2 Joystick Drivers Windows 10 Link - Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback

Click to test the pitch, roll, throttle, twist rudder, and buttons. Enabling Force Feedback Effects

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Officially, Microsoft has stopped supporting the SideWinder Force Feedback 2. According to their official support statements, the device is considered "out of its support lifecycle" and is listed as incompatible with Windows 10. There are no dedicated Windows 10 drivers released by Microsoft for this legacy hardware. Click to test the pitch, roll, throttle, twist

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Modern sticks like the Logitech X56 or Thrustmaster Warthog have zero force feedback—they just have stiff springs. The SideWinder FF2 lets you feel the stall, feel the G-forces pulling your wing down, and feel the rotor wash. For helicopter pilots in DCS, it's transformative. If you share with third parties, their policies apply

Getting the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Working on Windows 10

Native support in Windows 10 provides the basic "centering" force, but advanced effects may require specific configurations: their policies apply.

If you want force feedback reliably on Windows 10/11, consider modern alternatives like the or Brunner CLS-E – but the SideWinder FFB2 remains a classic for a reason.