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Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB - Game pad - 8 button(s) - black

Name: Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB - Game pad - 8 button(s) - black
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: B00005US4B

Bottom line: The Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the joysticks & game port category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Manufacturer description

NOT INCLUDED ORIGINAL PACKAGES... USED PRE-OWNED WITH SOME SCRATCHES, MARKS OR IMPERFECTIONS BUT FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

Brand	Microsoft
Color	Black
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	486-00077
Power Source	Corded Electric
Button Quantity	14
Controller Type	Gamepad
Item Part Number	48600077
Hardware Platform	pc
Number of Buttons	14
Compatible Devices	Windows
Connectivity Technology	USB
Manufacturer Part Number	486-00077
Global Trade Identification Number	00659556860127

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