SideWinder Game Controller Steers to One Side (310589)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad
This article was previously published under Q310589

SYMPTOMS

After you plug your Microsoft SideWinder game controller into your computer's universal serial bus (USB) port, you may notice that it steers sharply to one side when you play a game. As a result, you may need to steer in the opposite direction to move in a straight line during game play.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you plug the game controller into your computer's USB port while the steering wheel is turned sharply to one side or (if you are using a Microsoft SideWinder game pad) while one of the buttons on the directional keypad is pressed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods, as appropriate to your game controller.

Method 1: Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel

  1. Unplug the game controller from your computer's USB port.
  2. Center the steering wheel.
  3. Plug the game controller back in to the USB port.

Method 2: Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad

  1. Shut down your computer.
  2. Ensure that the directional keypad is centered.
  3. Restart your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the SideWinder game controller, browse to the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1016

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/28/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB310589
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