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SideWinder Game Pad Pro (Commander)

Microsoft · 1998 · PC

USBHIDvintage✓ Input Supported

Overview

The Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad Pro, also known internally as the Commander, was an early USB gamepad with a digital layout, programmable buttons, and daisy-chain support for multiplayer.

Technical Details

Connection

USB

Protocol

HID

VID:PID

045E:0033

Era

Vintage

Platform

Year

1998

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 Game Pad Pro (Commander) 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 Game Pad Pro (Commander) 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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