Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB
by Microsoft

List Price: $24.99
Our Price: $14.94
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Category: CE
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• The SideWinder provides total control and peak performance for a wide variety of games.

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Customer Review: Nice and simple
Summary: 5 Stars

After comparison shopping at local electronics stores, I found that the Sidewinder was one of the best controllers around for these reasons:
- Sturdy and solid. Won't break when you twist it and turn it.
- Very comfortable to hold because of its rounded design and light weight.
- Easy to setup. As soon as I plugged the USB into my computer, Windows automatically recognized it without any problems or need to install any drivers.
- Many games support it right off the bat. The "joystick" option appeared in all of the games that I have on the PC - GTA3, Wolfenstein, IL-2 Shturmovik, etc.
- The buttons are well placed and easy to differentiate, you won't confuse "shoot" with "jump" while playing.

I've been using it for over 6 months now, it hasn't broken, cracked or malfunctioned yet, despite all the abuse and spilled drinks I've put it trough. For the price, I think it can't be beaten.