Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2
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Product Description |
| In a wild, hair-raising dogfight, precision and control are critical. That's why the SideWinder has been reengineered for even more accuracy. With its comfortable handle and an improved throttle, this professional quality stick feels as great as it performs. Having the SideWinder on your side is like having an Ace for a wingman.Microsoft SideWinder is an ultimate joystick! |
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Product Details |
- 16 programmable functions; 8 buttons plus 8-direction hat
- Rotating handle gives precise rudder control
- 16-bit 25-MHz on-board processor delivers 100 different forces
- Save and download programmed game commands into game-specific controller profiles
- USB connection for plug-and-play ease
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Video Reviews |
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Customer Reviews |
 MS Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 works good with Windows XP |
| Review Date: February 2, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , Idaho Falls, ID United States |
| I have seen some of the negative reviews on how the Force feedback 2 works with Windows XP. My experience has been just the opposite. The joystick works very well with Windows XP. I followed directions and installed the software first. This took about 15 minutes, if you don't include registration. Then, I plugged the joystick into a USB connection, tested the buttons. They all worked, and then I plugged in the power. I am using it with Microsoft flight Simulator 2002, and it works perfectly every time. KUDOS TO MICROSOFT. |
Can only say 'Wow'!
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| Review Date: March 7, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , |
| Wow! First, I bought this for MS Flight Simulator 2002. I had been flying it for several months with the keyboard. I decided to get a joystick. One reason for choosing this one was because MS "manufactured" it--my thinking being that it should surely integrate into the game! And it does. With the keyboard, I was happy if I could land the aircraft on the airport property! If I could get *near* the runway, I considered myself quite fortunate. Also with the keyboard, I would use autopilot with lock into the elevation to level out the plane. Now with the joystick, I can level out the plane AND I can actually land on the runway! (I am not a real world pilot.) Being able to finesse into position is a real treat. Structurally, I was amazed at what I got with this joystick. I am quite pleased with it. There are one or two reviews here that mention the throttle lever. I have found no problem with it, and in fact, I find it quite easy to use. I am, however, going to redefine two buttons for the increase/decrease fuel mixture functions. Lastly, there was also some reviews that mentioned installing the software. I am using Windows XP(h). The software would NOT install. I finally decided that XP(h) should surely have the drivers already in the computer. So I plugged in the unit. There was one little beep--announcing that new hardware was found. I clicked on the balloon window that accompanied the beep. Another beep and balloon window saying that the software was installed! From there on, it was play, play, play. I am quite happy. l |
Excellent quality joystick
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| Review Date: April 24, 2002 |
| Reviewer: , |
| This joystick works great and has a very good quality and feel during gameplay, and although it is overpriced it may be worth splurging for if you love flight sims especially (Microsoft Combat Flight Sim 1 and 2, etc.). I haven't tried it with a first person game yet, I still prefer using a mouse with those. Can you live without it? Yes, since for most games the force feedback component isn't really an essential part of the gameplay. Is it worth paying twice as much for it as the Logitech 3D force feedback joystick? I don't know, I just saw a few reviews saying the Logitech one didn't last as long.
I think the Sidewinder is worth it, ....
Other than the price, the only other con I can think of is that the force feedback is pretty strong and can wear you out after a while. I can't see a small kid using this. As others have mentioned, it does disable the force feedback if you aren't gripping the joystick, but that doesn't bother me.
Some might also consider the large size of the base as a negative, it's about 10 inches wide, but it does make it very stable. The problem is I can't put the joystick in front of my laptop, it is way off to the side, but I have gotten used to it. |
Sidewinder Force fFeedback Joystick
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| Review Date: December 9, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Henry A. Muller, Denville, NJ USA |
| This is a fabulous product. I have had mine for over a year. Recently I bought a new computer and find the joystick does not work with Windows XP and Microsoft does not have a driver abailable any time soon!... |
Awsome!
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| Review Date: January 7, 2002 |
| Reviewer: , |
| I am a pilot, and this is about as real as you can get without a yoke and pedals. You can even feel the cracks in the pavement as you zoom down the runway. The throttle is a bit small, but other than that, I love it! Now I'm anxiously waiting for the force feedback yoke! |
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