SideWinder® Freestyle Pro

USB ID 045e:000e · Microsoft Corp.

VendorMicrosoft Corp.
Vendor ID045e
Device ID000e
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_045E&PID_000E
Linux modaliasusb:v045Ep000E
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 045e:000e?

USB ID 045e:000e is “SideWinder® Freestyle Pro” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 000e).

Which Linux driver supports SideWinder® Freestyle Pro?

Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers

How do I check whether SideWinder® Freestyle Pro is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:000e shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_000E.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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