Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro Joystick Controller w Box Untested As Is
Bottom line: The Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro Joystick Controller w Box 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 Controller w Box Appears to be in excellent condition I have no way of testing functionality so it is sold as is Controller and box only. No games included. Comes as shown so please look at photos when purchasing Ships w usps
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro Joystick Controller w Box… 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
| type | flight joystick |
|---|---|
| connector | 15-pin game port |
| force_feedback | true |
| power_required | true |
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