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Q274652: MGS: Game Commands Do Not Function as Expected

Article: Q274652
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbhw kbimu kbHardware
Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Metal Gear Solid 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft Metal Gear Solid with a Microsoft SideWinder gamepad,
some game commands such as Switch Weapon or Switch Item may not function as
expected.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur because some game commands, such as Switch Weapon or
Switch Item, require that you hold down the SHIFT key while you press a button
on the controller to activate the command.

NOTE: The game recognizes the START button on the Microsoft SideWinder gamepad as
the SHIFT key.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, press the START button on the SideWinder gamepad when you
use a command that requires you to hold down the SHIFT key.

Additional query words: msgame 1.00 metalgearsolid mgs

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Keywords          : kbenv kbhw kbimu kbHardware 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMetalGearSearch
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbprb

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