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Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel (USB)
Bottom line: The Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel 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
- ✓ Full speed USB gives you quick and easy installation and set-up
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
Powerful 16-bit 25MHz co-processor provides lightning-fast forces to bring a new level of realism to your favorite games Full speed USB gives you quick and easy installation and set-up Easy-to-secure clamp provides a stable base for serious racing
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel 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.
Key Features
- Powerful 16-bit 25MHz co-processor provides lightning-fast forces to bring a new level of realism to your favorite games
- Full speed USB gives you quick and easy installation and set-up
- Easy-to-secure clamp provides a stable base for serious racing
- Ships with pre-defined schemes for 20 hot games, and let's you program or modify them yourself
- Compatible with Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000 Pro, XP Home or Professional
Full Specifications
| Brand | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Model | A16-00036 |
| ReleaseDate | 2002-08-22T00:00:01Z |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| ItemPartNumber | A16-00036 |
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Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel (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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