Forcing USB 3.0 port to act like USB 2.0 port?

Hello all! Firstly I would like to say that I am aware that USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, but that does not answer my question.
Long story short, I am attempting to use a logitech g27 controller through parallels, on windows 7, and it is giving me issues.
Based on the vast knowledge of the internet, I am under the impression that the USB 3.0 is causing compatibility issues, based on others peoples experiences.
Is there a way to explicitly make the USB 3.0 port a 2.0 port on my macbook air?
Thanks!

I will definitely keep this in mind as a backup as I would prefer to not have to purchase anything else. Thanks for the suggestion though!

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