Microsoft sidewinder game pads and joy sticks Driver Download
The sidewinder game pads and joy sticks is a game controller manufactured by Microsoft. If your game doesn't run smoothly, crashes or glitches or there is a lag time with your controller, try updating the driver. This version of "SWGameEN.exe" is rated (2 out of 5 stars) based on 11,519 downloads and 93 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 6.9 MB.
Supported Models
sidewinder game pads and joy sticks
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
SWGameEN.exe (6.9 MB)
Additional Notes
I have used this driver right from MS
on windows 98, 98se, me, 2000,
Windows XP home and Pro, and all with no problems.
Uploaded By
bill (DG Member) on 29-May-2003
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How to Update sidewinder game pads and joy sticks Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the sidewinder game pads and joy sticks driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Microsoft sidewinder game pads and joy sticks into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Microsoft Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Microsoft website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.