Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB

Name: Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B000069JX9

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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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ The SideWinder provides total control and peak performance for a wide variety of games.

Cons

✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

New. In Retail Box.

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. 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

The SideWinder provides total control and peak performance for a wide variety of games.

Full Specifications

Brand	Microsoft
Color	Black
Model Name	Microsoft SideWinder
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	486-00074
Power Source	Corded Electric
Button Quantity	16
Controller Type	Gamepad
Item Dimensions	9.5 x 8 x 3.5 inches
Hardware Platform	mac
Compatible Devices	Windows
Additional Features	Wireless
Warranty Description	90 Days
Connectivity Technology	USB
Manufacturer Part Number	486-00074
Global Trade Identification Number	00659556681579

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