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Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro

Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro

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.

$19.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-27. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the joysticks & game port category, priced around $19.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Dual-function D-Pad for comfortable control
  • ✓ 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

From the ManufacturerSideWinder Game Pad Pro is the latest evolution of gamepad design, color, and functionality. In addition to the classic SideWinder gamepad functionality of six buttons and two triggers, the SideWinder Game Pad Pro has revolutionized the control provided with a dual precision D-pad, which features proportional and digital control. The Digital control, similar to the SideWinder Game Pad, is unbeatable for sports and fighting games that require the fastest response. Proportional control is perfect for racing games and advanced, next-generation sports games.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the joysticks & game port category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the joysticks & game port category before committing. 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.

Key Features

  • Dual-function D-Pad for comfortable control
  • Save and download programmed game commands into game-specific controller profiles
  • 8 programmable buttons including two triggers
  • Shift button doubles the functionality of buttons
  • Easy plug-and-play USB connection

Full Specifications

BrandMicrosoft
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberC18-00018
Power SourceCorded Electric
Button Quantity16
Controller TypeGamepad
Item Dimensions9.7 x 8 x 3.4 inches
Special FeatureErgonomic
Hardware Platformpc
Compatible DevicesWindows
Additional FeaturesErgonomic
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Manufacturer Part NumberC18-00018
Global Trade Identification Number00659556210052

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Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Pro 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 2026-08-27. Price and availability subject to change.

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