Bring Your Classic Joysticks Back to Life with Our USB to Gameport DB-15 Adapter

Revive Microsoft SideWinder and Logitech Joysticks with USB

Do you have a favorite joystick or gamepad from the 1990s collecting dust on a shelf? A Microsoft Sidewinder wheel or joystick? Maybe a Logitech Extreme Digital 3D? Legendary controllers built for the golden age of PC gaming but left behind when the industry moved to USB.
Our USB to Gameport DB-15 Adapter (Part Number 98427) lets you use those classic devices on today’s computers—quickly, reliably, and without special drivers.

Compatibility with Classic Controllers

This adapter supports a broad range of gameport devices, including:

• Microsoft SideWinder Series: Precision Pro, Freestyle Pro, Game Pad Pro (1999), Precision Racing Wheel (1999), Plug & Play Game Pad (2000), Sidewinder Joystick (2000), Game Pad 2.0 (2001)

• Logitech Extreme Digital Series: Extreme Digital and Extreme Digital 3D

• Belkin Joysticks and Gamepads using the standard DB-15 gameport

Because it follows the DirectInput standard, the adapter works with any Windows system that supports USB HID devices—Windows 7 through Windows 11, macOS, and many Linux builds.

Timeless Controllers, Obsolete Ports

For decades, PC gamers relied on the 15-pin gameport interface to connect joysticks, gamepads, and racing wheels. Microsoft and Logitech produced some of the most beloved input devices of the era, but modern computers no longer include a gameport.
Flight-sim pilots, racing enthusiasts, and retro-gaming fans have been forced to keep old hardware running—or give up on their favorite controllers.

Our adapter solves this problem by converting a standard DB-15 gameport plug to USB. Simply connect your classic controller to the adapter, plug it into a modern USB port, and start playing.

Perfect for Retro Gaming and Emulation

Emulation has exploded in popularity. Players today yearn to recreate the feel of classic PCs and arcades, and nothing completes the experience like the original controllers.
With this adapter you can use vintage hardware to play:

• Flight Simulators: Microsoft Flight Simulator (classic editions), X-Wing Alliance, TIE Fighter, Wing Commander, Freespace, Descent, MechWarrior
• Racing Games: Need for Speed III and High Stakes, Colin McRae Rally, Midtown Madness, Nascar Racing
• Sports and Action Titles: FIFA and NBA Live from the late 1990s, Madden NFL, Unreal Tournament, Quake II
• Arcade Emulators: MAME, DOSBox, RetroArch, and more

Simple Plug-and-Play Setup

No drivers. No jumper settings. No legacy sound card required.

1. Connect your classic joystick or gamepad to the DB-15 port on the adapter.
2. Plug the adapter into any USB port on your computer.
3. The device appears as a standard USB game controller—ready to configure in Windows Game Controller settings or your favorite emulator.

Built for Reliability

• Rugged connectors provide a secure fit for heavy joysticks and racing wheels.
• Compact design keeps your gaming setup clean and portable.

Whether you’re flying a mission in Freespace or racing through Need for Speed, your classic controller will feel as responsive as it did in 1999.

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Gaming on Classic Windows Systems

Many of the most beloved PC games were built for Windows 95, 98, and early XP—the era when Microsoft Sidewinder and Logitech Extreme controllers ruled. Titles like Wing Commander, MechWarrior, Need for Speed III, and Flight Simulator 98 were designed around these gameport devices, offering precise analog control that early USB pads could not match.

With the USB to Gameport DB-15 Adapter, you can enjoy these classics on original hardware or on a modern PC running emulators and virtual machines. Whether you maintain a dedicated retro Windows rig or use DOSBox and PCem to recreate the environment, the adapter lets your original joysticks work exactly as they did in the late 1990s—complete with the authentic feel and responsiveness that made these games legendary. Time to give these legendary games and devices a second life.

Order Now and Start Playing

Don’t let your favorite hardware sit unused. Connect it to the future and relive the golden era of PC gaming.

Buy the USB to Gameport DB-15 Adapter today at PCCables.com

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