudder or pedals, to ensure they will work in your games.


Resets the device controls to the default settings. For USB controllers, the settings are obtained from the device itself. For other controllers, generic settings are used based on controller type.


Click to calibrate your game controller. Calibration sets the range of motion for the axes of your game controller.


Use to test the range of motion. If you cannot reach all four corners of the test box, try recalibrating the game controller.


Use to test the range of motion. If you cannot reach the top and bottom of the test box, try recalibrating the game controller.


Use to test your game controller's point-of-view (POV) hat. You can test up to four POV hats. The first POV hat is red, the second blue, the third black, and the fourth green. If it does not respond correctly, click the Troubleshoot button for help solving the problem.


Tests your game controller's buttons. Press each button one at a time. Button number assignments are determined by your game controller's manufacturer.