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Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro Joystick w/ Original Box & Urban Assault
Bottom line: The Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro Joystick 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
Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro Joystick w/ Original Box. Comes with installation CD-Rom, all paperwork and includes Urban Assault PC CD-Rom Game with Manual and Case. Open Box appears new tested working. (Storage Unit Find) However, the joystick has a small broken chip piece missing and corner scratched edge surface as shown in last picture. Condition as is depicted 12F
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro Joystick 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
| platform | PC |
|---|---|
| connection | Game Port |
| force_feedback | true |
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