Gamepad Problem with USB Adaptor

[Tendrak]

I have a problem with my gamepad adaptor for the ps2 gamepad..
That being said, I've done a search on all the forums looking for it, but I haven't found one similar to this.
Also I have tried turning the rumble feature off, downloading the latest DirectX, and Reinstalled the drivers, and Uninstalled them.

Anyway so this is my problem:
The gamepad works fine and well, but after about 30-60 minutes of play, the gamepad just shuts off.
I can then try anything I want but it won't work again.
ALSO it doesn't work after that in the ffxi test or the control panel, all I can do is restart my computer..
It has NOTHING to do WHATSOEVER with FFXI crashing..

Anyone know how to fix this?

[DJplaeskool]

What OS are you using?
If it's XP, then Gamepad performance deterioration is a known unresolved issue with DirectX and all versions of XP...
I have a similar setup, but after about 30 minutes, I lose all analog function and have to use digital for movement...
I haven't heard of a gamepad totally shutting down...so It may be a compatibility issue with the adaptor itself...
You might want to try some 3rd party gamepad calibration/detection/mapping tools, like Thrustmapper or the like...

[Tendrak]

Yes I'm using windows XP...So that might be it.

I'm currently downloading that Thrustmapper program, if that doesn't work then well..I don't really know. :sweat:

[EDIT] Err I downloaded the program, and installed it and pressed "Thrustmapper" under the thrustmapper icon in the system tray but it will only detect thrustmaster gamepads..:confused: (scjoose if I'm being a dummy)
Also I have no idea of any other so called 3rd party gamepad programs, so if this doesn't work then well..

[decimo]

i had the same problem, using XP also i did this..


Right click on My Computer -> Properties -> Click on the Hardware tab -> Device Manager

now in here find where it says USB Controllers or Universal Serial Bus Controllers, click the little + sign to expand it, then right click on the USB Root Hub and click properties -> then click the Power Management Tab and uncheck the box.


Hope this helps

[ruffrydasean]

hmmmm...maybe its my controller/adapter that makes FFXI just Quit out altogether as if i've pressed the windows key then....I have the Windows key disabled so it's not that. Maybe my Video card overheating:confused: :confused:

[Tendrak]

Originally posted by decimo
i had the same problem, using XP also i did this..


Right click on My Computer -> Properties -> Click on the Hardware tab -> Device Manager

now in here find where it says USB Controllers or Universal Serial Bus Controllers, click the little + sign to expand it, then right click on the USB Root Hub and click properties -> then click the Power Management Tab and uncheck the box.


Hope this helps

yay this works! Thanks alot!
The Thrustmapper thing didn't but thanks anyway for your help!