![]() ![]() Microsoft Microsoft Express Mouse (Mouse and Keyboard Center)ĪMD Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller Outdated or Corrupted drivers: 4/19 Device/Driver Scan performed on, Computer: HP G6-1250se - Windows 7 32 bit Prolific Prolific USB-to-Serial Bridge (COM6) Intel Intel(r) AIM External TV Encoder Driver 0 Intel(R) 82810 Graphics Controller (Microsoft Corporation) Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 8C08 Burr-Brown USB Audio Codec 2900 (commercial 2.8.45)ĪVerMedia AVerMedia A350 MiniCard Hybrid ATSC TV Microsoft Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse (IntelliPoint) Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series PCI Express Root Port #6 - 8C1A ![]() Outdated or Corrupted drivers: 7/20 Device/Driver (Re)install newest driver package from the Saitek website.Scan performed on, Computer: HP Pavilion ze4600 - Windows 7 64 bit Delete the two entries referring to the R440 wheel in the device manager, make sure to select the checkbox to delete the driver software when doing so.ģ. Delete any folder in the registry starting with "VID_06A3" in the folder HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM".Ģ. However, this can be easily resolved by following the instructions below:ġ. The site also has links to the Saitek Smart Technology profile editor that I personally never found a use for.įixing the Force Feedback problem: I think the drivers are originally for Windows 7 and hence the force feedback encounters some issues on modern versions of Windows. As a swansong, I couldn't help but immortalise it through the following YouTube video.įor those still hooked on to the device, following are some useful links and instructions that might come in handy.ĭrivers: They can be downloaded directly from the Saitek website by browsing to the Saitek section and scrolling down to 'Saitek R440 Force Feedback Wheel'. No sim or arcade game was ever an obstacle, unless the game manufacturer chose to not support custom wheels. It was then, very difficult to let it go, especially as it still worked the way it did when it was first unboxed, eons ago. It was built like a tank and the exaggerated force feedback certainly provided one of the best arm exercises you can get. It did most of what any of the more expensive wheels would do, if you could temper your expectations. The price certainly made it easier to convince irate parents who would otherwise be bothered at having another wasteful "toy" around. After all, it happened to be my first and only gaming wheel.įor its price, it was hard to beat the R440. I suppose I am attaching a bit too much emotion to an inanimate object, but the Saitek R440 Force Feedback certainly evokes them. There are some items that you hold fond memories of but there comes a time when you have to let it go. ![]()
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