Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick (USB) | 
| Brand: Microsoft
Buy New: $69.95
New (1) Used (3) from $39.00
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 22435
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.7 x 6.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: E13-00001
Model: E13-00001
UPC: 659556440831
EAN: 0659556440831
ASIN: B00006BA0Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New Factory SEALED RETAIL BOX -AS PICTURED- nothing missing-all in there - unused- USB! Perfect as a gift or for yourself!
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| Features:
| • | Power your game with eight action buttons | | • | Use the precision throttle with 60 degrees of throw | | • | Grip the advanced design for comfort and contro | | • | Plug in and take-off in seconds | | • | Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional |
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Product Description
Grab control of your game now! The SideWinder Joystick takes popular flight, action, and combat games to the next level. Packed with professional features, performance, and quality - this is the joystick you need. And with a dedicated USB plug, you'll be up and running in no time. Just push the precision throttle and eight action-buttons for all the firepower and control you need.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Does the job, best for flight simulators September 15, 2002
Carlos Santiago (Virginia, USA)
69 out of 70 found this review helpful
I bought this joystick to use it specifically with MS Flight Simulator 2002 Professional. It gives a more realistic feel than using the keys plus it has good response and many other buttons already preprogrammed for various actions such as trim, throttle, flaps and point of view.I do not like the response for action or maze games though. If you want to purchase a joystick for general use, I would ask you to choose carefully. I thought that the joystick base was a little heavier. Sometimes the base goes in the direction I'm moving when doing sudden movements. You need to actually push down firmly while moving the stick to keep the base in place. The joystick's grip is designed for right-handed users, left handed users may feel it uncomfortable although not impossible to handle. Make sure to have an available USB port. I connected it to a USB hub and works perfectly there. Also, the package states that the joystick works with games designed for Windows 98 Second Edition or later. I use it with Windows XP Professional. I hope that my review helps in choosing the best control for you. I took one star out because of the limited use of this joystick.
 An excellent basic joystick January 4, 2003
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I bought this joystick for the purpose of flight simulation. Although, I saw many other sidewinder editions, like the Force Feedback 2 or the Precision 2 , I wanted a simple and easy to use joystick handy. This joystick clearly does the job. With 6 buttons and easy to move controls, this joystick do all the jobs you expect from a basic and affordable joystick. For setup, simply plug into the USB port and you're ready to go. It is portable, lightweight, and doesn't take up a lot of space. It works like any other joystick. Best of all, it is at a very affordable price.
 Microsoft doesn't support their own products! September 19, 2003
Christopher Ireland (Sacramento, CA)
22 out of 28 found this review helpful
I've been burned by Microsoft twice before with Sidewinder joysticks. The first time I bought one was when I had Windows 98. It was a Sidewinder Pro. Great joystick, plug n play, all that. When I migrated to Windows 2000, I found that the Sidewinder Pro was not supported (despite being analog--you'd think it would be easy to program drivers for it). I thought, "Okay, maybe there are problems, blah blah blah." I then bought a Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro, again, great product, plug n play, all that. Worked great. When I migrated again to Windows XP I found AGAIN it wasn't supported by Microsoft. There is NO reason why a company such as Microsoft cannot support their own products on their own operating system. I will NEVER buy a Sidewinder again. I can't trust them. Buy anything else. I've had great luck with the Wingman Digital Extreme--$28 at WalMart--excellent buy!
Good, but nothing fancy. June 9, 2003
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have always enjoyed flight sims, but I didn't have a joystick. I got the Sidewinder, and it has served me well. It hasn't failed or broken to this date. It is fairly light, but has a wide base, so stability is not an issue. It has only 8 buttons however, which may not be enough for advanced gamers or for true flight sims that have many controls. Also, the lack of instant rudder is a downside. As I recall, setup was painless and haven't needed to bother with reinsatlling drivers or getting tech support. It is comfortable, but i find that after several hours of using it my little finger starts to get sore. Overall, it is a great joystick for a basic gamer. It is reliable and cheap, so if you want a joystick for simple uses, this one is perfect.
Worth its price November 29, 2003
C. Thompson (PA, USA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
About a week ago my friend got a flight simulator that I found very enjoyable, but I didn't have a joystick. So I came here and searched around for a while. My friend has the Force Feedback joystick and I intended to get that, however it's quite costly so I decided to get this instead. This joystick works just as well as the Force Feedback (I think it's better, it doesn't tire you out as much), it lasts longer (the Force Feedback has been known to jam up after a while because the motor will break after a year or so of usage), and it costs half the price.
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