JoyType() bug

I have a Logic 3 USB Joypad (digital with 10 buttons, looks like a Playstation pad) when using Joytype to read the joystick it comes up as analogue.

simple code demonstration:

Print JoyType()
Waitkey

reports 2 which in the docs says this is an analogue joypad

can anyone confirm this bug, I have a Logic 3 joypad the one that looks like a PS1 pad and has 10 buttons

Yeah, you are right. I have the same gamepad and it returns as type 2.
Blitz3D 1.98 and the free version of BlitzBasic from the PC Plus mag, both returned 2.
Could it be a typo error in the documentation !.

I dont think it as my other digital pad turns up as type 1, also Stevie G who has an analogue stick also plays Elite Multiplayer with Type 2 analogue controls.

I think Blitz3d has a problem with USB joysticks, if this is the case then it will be rather difficult if not impossible to code for that type of control.

Not sure if this is important Edz ?... MaxFighter F-23U - Analogue Joystick, returns 2. May'be the Logic 3 uses circuitry that is also used in some other analogue stick. I see what you mean though, there will be a problem with automatic detection for that joypad.

[EDIT] Only other thing I can think of is puting a "Click here if using Logic-3 Pad" Button, in the option menu of any games. [/EDIT]

[EDIT] Would there be any way of finding out from within a Blitz-3D game, which driver is being used for joypad input ?, if so... could this be a way around the problem ? [/EDIT]

not as far as I know, maybe put in a Digital/Analogue joystick option in the options menu but that sorta defeats the object of JoyType doesnt it.

Yep, it definately defeats the object.