I have both a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and a very old Microsoft Sidewinder. Both are recognized in Windows 8.1.

But the Newer Logitech has absolutely no effect in Dogfight. The older Sidewinder does seem to be detected but and I can fire the guns with it, but the airplane just spins uncontrollably with it.

How do I set these up to so I can use them in DogFight?

a xbox360 controller on Windows 8.1 laptop will work and make sure it has a cord im not sure about your others

Yes I'm aware of the xBox Controller. I have one and it works, but the half-inch nob on it that they call a joystick is useless for a flight sim game. It's meant to be used with your thumb and gives you very poor control, especially for aiming purposes. I want to be able to use a proper joystick that you grasp with your hand.

It's strange that the game somewhat recognizes the old Microsoft Sidewinder while it doesn't seem to have any awareness of the newer Logitech Extreme 3D Pro.

If the game had a joystick setup module, like WarThunder for instance, then if it is recognized at all by the Game as the old Microsoft SideWinder is, you could go in and configure it and make it work properly.

that would b soo cool to use a joystick. If it's possible, I MAY actually use my laptop to pay DF! And go buy a joystick lol