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Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro 2.0 - Joystick - 8 button(s) - black

Name: Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro 2.0 - Joystick - 8 button(s) - black
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: B00005A5TE
Price: 74.77 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-13

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$74.77

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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 Force Feedback Pro 2.0 - Joystick - 8 button(s) - black is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the joysticks & game port category, priced around $74.77. 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 Force Feedback Pro 2.0 - Joystick - 8 button(s)… 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
Color	Black
Language	German, Multilingual
Package Dimensions	10.24 x 9.84 x 9.06 inches

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Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro 2.0 - Joystick - 8 button(s) - black 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.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.