SideWinder Joystick

USB ID 045e:003c · Microsoft Corp.

VendorMicrosoft Corp.
Vendor ID045e
Device ID003c
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_045E&PID_003C
Linux modaliasusb:v045Ep003C
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 045e:003c?

USB ID 045e:003c is “SideWinder Joystick” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 003c).

Which Linux driver supports SideWinder 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 Joystick is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:003c shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_003C.

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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