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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: SkyChimp on November 09, 2005, 08:42:20 PM

Title: Microsoft stick =)
Post by: SkyChimp on November 09, 2005, 08:42:20 PM

Well went to the local thrift store and found one lol *almost had an panic attack* in very.. very.. good condition.   What do u think of the stick?



3 bucks! HAHA:aok


Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2

Title: Microsoft stick =)
Post by: yb11 on November 09, 2005, 09:07:16 PM

i got 2.  1st Microsoft SideWinder Precision pro 2 ( 8 years old still works good ) and i got a Microsoft SideWinder Precision pro 2 force feadback ( 5 years old still works good ) be for i got my 1st Microsoft stick i had to buy a new one 3 or 4 times a year  so i say you got a good deal

Title: Microsoft stick =)
Post by: Ghosth on November 10, 2005, 07:21:20 AM

Good sticks, treat it well and it will last you for years.

3 $ is a bargain for sure.

Title: Microsoft stick =)
Post by: Krusty on November 10, 2005, 11:52:38 AM

I got mine used on E-bay ($20) about a year ago. I just wish it had a different button setup, but aside from that all I need is a set of rudder pedals.

Title: Microsoft stick =)
Post by: Boroda on November 10, 2005, 12:32:03 PM

The only mechanical part in this stick is a handle joint. Optical sensor, no potentiometers.

Unfortunately - MS stopped producing this beautifull devices. Probably the best thing ever made by MS since DOS 3.30.

Here in Russia people hunt Sidewinders and are ready to pay real money for them. The first MS SW 3D Pro (the one with a handle made for some kind of tentacle, not human hand) I bought in 1997 is still working, I sold it to one guy from Kaluga. I have a Precision Pro, first version without USB support.