I'll start with my setup.
P4 1.8Ghz, 256MB, Radeon 9600XT, Windows ME, DX9
I played LB2 years ago on my old computer and want to play it again on
this newer one. I am able to do a base install and run the game even
before patching. It runs great in software mode with no problems, except
lack of joystick support. I installed the 2.09 patch and the game still
ran fine.
As for graphics I tried the DDU update and got the game running in D3D
fine. I tried every trick to get glide to work with zero luck. But since
D3D works I don't see a reason to use glide. Is there?
So my problem is that my joystick does not work in the game. It is a
Saitek X45. It is the only game device plugged into the computer. I read
something about possible USB conflicts so I tested that. The X45 is USB.
So is my keyboard and one mouse. To test I plugged in a PS2 keyboard and
mouse and my old Sidewinder (game port) stick. Again the game ran fine
but no joystick.
Both joysticks work fine in Windows and other games. I can fly the
chopper with the keyboard but I refuse to play the game that way. So
what is the secret to getting the game to see my joystick? What am I
missing here?
I think I put all details here. Let me know what else you need to know.