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Rhianna Demina

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Join date: 17 May 2007

Posts: 16

06-21-2008 15:12

does anyone know if there are any gamepads, controllers joysticks etc that are compatible with SL? Driving with the keyboard is really a drag!

DancesWithRobots Soyer

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Join date: 7 Apr 2006

Posts: 701

06-21-2008 15:17

The RC versions support 3d controllers such as the Space Navigator. I use one and it works well. Others have used 3d Xbox controllers.

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Amy Stork

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Join date: 26 Feb 2006

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06-21-2008 15:19

I never had an issue with keypads - but I did read abou tthis thing on slashdot which has been invented that looks amazing. Basically it uses your webacm to follow objects around so you can use *anything* as a controller. Including eventually your own face I guess. That means that you could map your real facial movements onto your AV - and when you move your head your POV could change - wickd stuff but unlikely to be out of beta for a while

It's till rudimentary but the posiibilities for Sl are anoromouse

http://www.camspace.com/

Osgeld Barmy

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Join date: 22 Mar 2005

Posts: 3,336

06-21-2008 15:19

all are compatible with the right software running

http://www.pinnaclegameprofiler.com/features.html

Rhianna Demina

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Join date: 17 May 2007

Posts: 16

06-21-2008 16:00

the RC version?
Also any clues on how to get Windows xp to recognize an XBox 360 controller?

Dana Hickman

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Join date: 10 Oct 2006

Posts: 1,515

06-21-2008 16:32

Saitek P2500 rumble force pad... about $35
USB/Digital/Dual Analog Joysticks/10 programmable buttons.
(kinda looks like a PS2 controller but with lots more options)
Program software so you can map any key, button, direction to any SL function, key combo, or shortcut you want.

game controllers?
Rhianna Demina Registered User Join date: 17 May 2007 Posts: 16	06-21-2008 15:12 does anyone know if there are any gamepads, controllers joysticks etc that are compatible with SL? Driving with the keyboard is really a drag!
DancesWithRobots Soyer Registered User Join date: 7 Apr 2006 Posts: 701	06-21-2008 15:17 The RC versions support 3d controllers such as the Space Navigator. I use one and it works well. Others have used 3d Xbox controllers. _____________________ "Two lives I have. One life I live. One life I dream. In dreams I remember the better in me."
Amy Stork Way past use by date Join date: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 646	06-21-2008 15:19 I never had an issue with keypads - but I did read abou tthis thing on slashdot which has been invented that looks amazing. Basically it uses your webacm to follow objects around so you can use anything as a controller. Including eventually your own face I guess. That means that you could map your real facial movements onto your AV - and when you move your head your POV could change - wickd stuff but unlikely to be out of beta for a while It's till rudimentary but the posiibilities for Sl are anoromouse http://www.camspace.com/
Osgeld Barmy Registered User Join date: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 3,336	06-21-2008 15:19 all are compatible with the right software running http://www.pinnaclegameprofiler.com/features.html
Rhianna Demina Registered User Join date: 17 May 2007 Posts: 16	06-21-2008 16:00 the RC version? Also any clues on how to get Windows xp to recognize an XBox 360 controller?
Dana Hickman Leather & Lace™ Join date: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,515	06-21-2008 16:32 Saitek P2500 rumble force pad... about $35 USB/Digital/Dual Analog Joysticks/10 programmable buttons. (kinda looks like a PS2 controller but with lots more options) Program software so you can map any key, button, direction to any SL function, key combo, or shortcut you want.

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