I have the ace combat 6 flight simulator controller and i lost the 8 inch extentionthat changes the cable from a round plug to a usb so it will work with xbox. how and where can i get another one?

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http://www.pcworld.com/article/2139983/compatibility-with-security-how-to-run-windows-xp-in-a-virtual-machine.html

http://www.howtogeek.com/171395/how-to-get-windows-xp-mode-on-windows-8/

You may be able to do it with a virtual machine setup if windows 8 does not like the game program.
depends on the program and how compatible it is as to if it will run and also direct x may cause you grief also.
If it worked in a dos type enviroment a dos emulator may work but I am unsure it really if trial and error testing to see if it will work.

nope

Make sure, that your Joystick is compatible with the version you are having problems with. If not, make sure that it's enabled in the configuration of MCFS. If none of those work, you will most likely have to purchase a more compatible Joystick.

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ok go to this site and reinstall the logitech gaming software.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/441/302&cl=us,en?softwareid=3916&osid=13

once on that screen select multilingual 64-bit, this should fix your problem.

Some joysticks are not compatible with certan games for expmple when i am using flight simulator and change to my combat flight simulator i have to change joysticks
the only other thing i would think is try deleting the currently installed driver for the joystick and then download a driver for a joystick that is surported, it wont work as well but at least it might accully work

Many Serial to USB converters are not compatible with FMS because of the way interpret the signal. Some are OK but it may be cheaper and simpler to buy a USB flight sim box. Try ebay

There are no slots on the 360 for that kind of connection. You should have another smaller wire which this plugs into, and on the other end is a USB.

order a new controller or replacement parts of ebay....

I am farmiliar with most flight simulators and know that you have to go to settings on the main menu the controls and select joystick, enable joystick and/or calibrate joystick. If this doesn't wok then in gameplay push "alt" on your keyboard if the task bar for flight simulator isn't at the top. Once or if it is allready there select settings and then enable joystick. If this doesn't work then call or contact or google microsoft flight simulator.