Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB
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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Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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