I cannot help you with the driver issue, but you should not worry about win98 compatibility. The .vxd and .inf combo should be fully compatible with all Win9x versions.
"Windows 95 only" was probably a warning that it will not work with DOS, OS/2, NT etc...

EDIT:

is this what you need ?

http://www.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php? … 9c6f9c5bc2a978f

@Jolaes76, glad to hear about the Windows 98 issue. Regarding the driver link, that seem's to be what I'm after so I'll check it out. Unable to download it now as I'm typing this from my mobile. Just hope the link isn't dead because the sites I found all had dead links or tried to lead me to driver updating programs.

Thanks heaps for your help so far 😀

borgie83 wrote:

Just hope the link isn't dead because the sites I found all had dead links

In my experience, files found on DriverGuide are never dead because they host it themselves...

borgie83 wrote:

or tried to lead me to driver updating programs.

But yes, you do have to go out of your way to avoid their "downloader/installer" program. Either you use it and be smart enough to decline every offer it makes to install their software, or you pay them a few bucks for the real file.

Or (recommended), you find some workaround like seen here:
DriverGuide.com’s Not-so-surprising Scammy Tactics

There should be an option to just add the Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro in the Game Controllers panel in Win98SE, no need to install the software unless you want the programming features.

Alternatively, you can pinch your pennies for a 3DP-Vert, which isn't just for the SideWinder 3D Pro, but almost all of Microsoft's digital gameport peripherals, first-gen Precision Pro/"3D Pro Plus" included.

The last post in this thread has a link to the Version 3.02 MS SideWinder Software:

MS Sidewinder Precision Pro - Weird Gameport vs USB Issue

@Jolaes76, I got a chance to check out the download link you provided. Unfortunately it wants me to use the driveguide installer or pay them money. Both things I don't really like doing so I chose to give it a miss. Thanks anyway mate.

@Stiletto, I totally understand companies asking users to pay for their services but in my experience, if you search around hard enough or ask others for help (eg:vogons) almost all drivers are obtainable for free without the need to use driver installers, register with the website or pay the company money for something that should be obtainable for free. Why a large company like Microsoft cant keep their drivers available for download on their website is beyond me. Even creative is slowly going down this same path unfortunately. At least companies like nVidia seem to still care about their customers.

@akyla65, that download link is exactly what I was after. Downloaded successfully! Now to wait for the Sidewinder to arrive and try it out 😀

Thanks guys.