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Vintage Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick 96679 Windows PC Untested

Bottom line: The Vintage Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick 96679 Windows PC Untested 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-09-25

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

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Manufacturer description

The Vintage Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick 96679 is a wired controller designed for use with PCs in the 1980s. Made of black plastic, this joystick is compatible with Windows operating systems and offers a wireless range of less than 5 meters. With a single fan and maximum number of players set at 1, this Microsoft-branded joystick is a unique and nostalgic piece of video game history that would make a great addition to any retro gaming collection.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Vintage Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick 96679 Windows PC Untested 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.

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