can I calibrate a Logitech extreme 3d pro in windows 8?

Question

I'd like to calibrate my Logitech extreme 3d pro in windows 8, as when I use it in flight sims, the pitch is off centre and I am forced to push the joystick down just to maintain level flight.  There used to be a function within Win7 that you could re-calibrate a game controller but this seems to be lacking in Win8. 

Why make live HARDER for customers?

mike taylor

Answer 1

In Win8 Start Page, type "joystick" and search.  On the right column, click on "Settings" and then click on "Set Up USB Controllers".

If you don't see the joystick listed, then unplug and plug it in again.  The calibration window opens after that when you click on "Properties", then follow the onscreen instructions.

Answer 2

Download the Logitech software from them, it is windows 8 and 10 compatible BUT NOT 8.1 so far. Make a short cut on your desktop. Then open it and click on device, game controller and then properties and you can calibrate it. The problems with windows 8.1 and 10 are power options and you have to uncheck a setting in device manager "human interface devices" and uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" on the properties of the joystick. HOWEVER this was a "work around" from Microsoft and it doesn't always fix the problem. Also right click on the Logitech software and run the troubleshooter. Set it to windows 7 or 8. Search the troubleshooter in the gaming section of windows help and support.

Answer 3

Strange that you have to do this, but when in game controllers and you have the logitech 3d selected, hold down ctrl+shift then click on properties - Bam, you can calibrate. No idea why they would hide something that alot of people are going to use