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Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel

Name: Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B00006D2KN
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-22

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$79.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-28. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the joysticks & game port category, priced around $79.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Textured, realistic racecar pedals that fits various sizes of feet
✓ 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

Amazon.comGet behind the wheel and go for a spin around the track. The SideWinder precision racing wheel turns a tabletop into miles of high-speed thrills. Peel out, then grip the wheel as you hug your first curve. It's a race of seconds, but you'll have loads of freewheeling fun with this hands-on controller. For the ride of your life, get behind the SideWinder precision racing wheel.Shift into high gear with the touch of a finger: six custom function buttons and two triggers/shifters put the pro driving experience at your fingertips. Program them for ultimate performance on any…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel 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

6 custom-function buttons and 2 triggers/shifters put the pro-driving experience at your fingertips
Authentic, ribbed-grip steering provides cool, comfortable control no matter how white your knuckles get
Textured, realistic racecar pedals that fits various sizes of feet
Wheel mounted shifters and buttons
Compatible with Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000 Pro, XP Home or Professional

Full Specifications

Brand	Microsoft
Model Number	C22-00016
Power Source	Corded Electric
Controller Type	Pedals
Special Feature	Ergonomic
Hardware Platform	pc
Compatible Devices	Windows
Additional Features	Ergonomic
Connectivity Technology	USB
Manufacturer Part Number	C22-00016
Global Trade Identification Number	00805529069565

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-28. Price and availability subject to change.