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SideWinder Dual Strike

Microsoft · 1999 · PC

USBHIDvintage✓ Input Supported

Overview

The Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike was an experimental gamepad that attempted to combine mouse-like aiming with gamepad controls. It featured a tilting right-hand grip for look control.

Technical Details

Connection
USB
Protocol
HID
VID:PID
045E:0028
Era
Vintage
Platform
PC
Year
1999

Joypad Adapter Compatibility

This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:

USB-to-USB
Universal USB adapter
USB-to-GameCube
GameCube / Wii adapter
USB-to-SNES
Super Nintendo adapter
USB-to-NES
Nintendo NES adapter
USB-to-Genesis
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive adapter

DIY Build Guides

Build your own adapter for the SideWinder Dual Strike with these step-by-step guides:

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Build a USB-to-GameCube Controller Adapter
Medium difficulty
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Build a USB-to-NES Controller Adapter
Medium difficulty
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Build a USB-to-SNES Controller Adapter
Medium difficulty
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Build a USB-to-USB Controller Adapter
Easy difficulty

Test This Controller

Connect your SideWinder Dual Strike and test all buttons, analog sticks, triggers, and rumble — right in your browser.

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Support Status

✅Input (Controller → Console)

All buttons, analog sticks, and triggers are fully supported.

⬜Output (Console → Controller)

Rumble and feedback features are not available for this device.

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