Does PB use USB Ports to read Joysticks/GamePad?

[Kman1011]

As I wrote in another thread...

I  just studying the docs and wrapping my mind around worldbuffers, Maps ect. i want to re-create a 2D game I made 10 years ago with AMOS. (Alot like the game - Hero of the Golden Talisman). I would like to use this game with a gamepad, but I don't have a joystick port on my new PC - Just USB Ports.

Does PB Support input from USB Ports for the use of Joysticks/Gamepads?

[kevin]

  The interface the device plugs into doesn't make any difference to PB.  Provided the device is compatible with Direct Input (has a driver),  it will work.

[Kman1011]

Thanks Kevin, Il'l look for thatnext time I'm out shopping for a gamepad. I'm not one for mouse or keyboard input games. :)