Issue using bluetooth within FSX 20 only - anybody experienced or able to help?

[Bloodredshadows]

Hi guys

Before I begin I should say I have searched for answers previously and followed recommended disabling of bluetooth power management etc within windows.

FSX will not connect to my GC2 via bluetooth.
It shows up under devices, but when i try to connect, it tries for a minute then says "failed to connect"

The bluetooth on the laptop is working fine
I can delete the connection and add it again fine in windows.
The GC2 can connect in FSX via USB
The GC2 can connect via bluetooth to my ipad and functions fine in FSX mobile.
The GC2 is placed directly beside the laptop.

It is only by bluetooth that it wont connect in FSX and I have no idea why.

Has anyone eexperienced this before or is able to help?

Cheers

John

[frodaddy00]

Lots of people have problems with unstable bluetooth connections between their PC and GC2. It seems to be more a problem with poor GC2 bluetooth reception vs. their laptop.

What nearly everyone does to solve this problem is to buy an external bluetooth dongle and an active usb female extension cord. Disable laptop/desktop bluetooth, plug BT dongle / install driver (if needed) into usb extension cord, and place the BT dongle right next to your GC2 like its giving it a gentle kiss. This resolves most reported problems similar to yours.

[Bloodredshadows]

Thanks for that mate.
ill get one ordered.
ill be concerned if it is that though as it has functioned fine for a couple of years until now.
im convinced it’s not that as windows has no problem connecting to the GC2 outside FSX

[chicub15]

Any update on this? I have terrible luck getting my GC2 to connect to my PC.