Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick (USB)
by Microsoft
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Our Price: $19.99 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Category: CE See more product details |
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Customer Review: An excellent basic joystick
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Customer Review: Worth its price
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Customer Review: Easy to install and works
Summary: 5 Stars
It's very easy to install, just plug it in a follow the install wizard. It works with regular Windows 98, not just Windows 98 SE and later. It feels more stable that the Logitech Wingman, even though it's less weighty. The handle is a good size and the movement is easy. A great purchase.Customer Review: Not the best, but does the job.
Summary: 5 Stars
No instalation required. Though if you start Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional, and then connect, you have to change the settings. VEry durable! Still works. Only two button are really needed.Customer Review: Does the job, best for flight simulators
Summary: 4 Stars
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.