Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick Drivers Windows 10 Link File
The Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 is a legendary joystick, beloved for its precise centering, strong force feedback, and compatibility with games from MechWarrior to Elite Dangerous. But it was discontinued long before Windows 10 existed.
The good news: You don’t need special drivers. The joystick uses Windows’ built-in HID (Human Interface Device) and Game Controller drivers.
The bad news: Microsoft never released official Windows 10 drivers for it. Third-party driver sites claiming to have them are usually scams or malware. The Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 is a
If you manage to find a compatible driver package, follow these steps:
You will find many forums linking to a Microsoft Download Center page for SideWinder_Drivers_64bit.exe. Do not use this. That driver was for Windows 7 and includes an unsigned hidsidewinder.sys file. On Windows 10 22H2, it will either: Microsoft has effectively deprecated that link
Microsoft has effectively deprecated that link. The community driver above is the only safe path.
✅ Works great for axes/buttons out of the box.
⚠️ Force feedback requires game support or community wrappers.
🚫 No official Microsoft driver for Windows 10 exists – don’t look for one. ✅ Works great for axes/buttons out of the box
If you want force feedback reliably on Windows 10/11, consider modern alternatives like the Logitech G Flight Simulator Pack or Brunner CLS-E – but the SideWinder FFB2 remains a classic for a reason.
