Windows 10: How does Windows' 'Game Controllers' properties connect to a joystick?

The situation:We need to use a new game controller with a joystick only hardware on Windows 10 IoT. In the properties of "Game Controllers", moving the joystick is visible in the displayed rectangle with the '+'. Our software using DirectX8 API only reads 0 values for x/y axes.What I've tried so farirectX8 obviously doesn't work, also, it's deprecatedUsing Gaming.Input: not an option, we have no UWPXInput: not an option, we have no XBox compatible deviceUsing joyGetPosEx from MultiMediaSystem: doesn't workThe question:Obviously Windows somehow can "see" the controller and also recognizes

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Microsoft store apps and Generic joystick.

We appreciate your response. Joysticks or game controllers are usually plug and play devices. To better understand your concern, we'd like to know the following:

• If the joystick is connected via the USB port on your device.
• If you've tried using the specified device on another computer.
• If the game controller requires installation based on its manual.
• The version and build of Windows 10 that you're using on your device. To check this, you can perform the steps posted on this
  
  link.

We look forward to an update on your concern.

 

joystick

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Which version of Windows are you currently using?
   
2. Since when are you facing this issue?
   
3. What is the make and model of the joystick?
   

You can try few troubleshooting steps and check if that helps. Run the
Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Tap on Windows + I on the keyboard.
   
2. Click on Update and Security.
   
3. Select Troubleshoot option.
   
4. Now click on Hardware and Devices and
   Run the troubleshooter.
   

You can also refer the following article to
troubleshoot game controllers in Microsoft games.

Hope it helps.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Rudder pedal game controller will not work simultaneously with joystick in Red Baron 3D

Good Day. I'm looking for help on getting my CH Pro Rudder Pedals to work with my Logitech 3 joystick in the flight sim Red Baron 3D. Windows 10 recognizes both game controllers when plugged in, but forces me to pick one as the primary controller. In
the sim, the joystick works fine, but no rudders, regardless if I choose to make the rudders primary. Any suggestions? Thanks.