Re:That's a change of pace... (Score 2, Interesting)

Microsoft have dropped several products on the hardware side - most notably their SideWinder range. This is a pity since many of the products were good quality and innovative (guess that breached their business model). MS had the first force-feedback joystick that I can recall and the Strategic Commander/Game Voice controllers added handy new features for gamers. There were a couple of misses too (Dual Shock anyone?) but most of the products were worthwhile - unlike their software.