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Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: 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?

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: dmf 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.

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: BlueJ1 on April 06, 2006, 04:27:40 PM

Sidewinder ForceFeedback 2 is where its at.

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: rabbidrabbit on April 06, 2006, 04:37:34 PM

x52 at saitek.com refurb section...

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: republic 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?

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: Sandman on April 06, 2006, 05:48:48 PM

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

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: rabbidrabbit 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.

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: dmf on April 07, 2006, 07:04:29 PM

Quote

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.

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: wigglepog on April 07, 2006, 09:27:56 PM

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

:)

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: rpm 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.

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: Scatcat on April 08, 2006, 03:13:12 PM

Quote

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:

Title: MS Sidewinder Replacement
Post by: mentalguy 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