You can even run two macros simultaneously. There are many well-made schemes included with the software, in case you don't feel like creating your own, and the fully customizable scheme editor allows you to make changes even to these. The scheme editor can take advantage of the shift button, allowing you to place keystrokes, macros (several combination, or often-used, button presses or keystrokes bound together to produce a certain function in a game) or combinations of both on any gamepad button, in shifted mode or not. When installing on Windows 2000 the software warns that it might not work correctly as it is meant for Windows 98, but there weren't any apparent limitations or malfunctions once it was installed. Also included on the CD is Game Controller Software v.4.0, which contains, among other things, an online user's guide, a link to the MSN Gaming Zone, and schemes and a scheme editor. The drivers installed without incident on both Windows, exactly as advertised, without requiring a reboot (which, in itself, is something to cheer about). This was much appreciated on a recent trans-Atlantic plane trip ) It's no secret that USB is the way the market is going, and the SideWinder Pro is a good illustration of why.
Further, the port size and versatility of the Universal Serial Bus has prompted most laptop vendors to include it on their products, meaning that you can now use the SideWinder on most new laptops. Point it to the included CD and you're off and running. Simply plug the Gamepad Pro into a USB port and Windows 98 or 2000 will immediately detect it and prompt for drivers. Also, the pad installs ridiculously easily.
No reboot, no fooling around in device manager, nothing. After you are finished gaming and it's time to go back to work, just pull the SideWinder out of the USB port and plug your USB printer (or scanner, or whatever) back in and away you go. Firstly, the pad is completely hot swappable, like most other USB devices.
That means some really nice functionality and convenience. As mentioned before, the SideWinder Game Pad Pro supports USB exclusively.
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