Re: Logitech Gaming Software Download Windows 11
Nelson Suggs
As much as I love my Joysticks they are too cumbersome for my small retrogaming space - I was wondering if I could use any of my USB gamepads on a Windows 98 PC.. I'm looking at my Logitech F310 at the moment. The download pagefor the device lists drivers for "Windows XP (and older)" but I'm not sure if that can be trusted.. Does anyone use this gamepad on Windows 98?
That download page you linked isn't just a driver. That's the Logitech Gaming Software which allows you to program compatible gamepads and even some mice like the G300/G300s. I strongly advise that you DO NOT install that version under Win9x because it no longer supports it.
I too am a big fan of the F310. I really think it's the best all-around gamepad device for PCs, old and new. The DirectInput/XInput switch on the back is what makes it so good for such a wide array of applications. If you've only got room for one gamepad, the F310 is the one to get. However, it does have a couple of minor drawbacks: small-but-noticeable deadzones in the analog sticks, and a lack of the rumble feature. Some folks also bitch about the D-Pad, but I have no complaints with it. I mean, clearly the original NES/SNES and PS1/PSX/PS2 controllers had superior D-Pads, but the F310 works well enough and doesn't require an adapter to do it.
(I still prefer an original PS1/PSX DualShock with a Mayflash adapter for emulation purposes. The iBuffalo SNES knock-off controller is also very good. For pure emulation purposes, this one looks even better, but I haven't purchased one yet.)
If you choose to use the Logitech Gaming Software, you can also program the F310 with it. Personally, I prefer JoyToKey (final Win9x version here) for programming my input devices. However, I do use the Logitech Gaming Software along with a G300 mouse on a dedicated WinXP legacy gaming machine. Anyway, the last version of the Logitech Gaming software for Win9x, v4.60, is here:
It doesn't mention the F310 as a supported device, but as dr_st already mentioned, the F310 in DirectInput mode is recognized as a "Logitech Dual Action" by Windows. v4.60 of the Logitech Gaming Software does support the Dual Action gamepard, so I think it's worth trying out with very minimal risk to be had.
I just registered to say that this is the only one that worked for me. Just threw together a little 98 retro machine and my F310 arrived today. The 2 Wingman files you suggested at the bottom of your post would not see the controller (3.30 and 3.65), but the Logitech gaming software 4.60 did. 98SE, PIII 933, Voodoo 5.
Hi everyone, sorry for the thread bump, I'm looking at creating a Win 98 PC at the moment, and looking at controller options. Thanks to this thread I found out the F310 works with 98 and I can still buy them today, but I also noticed the F710 is available too (with rumble support/wireless), and I wondered if anyone had any experience getting this to work with 98 too? Do these pads use the same drivers? Does the software allow calibration of the dead zones?
I'm sorry for necroing this thread, but considering I was looking for this information just today might indicate that the info I've got is still and will be relevant for as long as people try to play retro games with modern peripherals ?
I tried it again, but the F710 (in Direct Input mode) shows up was Logitech Wireless F710, and windows cant find any drivers for it. I have the Logitech software (4.60 i think) installed, but cant seem to find any drivers for it.
So I've read that on a windows keyboard its control+c control+v on Mac. That crtl takes place of commend. All I keep getting is a checkmark. Would love to use the keyboard that came with my 27 2017 iMac but its that tiny thing without a number pad and I just can't stand it.
They are set right. It appears that logitech gaming keyboards have an issue here. The windows key and the "right click" (is that what that key is called?) Wont detect on a Mac. Found a basic Microsoft keyboard and plugged it up and it works fine.
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