With xserver-xorg-input-evdev 1:2.0.99+git20080912-0ubuntu6 now in intrepid-updates, all you need to do is update your system (just check the version of xserver-xorg-input-evdev if you joypad still doesn't work in Intrepid amd64, and make sure you're not using joystick-calibrator, jscal or another program like that).

The following is kept for reference.

Please use this page to keep track of joystick models whose lshal output have already been provided.

See this page if your joystick exact model is not listed below, then add it by editing this page. If the brand of your joystick isn't included, edit the page and add it in alphabetical order.

Once you manage to get a working fdi file for your joystick, please add it next to you model in the list (look at the fdi file for the Sony Dual Shock 3 to see how you can add it to the page. To upload the file, click here.

To enable your joystick in Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex, copy the fdi file for your joystick model in /etc/hal/fdi/policy/ :

Launch a terminal

and copy the file 10-wacom.fdi :

sudo cp YOUR_JOYSTICK.fdi /etc/hal/fdi/policy/

Belkin

• Nostromo Speedpad n50

CH Products

• Fujitel FJX-2140 (DragonRise Inc. Generic USB Joystick)

Genius

Gravis

GreenAsia Inc

• Kraft Dance Mat

• PS2 Controller Working fdi file for GreenAsia PS2 Controller: GreenAsiaPS2Controller.fdi

Guillemot

Ikarus

• Ikarus / Lexors / IPACS Game Commander Working fdi file for Ikarus Game Commander: ikarus_gamecommander.fdi

Kensington

Logic3

• Logic3 Tornado USB Joystick

• Logic3 USB Gamepad (JP260) Working fdi file for Logic3 USB Gamepad (JP260): Logic3JP260.fdi

Logitech

• Attack 3 (MN: J-UG18)

• Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2

• Dual Action Working fdi file for Dual Action: DualActionGamepad.fdi

• Wingman Extreme Digital 3D
• Logitech Number Pad
• Logitech Precision Gamepad
• Logitech Driving Force Pro

• Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Working fdi file for Logitech Extreme 3D Pro: logitech_extreme_3d.fdi

• Logitech Rumblepad 2 (with cord)

• Logitech Chillstream Working fdi file for Logitech Extreme 3D Pro: Logitech_Chillstream.fdi

Macfly

Mad Catz

• Mad Catz PC CON Game Controller Working fdi file for Mad Catz PC CON: MadCatzGameController.fdi

Microsoft

• SideWinder Precision Pro

• Sidewinder Game Pad Pro
• Sidewinder Strategic Commander
• Sidewinder Dual Strike

• SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel

• Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller
• Microsoft Xbox Controller
• Microsoft Xbox controller S

Novint Technologies

Nyko

• Airflo EX

Pelican

Pelikan

• Universal Dance Mat PL-9955

Precision Flight Controls, Inc.

RedOctane

• Guitar Hero X-Plorer
• USB Pad (dance mat) v2

Saitek

• Saitek P580
• Saitek P880
• Saitek P990 (Dual Analog)
• Saitek P2500 Rumble
• Saitek ST290 Pro
• Saitek AV8R

• Saitek Cyborg3D USB Gold Working fdi file for Cyborg3D USB Gold Controller: Cyborg3D_USB_Gold.fdi

Skillz

• Gamecube USB Adaptor

Sony

• Playstation 1 Official Pad (all digital, non analog)

• Dual Shock 3 Working fdi file for Dual Shock 3 and Sysaxis pads: DualShock3.fdi

Suncom Technologies

Trust

Thrustmaster

• Firestorm Digital 2 Working fdi file for Firestorm Digital 2: firestorm_digital_2.fdi

• Firestorm Dual Analog 2

X-Arcade

WiseGroup Ltd.

• MP-8866 Dual Joypad