Reddit reviews Tekit USB to 15 Pin Joystick Gameport Converter by Tekit
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Connectivity: 15 pin DSUB female port to USB male plug.Cable length: 1.8mUnique 4 mode switch for maximum compatibility and flexibility.Fully plug and play - no software requiredOperating System Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista and WIndows 7
it's probably a game port. this isn't a connector you'd find on a modern PC, but i imagine people have built adapters to connect them to USB. you might see if anyone in r/hotas has an idea.
edit: USB to game port adapter on Amazon.
>You can get adapters for old joysticks to USB, e.g.
>https://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Pin-Joystick-Gameport-Converter/dp/B002JV6JPS
Just FYI - This adapter don't support ForceFeedback, at the best will make and MS FFB PRO work like a ordinary 4 buttons+POV HAT joystick. But OP FFB PRO no longer exist. :)
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/USB-Pin-Joystick-Gameport-Converter/dp/B002JV6JPS
You can get one of these adaptors .
That's the one I have, and it works pretty well with some old steering wheel I have. Don't recall if I tried it on Win 8.
You can get adapters for old joysticks to USB, e.g.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Pin-Joystick-Gameport-Converter/dp/B002JV6JPS
I do not know how well they work but it might be worth a go. I have seen someone use one, and run into some issues, here
VKB Europe's recent "Products availability" (14th Feb) had..
Gunfighter Mk.II (PRO) MCG: produced for EU in sufficient amount and expected to be shipped to our store next week . We aim to keep this product in permanent stock.
It's the stick I have my eye on, at some point.
I've had an X55 .. mine broke twice in 12 months. MadCatz were great and replaced the parts both times, but I decided to sell it on after the 2nd replacement. I don't think the X56 is much of an improvement - the switches for the buttons/hats are just too cheap to last. I would avoid this if you want a hard wearing stick.
VPC looks similar/just as nice but I am also put off by the mounting system. My PC is used by my wife and for other things and space is at a premium so even though the mount is easily removed (I believe) I simply don't have space to put it anywhere.
As for throttles. I have a CH pro, it's not a great example of it's kind however as there is a lot of play and jitter at the ends of the range. But, it has an analog stick which is essential for the space sim stuff I prefer (Elite Dangerous). It's not a great throttle if you want a realistic "feel" however, so avoid if you're concerned about that. It's basically plastic on plastic with no resistance.
You might see if you can pick up a 2nd hand Thrustmaster Warthog thottle as they are, I believe, considered to be top notch.