Hi technoid, I did calibrate the controller in windows first and then in the game itself.
After another look at the calibration process, the centre the sticks I noticed that at rest the sticks were not centred, novice mistake. After doing as requested (centre the sticks) all is well and dandy.
Thought I might have to send the controller/interlink DX back to where I bought it from, thats out of state for me. Glad now I don't have to.