Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel

83 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (3)
Value for money (3)
Design (1)
Build quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 83 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the build quality and design. The usability and value for money are also appreciated.

value for money, usability, design, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Mouse & Pointing Devices the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Rich Brown (pcmag.com)

Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel USB

The lone driving wheel in this roundup, the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel is a fine choice for driving-game enthusiasts. Though it doesn't have a stick shift, its foot-pedal base has nonslip pads, and the wheel is large enough and the...

Dec, 2002

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Amazon review summary for the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel

alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 user reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, design

67% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: J. Roe (amazon.com)

Works good for a 10 year old wheel

I bought this wheel used, and so far have been pretty impressed with it. Sure it isn't perfect but for 35 bucks its one of the cheapest wheels you can still find on the market. It works with windows 7, although its mostly just the base features, which...

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: Rusty (amazon.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel Review

I would have wanted to know details about the product-there was no product information, there was no installation CD, no instructions. Even though the box that it was mailed in was badly damaged, the product was in good condition; however it was...

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: J. Dotson (amazon.com)

Great wheel

Have had this 2 years and drive almost everyday. The clamp to the desk is wearing out need to figure new way to clamp to desk.

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review by: J. Dotson "coco" (amazon.com)

Great wheel

Have had this 2 years and drive almost everyday. The clamp to the desk is wearing out need to figure new way to clamp to desk.

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review by: BAR fan (amazon.com)

subpar

let me just say first off that i have not used any of the competing wheels, so i'm not speaking comparatively here. i have owned this wheel for a long time now and it has seen a ton of use. i use it for F1 Challenge, and i've probably logged something...

Jun, 2005

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Consumer review by: BAR fan (amazon.com)

subpar

Jun, 2005

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Consumer review by: J. L. Cole (amazon.com)

hot

this is the best of the best its like you are actually in the car!

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: David A. Bayliss (amazon.com)

A good result for the truly dedicated

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...

Sep, 2004

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Product Specifications

First there was sight. Then there was sound. Then Microsoft revolutionized the gaming industry with dynamic force feedback technology and earned PC Gamer's Editor's Choice Award.Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro is the best-selling 16-bit on-stick processor - delivering realistic, high-fidelity forces faster. Feel true-to-life feedback - from subtle sensations to raw power forces. Experience multiple forces simultaneously. Even feel which direction the forces come from. Only Microsoft force feedback technology puts you right inside the game so you can react quickly and decisively to win. Microsoft has changed the face of gaming forever. SideWinder Force Feedback Pro comes with two great games Microsoft Urban Assault (full game included) and 3 months of free Internet gaming with Microsoft Fighter Ace Online multiplayer game. Move with precision. The infrared beam in Force Feedback Pro signals your every move. Rely on Force Feedback Pro. A solid circuit board with minimal connectors makes Force Feedback dependable. Play with accuracy. A built-in digital-optical "camera" reads your exact position. Get faster responses. Replacing analog potentiometers with Microsoft digital-optical technology means more precise translations of your games.