n64 pad for linux

[matthew]

so i've been enjoying Playing N64 games on linux however one thing that really annoys me is that my sidewinder gamepad (original gameport) works well for most games but N64 titles need analog control so i was wondering what can i do to remedy the situation

if possible i'd like to be able to use real n64 pads under Gentoo Linux but i've got no idea how
I'd use a pc pad if there were any decent ones around

Suggestions in this thread please :D

[Hacktarux]

First solution: try to find a store that's still selling an adaptoid, and get one. You can use your real n64 pad with that.

Second solution: i don't know.... what's the problem exactly with your gamepad ?

[matthew]

First solution: try to find a store that's still selling an adaptoid, and get one. You can use your real n64 pad with that.

Second solution: i don't know.... what's the problem exactly with your gamepad ?

adaptoid works with linux ?
if so how well does it work ?
coz i'll use it as my main pad if it works well

i have a microsoft sidewinder and the problem is no analog stick

[matthew]

Ok i bought an adaptoid how would i go about using it in linux ?
any ideas ?

[Hacktarux]

Well, i don't own one myself, but it's been reported to work exactly like any other usb pad with blight plugin.

[matthew]

Thanks it works very well indeed :D
it was just plug and play on the linux side of it as i have joydev and hid modules loaded into the kernel