Author Topic: MS Sidewinder Replacement (Read 322 times)

republic · « **on:** April 06, 2006, 03:32:55 PM »

My Microsoft Sidewinder joystick has been with me a long time, but the past few months of non-stop AH has finally killed it. What would you guys recommend as a replacement that has a twist rudder, and that costs less than 100 bux?

dmf · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2006, 04:04:52 PM »

Either another sidewinder, Logitec wingman, or a Saitek Pro that WalMart sells.
You might find another Sidewinder at a thrift store, thats where I found mine at.

BlueJ1 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2006, 04:27:40 PM »

Sidewinder ForceFeedback 2 is where its at.

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2006, 04:37:34 PM »

x52 at saitek.com refurb section...

republic · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2006, 05:13:30 PM »

The x52 refurb is priced nice, has anyone purchased a refurb? Can I expect a long life from a refurb?

Sandman · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2006, 05:48:48 PM »

When I found out that MS was discontinuing the Sidewinder, I immediately bought two more.

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2006, 06:32:11 PM »

the refurb has the same warranty as the new ones so for about half the price its tough to go wrong.

dmf · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2006, 07:04:29 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
When I found out that MS was discontinuing the Sidewinder, I immediately bought two more.

I find them in thrift stores all the time here, still in great condition, besides if they aren't I can take them to a 14 year old kid down the street that fixes almost anything computer related.

wigglepog · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2006, 09:27:56 PM »

I got a new Sidewinder on Ebay for $1. The shipping was $10.

rpm · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2006, 11:08:37 PM »

There is no replacement for a Sidewinder. Whoever the genius at MS was that killed them needs to be stoned.

Scatcat · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2006, 03:13:12 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm
There is no replacement for a Sidewinder. Whoever the genius at MS was that killed them needs to be stoned.

RGR that, and I would like to throw the first boulder!:mad:

mentalguy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2006, 03:55:04 PM »

I got a X-45 by Saitek, Once you get used to it, its ok.

Sidewinder was good tough, try to stick with it.

MG