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Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad Review - IGN

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The Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad, a once-revered PC gaming staple, boasts an ergonomic design and reliable digital buttons. While its build and button layout are praised, the lack of analog support leaves it lagging behind modern alternatives. Its successors fail to match its charm, making it a nostalgic favorite despite its outdated features.

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Robert DeLong

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"I use a Microsoft Sidewinder gamepad as an alternative sample trigger device. I find that, being a rather mediocre keyboard player, I am in some ways better at controller combos than piano fingerings."

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