Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel (USB)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 16.6 x 11.9 inches ; 9.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002JXBC
• Item model number: C22-00003
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #53,961 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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  #14 in	Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Game Hardware > Controllers > Steering Wheels & Pedals
  #18 in	Video Games > PC Games > Hardware > Controllers > Steering Wheels & Pedals

• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 29, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel is a complete driving system including a compact yet rugged state-of-the-art PC steering wheel. The wheel includes an easy-to-release clamp for quick attaching and removing, sturdy nonslip pedals, and 8 buttons, including 2 shifters-triggers that you can program and customize with SideWinder Game Controller software.

Product Description
With its 16-programmable button functions and fully-digital-optical technology, Microsoft SideWinder Precision Race Wheel gives you the speed and accuracy to make every game your game. Program your best moves to the trigger and eight joystick buttons using the SideWinder Game Device Profiler. Get right into the action with its USB connection which allows you to plug in your joystick without shutting down your system. Meet the challenges of any game - the built-in digital-optical "camera" provides pinpoint accuracy, optimal speed and no drift.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars joe from NC, March 28, 2000

By A Customer

I have had problems from the start with this steering wheel. Sometimes Windows (98) recognizes this device and when it does, it works fine; however more times then not I have to spend hours re-loading drivers, re-booting, etc.. to get this to work (if win98 recognizes this device it will be listed by clicking the game controller icon from the control panel window). Problem is its a USB device which means its plug and play. Once I intially install the device it should work 100% of the time. I have a gravis USB game pad as well as a USB scanner both work great so I know the problem is not with the computer (which is a month old) nor the USB port(s) but with the steering wheel. When I attempted to contact Microsoft to troubleshoot the only way they would talk to me was if I paid $35. I could not even contact them via email! Needless to say I am returning this product. I have no intention of ever owning another microsoft product other then want comes pre-loaded on my current and future PC's. If they cannot offer free online support for their customer's I cannot recommend any of their products escpecially for products less then 30 days old!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very solid wheel and good performer, January 4, 2001

By	Michael (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

The sidewinder precision racing wheel is by far a very good deal for the price. I originally bought one for my brother, and after testing it i ended up buying two more. I have read some complaints about the functionality of the wheel, but I have not experienced ANY problems with it at all! Considering the fact that i have installed it on 3 different machines without a problem, i feel that some of the complaints may be due to improper installation and/or configuration of a user's pc. The pedal unit is very solidly built, and does not slide when pressing on the brake or accelerator. The wheel itself is highly configurable with the software to accomodate the user's preferences. Overall, an excellent piece of hardware!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, May 14, 2000

By	Anthony (Kingston, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Bought one of these a couple months ago, works great everytime. Just plug it into the usb and away I go playing the game, no rebooting no hassle unlike with some. the software it comes with is really cool too cause it has preset settings for a lot of games that you would use it with to control the sensity in the game... however if money is no object get the force feedback one which is the same just better, and double the $, I figured I wouldnt use it like everyday so the extra 60$ wasnt worth it to me, but if your a hardcore gamer go for it.