Isn't it humongously annoying that Microsoft doesn't make their drivers available for download? What do they have to gain? After all, this software is useless without the hardware. Well, anyway. After a lot of futile web searches I found the original CD on my shelf, and decided to spare others a lot of trouble and help Microsoft support its' own products. Here it is, right off the CD Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 joystick software version 4.0. My FF2 works just fine in W2k pro with this software and the VIA USB patch.
Just follow the instructions in the MS Knowledge Base article and it'll work. Uploaded ByPaavo (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003 Most Helpful Reviews.
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Shame that it's no longer in production but I bought used and it works great THE best stick for flight sims that support FFB devices. I have owned a lot of sticks.
I even have a TM Warthog. Quickbook torrent download. I recently purchased a second MSFFB2 as a backup in case the one I have ever fails me or I feel like attempting to mod the older one with a stick with more buttons.
This stick is essential for DCS Blackshark 2, and I love it for any ww2 or ww1 flight sim with the shaking as a stall indicator and the stiffening of the forces when pushing the limits of my bird. I still use my warthog stick for DCS - A-10c, or any other more modern DCS jet and also Falcon BMS due to the amount of buttons available. But a future mod to this stick may eliminate my need for that all together, and to be honest, I've been way more partial to bi-planes, prop planes, and the Ka-50 while simming si nce obtaining the MSFFB2. I just wish it had more buttons.eyeballs x52 pro stick gathering dust.
I think I'll call it Frankenfeedback. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned.
Still as good as it ever was. You already know what the Sidewinder 2 FFB is or you wouldn't be looking for one, since they haven't been made for years. I'm using it for Rise of Flight in order to get the feel of a WWI biplane, and it really adds to the realism. The seller put this up at a good price, was true to their word on the condition and shipped it promptly and securely. You can likely get the same here on ebay, as there are a few still to choose from. If you want ffb, you have a limited choice, and every year that goes by there will be fewer and fewer around. It's a economic choice to feel the feedback.
Microsoft Force Feedback 2 Sidewinder Driver
Go ahead and get one. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned.
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