For users attempting to resurrect these devices today, the process is an exercise in digital archaeology.
Windows fails to identify the hardware.
Since no official Dilong driver website exists, you can use: driver joystick dilong usb
Once the driver is active, you should calibrate and test the inputs: Access Game Controller Settings : Open the Control Panel Devices and Printers , right-click your joystick icon, and select Game controller settings Calibration Properties , then go to the tab. Click Reset to default to ensure all axes are centered. For users attempting to resurrect these devices today,
Here’s the complete content typically associated with — a USB joystick often used with flight simulators, games, or industrial controls, commonly found under the “Dilong” brand (e.g., Dilong USB Joystick 3-Axis / 4-Button or similar models). Click Reset to default to ensure all axes are centered
: Open the "Set up USB game controllers" menu in Windows (type joy.cpl in the Run box). Use this to test button inputs and calibrate the X/Y axis.
Many modern games (like GTA V or Elden Ring) only look for Xbox controllers. If your Dilong isn't being detected by the game even though Windows sees it, use an emulator: x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator)