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| Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 Joystick | 
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| Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy Used: $24.50
You Save: $25.49 (51%)
Used (8) from $24.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 26698
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 10 x 9 x 8
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: 326-00103
Model: 326-00103
UPC: 659556422479
EAN: 0659556422479
ASIN: B00005NIMA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 16 programmable functions; 8 buttons plus 8-direction hat | | • | Rotating handle gives precise rudder control | | • | 146 degree action throttle for complete control from the joystick | | • | Save and download programmed game commands into game-specific controller profiles | | • | USB connection for plug-and-play ease |
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Product Description
In a wild, hair-raising dogfight, precision and control are critical. That's why the SideWinder has been reengineered for even more accuracy. With its comfortable handle and an improved throttle, this professional quality stick feels as great as it performs. Having the SideWinder on your side is like having an Ace for a wingman.Microsoft SideWinder is an ultimate joystick!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Microsoft's last generation of SideWinder January 6, 2008
The basis of Microsoft's last generation of SideWinder joysticks, the Precision 2 design was a further refinement of the previous Precision Pro. Compared to the Precision Pro, the Precision 2 dropped the Pro's shift button, replaced the throttle wheel with a more traditional lever, and rearranged the face buttons on the stick in to a symmetric design. The Precision 2 also dropped all gameport compatibility by only shipping in a USB version, and was slightly smaller and lighter than the Pro. The Precision 2 has a metal base so a static mat is recommended to remove any static build up problems.
NOT TRUE --> Microsoft Does Not Support Hardware July 18, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Okay, so I see that there are several people writing comments/reviews about Microsoft not supporting their joysticks. This is not true (as far as anything not too ancient, ie: the SideWinder 3D Pro).
The first run of Precision Pro joysticks are not compatible with a USB adapter. These joysticks are the ones that have a Product ID number starting with 97462. ALL OTHER JOYSTICKS WILL WORK WITH THE PROPER ADAPTER IN WINDOWS XP.
Excellent joystick, still works with Windows XP June 5, 2007
I have had this joystick for a long time, at least 5 years, and it's still working just fine. I've never had the problems described by other users. Recently I purchased a new motherboard and I had to reformat my hard drive, and install a fresh copy of Windows XP SP2. I dug out the joystick which was in my closet (I hadn't used it in a while) to play Battlefield 2, and when I plugged it in, Windows XP instantly recognized it as the Sidewinder Precision 2, and installed successfully. I think the users complaining that XP does not recognize it are still running on Service Pack 1.
Feeling the loss January 25, 2007
I've had at least two of these kinds, and suffered the same problems, and unfortunately, tossed the second one due to me buying a "newer" one. Unfortunately, I've had much better control with the Precision 2 than with a Saitek. Personally if you are the person that can use the keyboard (even during simulated combat) then I'd recommend this stick. I've had to constantly try and get the right calibrations, knowing it's not right with the Saitek. And with the Precision 2, it's worked and that's it.
Best stick I 've seen May 17, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have yet to find a joystick that is close to this one. It's a simple but great design and has never failed me after years of brutal service. Works fine on XP, no downloads or CDs needed, just plug and play.
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