You could buy an adapter which will allow you to hook up your device to the computer by USB port.
See here:
http://www.computerbase.co.uk/descriptions/sitecomusb2.htm
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The USB to Gameport adapter can be used to connect all Gameport devices such as for example, steering wheels, joysticks or game pads via the USB port.
The adapter is equipped with a switch which enables you to change the game controller without switching off the computer. You can therefore, quickly and easily change the computer control system without having to restart the computer.
Game controller switching without restarting the computer
The control programs for the game controllers remain installed in Windows
Upto 4 control programs installed in Windows (game pad, steering wheel, joystick etc)
No additional software required
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