NHL07-Microsoft sidewinder gamepad problem help please

[damole]

Hi

I had a similar problem with one of my Dualshock II converters and got this response from EA.

Hi Aidan,

Thank you for contacting us here at Electronic Arts Technical Support. I’m sorry for the difficulty that you are having with NHL 07. I understand that you're unable to play the game properly since the controller is not functioning as it should.

Unfortunately, only the supported gamepads are guaranteed to properly work with the game. If you're having issues with an unsupported gamepad, you may try contacting the controller manufacturer and check for any driver updates.

You may also want to click on the following link and see if this will help resolve the issue:
http://ea.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/cci/ea/controller_calibration.php?p_sid=%3c?%20echo%20$p_ sid%20?%3e

Although rare, it is possible that a program running in the background is interfering with proper controller usage.
Click here for instructions on ending your background tasks (http://ea.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/cci/ea/background_tasks.php?p_sid=%3c?%20echo%20$p_sid%20 ?%3e).

NHL 07 supports the following controllers:

Logitech

Cordless Rumblepad™ 2
Rumblepad™ 2 Vibration Feedback Gamepad
RumblePad™
Dual Action™ Gamepad
Cordless RumblePad™
Saitek

P3000 Wireless Pad and Docking Station
P2900 Wireless Pad
P2600 Rumble Pad
P2500 Rumble Pad
P990 Dual Analog Pad
P880 Rumble Pad
Thrustmaster

Dual Trigger 2-in-1 Rumble Force
Rechargeable Wireless 2-in-1 Dual Trigger
2-in-1 Dual Trigger Gamepad
Wireless Dual Trigger Gamepad
FireStorm Dual Power 3
FireStorm Wireless Gamepad
FireStorm Dual Analog 3
Microsoft

Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

Should you require further assistance about this or any Electronic Arts games in the future please visit our website and review our extensive Self Help knowledgebase (http://support.ea.com)

Anthony C.
EA Games Technical Support

Customer 01/14/2007 10:46 PM
I'm using an original Sony Playstation DualShock 2 controller with a USB converter. When I configure my controller for the game the settings are not saved so when I start the game again I have to re assign the controller buttons. I also have NHL2005 and use the same controller without problems. I also have a different native USB controller which also keeps the settings.

Please advise.