Skip to main content
Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad for WIN95
Microsoft

Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad for WIN95

By , Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$83.16

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases.

🛒 See live eBay price Also on Amazon — View Current Price → Compare to similar joysticks & game port

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-14. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad for WIN95 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the joysticks & game port category, priced around $83.16. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

The controller is brand new in its original packaging. Only thing keeping it from being listed as new is the fact that there is a cut on the top of the box and the plastic at one corner has peeled off a bit and the top of the box is bent. Other than that the packaging is original and unopened. I've taken several photos to show conditions but more can be provided upon request.

Related Products

Other products in this category you may like:

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad for WIN95 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the joysticks & game port category. Microsoft's joysticks & game port lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for joysticks & game port of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Microsoft's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Full Specifications

BrandMicrosoft
ColorBlack
Model486-00001
ManufacturerMicrosoft
ItemPartNumber486-00001

Ready to buy?

Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad for WIN95 is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

See live eBay listings →

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-14. Price and availability subject to change.

Related Joysticks & Game Port

Keep exploring SpecPicks

Other buying guides

Browse the catalog

Editorial

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →
Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad for WIN95
$83.16
View on eBay →