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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: bloom25 on July 06, 2003, 09:37:04 PM

Title: Microsoft discontinuing Sidewinder products
Post by: bloom25 on July 06, 2003, 09:37:04 PM

Some of you may have heard about this already, but Microsoft is discontinuing all Sidewinder branded products.  (Joysticks, gamepads, gamevoice, all of it.)  Supposedly they will still offer drivers online though.

(Sorry I haven't been posting recently, I've been very busy.)

Title: Microsoft discontinuing Sidewinder products
Post by: Reschke on July 07, 2003, 12:38:18 AM

Sad to hear that about their gamepads and such. They have some of the best ones I have ever used as far as the ergonomics and positioning of the buttons. I can't recall ever using one of their joysticks though but I do hear about many people who have been breaking them after less than 6 months usage.

Title: Microsoft discontinuing Sidewinder products
Post by: Staga on July 07, 2003, 06:14:33 AM

My first Precision pro lasted 3-4 years, this one is about a year old and still as good as new.
Optical sensors, no wearing potentiometers = no troubles or spikes :)

Title: Microsoft discontinuing Sidewinder products
Post by: beet1e on July 07, 2003, 01:16:15 PM

I've had MSW sticks for 5 years. If they're no longer available, can you recommend an alternative twisty stick?

Title: Microsoft discontinuing Sidewinder products
Post by: Gunthr on July 07, 2003, 01:51:02 PM

Good question Beet1e. I'm going to go out and buy a back-up Precision 2 in the meantime - if they are not yet sold out at the stores. They are so trouble-free under Windows XP I should be ok for years more to come.

Title: Microsoft discontinuing Sidewinder products
Post by: blackfalcon4 on July 08, 2003, 05:42:12 PM

Plenty on ebay

Title: Microsoft discontinuing Sidewinder products
Post by: Ike 2K# on July 16, 2003, 09:16:28 PM

nooooooo

but i still have my replacement certificate for my sidewinder FFB2 from Best Buy. Would Micro$oft give me another sidewinder FFB2 for free i if break the one that i have right now?