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Microsoft SideWinder Joystick - PC Gaming Controller - 8 Button Joystick
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Microsoft SideWinder Joystick - PC Gaming Controller - 8 Button Joystick is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the joysticks & game port category, priced around $49.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft SideWinder Joystick - PC Gaming Controller - 8 Button… 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
| Brand | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Model Name | SideWinder |
| Model Number | E13-00002 |
| Power Source | Wireless |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Button Quantity | 8 |
| Controller Type | Joystick |
| Item Part Number | E1300002 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00659556440848 |
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.
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