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Re: USB Q1 XP

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From: AAvK
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 17:15
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> Is it possible to use a USB controller on quake under winXP?
> In the commands it says that 'joystick detected' but when I use the joystick
> nothing happens. I can't set joystick buttons in the config either.


The game is really OLD! So probably not (I could be wrong!). But what is your
opinion on using the keyboard and mouse? I tried the joystick long ago (years ago
in fact), gave it up right away because of the dynamics of K&M play, comparatively.

Alex
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