SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick
USB ID 045e:001b · Microsoft Corp.
| Vendor | Microsoft Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 045e |
| Device ID | 001b |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_045E&PID_001B |
| Linux modalias | usb:v045Ep001B |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 045e:001b?
USB ID 045e:001b is “SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 001b).
Which Linux driver supports SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick?
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 Force Feedback 2 Joystick is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:001b shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_001B.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.
Nearby entries
- 0008 – SideWinder Precision Pro
- 0009 – IntelliMouse
- 000b – Natural Keyboard Elite
- 000e – SideWinder® Freestyle Pro
- 0014 – Digital Sound System 80
- 001a – SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel
- 001c – Internet Keyboard Pro
- 001d – Natural Keyboard Pro
- 001e – IntelliMouse Explorer
- 0023 – Trackball Optical
- 0024 – Trackball Explorer
- 0025 – IntelliEye Mouse