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Microsoft Sidewinder Plug and Play Gamepad (USB) | 
| Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE
List Price: $14.99
Buy Used: $5.88
You Save: $9.11 (61%)
Used (5) from $5.88
Rating:  19 reviews
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 95
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows 95
Compatibility: PC USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 2.7 x 6.9 x 6.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: C84-00005
Model: C84-00005
UPC: 659556198206
EAN: 0659556198206
ASIN: B00004SUG0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 6 action buttons and 2 triggers give you control over your games | | • | Good for sports and action games requiring combination moves | | • | Connects with up to 3 other gamepads for head-to-head play | | • | USB plug-and-play installation gets you right in the action | | • | PC-compatible only |
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Product Description
Get a grip. With four action buttons, two triggers and a D-pad, everything is within easy reach. You'll be playing for hours. Can't wait? With a dedicated USB interface, installation is as easy as sliding a key into the ignition.
Amazon.com Review
One of the products that really allowed Microsoft to make a name for itself in gaming peripherals a few years back was its simple but novel SideWinder gamepad. There really wasn't a better gamepad on the market for years (and arguably still isn't). Last year, Microsoft released the SideWinder Pro gamepad, which tried to improve on the formula but actually took a few steps back by attempting too much. Enter the SideWinder plug-and-play gamepad. While it still doesn't quite capture the innovative flavor of the original, this streamlined--and inexpensive--controller makes an excellent gaming device for simple action and sports games. Best of all, it's USB compatible, meaning it works like a console controller--plug it into your system and start playing. It also means you'll need to have at least Windows 98 (and will only be able to play Windows 98 games) to use the gamepad. The boomerang style mirrors that of the Pro gamepad, minus the proportional control (which wasn't that great anyway), shift button, or two of the action buttons. But that still leaves the eight-way D-pad, four well-placed action buttons, and two top triggers, more than enough for the type of games to which this controller is best suited. NFL Blitz 2000 was a perfect candidate for the gamepad. We had no problems getting the device to work, and best of all, it was easy and comfortable to play for long periods of time with the contoured controller. One quibble: the original SideWinder allowed you to daisy chain another controller into it for head-to-head gaming. While you can plug more than one USB device into your computer, this would have been an excellent tradition to continue. But minor shortcomings aside, the SideWinder plug-and-play gamepad is excellent controller for basic games. --J. Curtis Pros:
- Simple installation
- Well designed
- Inexpensive
Cons:
- Limited features
- Not daisy chainable
- Need Windows 98
Amazon.com Product Description
Microsoft's SideWinder plug-and-play gamepad has six action buttons, two triggers, and a digital D-pad. Now, you have more realistic interaction with your Windows 95 and 98 games. This pad is perfect for sports and action games where combination moves are a must. Connect it with up to three other gamepads for head-to-head action.The USB interface enables quick installation so you can dive right into your favorite game. Microsoft offers a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 only good for NBA Jam July 28, 2008
Reckless (Youngstown, OH)
seriously.....this controller can only be used with NBA Jam, that's about it....maybe Big Rigs Over the Road Racing....turrible turrible piece of gaming equipment. AVOID LIKE A PLAGUE!!!!.....I cannot stress this enough, DO NOT BUY THIS CONTROLLER
 not a very useful joypad April 7, 2008
Stephen K. Ayres (Seattle, washington United States)
I bought this thing to play NES emulator games. One major problem with it is there is no clear orientation of the directional pad. That is, which way is true up? which way is true down? Playing Kid Icarus for example, where pushing down makes you drop down through the platform you're standing on, you are constantly accidentally dropping through the floor.
quite frustrating. this thing sucks.
Liars!!! July 16, 2004
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
DON'T BELIEVE in the 2, 3, 4 or 5 stars reviews! This gamepad is one of the worst ever! Even Atari's could be better.Why? Why would you buy a gamepad that has a D-pad that DOESN'T work and ONLY 4 buttons? DO NOT BUY IT! AND I MEAN IT!
 Mostly Excellent February 6, 2003
Dean Siren (Florida)
This is one of the most comfortable controllers I've ever held, its price is great, and it even works in MacOS 8.6 just by plugging in! Unfortunately, its direction pad is asymetric; its left side is not as good at rolling motions, which are important for fighting games, as the right side. For all other games this controller is fine, provided they only need six buttons.
An item for a gamer that is bored of the keyboard. November 27, 2002
Joseph Blackman (MN United States)
I was impressed when I plugged the GamePad USB into my computer. It proved not only to be versatile but it also proved to be impressive with it's broad capability with games aswell as some software. If it allows a reprogramming of the keys it will work with this controller.The downside to this, is that the controller only has 6 buttons. But for most games or software preferences you have, that is all you'll need.
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