Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse review


The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 mouse is a feature heavy gaming mouse that is designed for the serious gamer. It is one of the best gaming mouse and is right up there with the Razer Mamba. It features the latest technology, ergonomic design and a very attractive price for a gaming mouse of this calibre.
Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse


The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse is put on the market as a direct competitor to the high end Razer laser gaming mouse, and like the Razer Mamba it also has a dual wireless / wired functionality. This means that you get the best of both worlds.
The design of this mouse should be familiar to fans of Microsoft’s gaming peripheral products. With the Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse however they have toned down the hard angles and have put in some curves. The result is a sleek looking mouse with contours that help your hand fall into a natural grip.
If you would like to buy the Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse, I recommend you get it from Amazon because they are the cheapest online.
The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse point of difference is in its proprietary BlueTrack sensor. This technology provides great sensitivity and performance than other gaming mouse. This improved sensitivity enables the user to use the mouse on a variety surfaces, from wood and marble to carpet and fabric. The only thing it has problem with is glass or mirrored surfaces.
The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse offers a range of sensitivity selection, from 250 dpi to 4000 dpi, that are changeable by the user. Although not as high as the 5600 dpi of the Razer Mamba, Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse should satisfy the need of most serious gamers. Three buttons run down the middle of the mouse and that let you select the sensitivity that you want.

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse

Another great feature is the on-the-fly macro recording function. You can customize commands just by clicking a few buttons. You can also create macros for a particular game or program as well.
The poll rate of the Microsoft Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse mouse is 500Mhz, which is adequate for most game. However at higher sensitivity the mouse can feel unresponsive and even lag. So perhaps that is why Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse comes with a plug for the wired alternative.

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse

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