Or you can use a universal DirectX Windower(just add applications to the list and click the "PLAY" button, then start the application like you normally do).
My shitty gamepad(it really is) works fine with MTA, i can use the analogue sticks(yes use they as ANALOGUE sticks) to drive and to turn the camera around.
Toady, the "just a little bit more" is up for over a year now. Yes we know of the SUPREME functions of DM, but atm they are void for the normal users, so either give a rock solid release date or don't post how super DM is.