plug in the controler first, and see. then install the software, with my logitech you need to install software first then plug in the device when it tells you. At 01:33 p.m. 5/03/2009, you wrote: >Sorry for this being a somewhat lengthy post, but I'm hoping that my >description of this unit will help in getting the assistance I'm looking for. >Here goes: > >I just got a game controller, and haven't a clue as to how to use the darned >thing. It is manufactured by Phillips. I bought it at Wal-Mart for roughly >$16. It came with a mini CD, which I figure is software? Should this >software be installed first, or should the game controller be installed first. > There don't seem to be any instructions in the packaging. Here's what the >unit looks like: > >There is a handle at each side that is facing me if the unit is sitting on the >table. Inward from these, there are 2 knobs that feel sort of felt covered. >To the left of the leftmost one, there is a cross, any of the four lengths can >be depressed. Between the 2 knobs are 4 buttons in a diamond pattern, with >the button on the right center pointing to the right and the other 3 buttons >being sort of oblong shaped, but they are not toggles. Above this diamond >pattern are 2 small round buttons, with sort of a bubble, possibly a small >screen between them. To the right of the right-hand knob is another diamond >pattern of 4 buttons which are larger than those near the left knob. These >are round in shape. Now, along the forward edge of the unit, in front of the >handles I mentioned at the top of this paragraph, there are 4 buttons, >probably 2 for each of the joysticks. Also on this forward edge is a switch >that is not a toggle. It can be pulled to the left as you hold the unit in your hands. This switch will spring back to the right if you release it. The unit did not come with a USB cable, but I think I have one around here somewhere. > >I want to start using this little beast on games for the blind that can be >operated by it, so any thoughts and suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks >in advance. > >--- >If guns cause crime, pencils cause misspelled words. >--- >Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. >If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
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