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Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel (USB)

Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel (USB)

Feel your tires hug the asphalt. Tighten the cap as an icy road sends you on tilt. Watch my wheel and then air the voice of the railroad. And "everything you expect from the force feedback technology. A digital optical monitoring system indicates its position for precise control, management split second. And with a powerful 16-bit 25 MHz co-processor, you'll feel the torque of the speed at your fingertips. So hang in force because there is no speed limit for fun! The SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel is designed with the participation of professional drivers. It offers a realistic style, performance and robustness of the application that racing fanatics. sophisticated and powerful forces generated by the wheel means that you can get a realistic driving experience can be heard. The SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel to adjust the settings of your wheel driving preferences, improving their chances of victory.

Product Details

  • Brand: Microsoft
  • Model: A16-00036
  • Released on: 2002-08-22
  • Original language: English, French, Spanish


  • 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



  • Editorial Reviews

    Amazon.com Product Description
    Hold on tight, because if you push the SideWinder Force Feedback wheel it is going to push back. This wheel knows the difference between 55 mph and 155 mph, between smooth sidewalks and gravel alleys, and between a jump of 20 feet and a jump of 200 feet.

    The SideWinder Force Feedback wheel features a custom-engineered force-feedback system that adds hundreds of forces to dozens of driving and racing games, including Microsoft's Monster Truck Madness 2. The SideWinder wheel also features anti-slip pedals, USB connectivity, and a quick-clamp system that makes setting up easy and holding on for dear life secure and comfortable.

    The wheel works with Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home, and XP Professional, and comes with a one-year warranty.


    Customer Reviews

    A good result for the truly dedicated4
    The value you get from this product will depend upon your dedication to race gaming.

    I bought it for my sons who would be using the machine for an hour or two a day. Whilst initial enthusiasm was expressed by all the reality is that the computer is still used as much as it was, but this wheel has not been out of the closet since April. Here are the facts (at least according to us):

    a) The base of this unit is huge, so when attached to a fairly standard computer desk with sliding keyboard drawer there is no room for the keyboard too.
    b) The unit has three different wires which come from the back of the unit, so these either have to be threaded over the back of the desk each time, or wrap around the front getting caught up in the kids legs.
    c) On many of the games we tried the force of the force feedback was much stronger than in typical arcade games, too strong for my 7 year old to handle. (Some games allow this to be altered, but not all)
    d) Most games require the wheel to be re-callibrated for each use, perfect for perfectionists but again it means significant 'daddy intervention' when the kids want to switch games.
    e) The power transformer is directly welded into the plug prongs, so this beast takes up three slots in a normal power block, thus requiring its own power block.

    Now, on the up-side. When I use the properly installed wheel you can callibrate things so that it does handle like a real car. So if you can set things up properly, and leave them set up, then I suspect this is a very good piece of kit.

    But for the casual user, too bulky, too messy and too much like hard work to be used frequently.

    great wheel5
    I have had this wheel for over 2 years, and it has been terriffic. It has gone from windows 98 to XP and is just as compatible as ever. It gets used and abused playing all types of games from the dirt track racing series, to formula 1, to nascar 4. It just keeps delievering the realism. I paid 150 bucks for mine, and would pay it again, but now the price has dropped.The forces are as real as it gets, buy this wheel now, you won't be dissapointed.

    A True Winner5
    I bought this wheel mainly because I wanted my buddy to be able to race with me. He did not have a wheel, so I sold him the one I had and bought this one. Let me tell ya, very good investment. Not to knock Logitecs Wingman Formula Force that I had, but this wheel accells that one by leaps and bounds. It is more precise in control and in the FF mechinisum. I have found only one downfall. Although the clamping mechinisum is solid and hold under extreme forces, it requires a lot of room between your desktop and the top of your keyboard. Over 4". So if you have a desk that has this kind of room..., get it. If not, modify your desk. Or get the Logitec..., it's my second choice.


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