I have read many reviews here complaining the stick does not work with XP and/or MS Software CD. It does work as Plug& Play WITHOUT MS Sidewinder Software.

However, if you wish to use MS Sidewinder Software, you must download V 4.0 of the Sidewinder only found at one web site. Just Google it.

You then you need to mess a bit with "Data Execution Prevention" in XP Control Panel System to get the recorder to work. I know, as the software V4.0 is now completly working with this stick in XP Pro SP3. All this info can be found...just Google it.

As for the stick...eh, OK...not great. It does have some dead zone slop (free play) movement when the stick is centered and at rest. Also, when moving upper right/left, downward right/left there is much more tension (then moving straight left, up, down, right) with a notchy feeling.

Personally I much prefer the Saitek Cyborg Graphite and Cyborg 3D Gold sticks. Many adjustments on them
for fit and smooth movement with no center slop.
I have read many reviews here complaining the stick does not work with XP and/or MS Software CD. It does work as Plug& Play WITHOUT MS Sidewinder Software. However, if you wish to use MS Sidewinder Software, you must download V 4. 0 of the Sidewinder only found at one web site. Just Google it. You then you need to mess a bit with "Data Execution Prevention" in XP Control Panel System to get the recorder to work. I know, as the software V4. 0 is now completly working with this stick in XP Pro SP3. All this info can be found... just Google it. As for the stick... eh, OK... not great. It does have some dead zone slop (free play) movement when the stick is centered and at rest. Also, when moving upper right/left, downward right/left there is much more tension (then moving straight left, up, down, right) with a notchy feeling. Personally I much prefer the Saitek Cyborg Graphite and Cyborg 3D Gold sticks. Many adjustments on them
for fit and smooth movement with no center slop.