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Microsoft sidewinder force feedback 2 game controller. You can use your sidewinder force feedback pro joystick in games that do not have force feedback events and it will function as a regular joystick. Also, xp included drivers work fine i need the software that. I have the microsoft sidewinder force feedback 2, which is the best joystick i ever had. Windows 7 64 bit is unable to find driver for microsoft sidewinder force feedback 2 joystick the compatibility center is indicating that the sidewinder force feedback 2 joystick is compatible with 64bit windows 7 and shows a link to the driver download page. Microsoft sidewinder force feedback 2 joystick controller usb x0592622 63776 pc. Also without microsoft driver suppose you will not have forcefeedback feature turned on. Jun 14, 2014 the force feedback 2 joystick works well and its a real shame that popular, modern sticks like the x52 and x55 are not even close to the build of the sidewinder. The force feedback may not work on all games though, the game will usually specify compatibility.
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Microsoft force feedback 2 joystick lost power supply. Sidewinder precision 2 joystick driver for windows 7 32 bit, windows 7 64 bit, windows 10, 8, xp. Aug 24, 2012 hi all, i posted here a few months ago about programming my sidewinder but with no direct response to my question. Microsoft sidewinder force feedback 2 65600105 joystick for.
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