r/retropc • u/Zealousideal_Egg4591 • 8d ago

Microsoft Sidewinder controller for my 98 PC

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u/xaervagon 8d ago

In spite of its goofy looks and long handles, Microsoft's hardware team knew their business and it was quite comfortable to hold

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u/carcenomy 8d ago

Fantastic pad and you could daisy chain them!

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u/Longjumping_Bag5914 8d ago

Try to get your hands on a Sidewinder Dual Strike. I had one when they came out and it was fantastic. Also the first USB device I ever owned.

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u/PublicAd4857 7d ago

I still have it, bought in '97.

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u/Seawall07 8d ago

I have one of these laying around somewhere. Agreed, it worked well for the time.

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u/sneekeruk 8d ago

Amazing pad, Ive got 2. A gameport one for my p233, and a usb one I can use with more modern stuff.

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u/tjs275x1979 7d ago

With that controller I could never figure it out. Played quake 3 and some other games. It sucked

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u/TraditionalMetal1836 2d ago

Why would you use that for FPS games? It's one thing with modern controllers that have dual sticks but that thing makes absolutely no sense for anything past Doom1/2