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In many ways "gaming mouse" isn't even an overly suitable title, as what works well while gaming is going to work just as well browsing the net or using a graphics design program. If a mouse can excel in the heated, fast paced action of gaming hand movement, then it's going to do pretty well elsewhere, too. It is this fact...
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We tested nine mice to find out which one is the best for each type of gamer. Each mouse has been scored, but we come away with the opinion that each mouse was well-built, well-thought-out, and well-designed. The Razer Orochi, Razer Naga, and SteelSeri...
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Microsoft SideWinder X8 is the latest Sidewinder in Microsoft SideWinder gaming mouse series. The SideWinder X8 has both wireless and wired support, Microsoft BlueTrack Technology (works in any non-glossy surface), and 7 macro enabled buttons.Without f...
There are lots of things to cover, but overall the mouse gives superb performance when gaming both wirelessly or wired. If you are still skeptical about gaming wirelessly like I did, stop right now. The SideWinder X8 has proven that wireless gaming fee...
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The Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse is the first gaming mouse to feature Microsoft's BlueTrack Technology for improved tracking capabilities. With a new, more ergonomic shape and on-the-fly DPI switching, is the SideWinder X8 the best wireless gaming m...
Three onthefly DPI adjustment buttons with LCD, More ergonomic than the old SideWinder mouse, Easytouse magnetic charging cable...
USB receiver and recharging cable "puck" is big and heavy, No adjustable weights like the old SideWinder, Right hand only, Poor battery life, Categorized as:, Give your family more ways to achieve with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010, The ASUS G Series packs the performance with the Intel Core i7 processor to level up or get creative, Plan, budget, and save for the things you love. Get...
The Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse is a fantastic upgrade to the older SideWinder gaming mouse. The X8 offers improved ergonomics, better accuracy with BlueTrack technology, and it's finally wireless. On the other hand, the new SideWinder lacks the customizable weights and extreme rugged feeling of the original SideWinder. The most obvious potential problem with the X8 is the unimpressive battery...
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Gaming mice have been released over the past few years to little fanfare, most of them are overly complicated as well as pretty ugly looking. Most of the decent ones have all been wired (Which isnt a bad thing) with very few attempts at Wireless conne...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:23:59
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Can a tasty new sensor save Microsoft's lumbering design? Microsoft’s latest Sidewinder mouse, the X8, combines a wireless design with the latest in optical sensor technology. Sporting a proprietary BlueTrack sensor, the X8 will work on most any surfac...
Great thumbbutton placement; good for people with large hands.
Enormous; jumpy sensor, especially at high resolutions.
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Love it or hate it, the gaming hardware is here to stay. While some of the gaming products are plain silly, there are also some things that make sense - gaming mice. Not many gamers would like to go back to the days before high DPI sensors, low lag an...
The clever charging cable, Overall quality feel, Spare glide feet...
The Sidewinder X8 is exactly what it says in the tin, a high-end wireless gaming mouse. If youre looking for a new gaming mouse, and think having a wireless would be nice, then there arent all that many good choices to pick from. There arent any fl...
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Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Wireless Gaming MouseThe Microsoft designers attend everything from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to fashion shows in Milan for inspiration for new products. The Microsoft User Research team interviewed...
Wireless with wired performance, BlueTrack, Rechargable (30 Hours per charge aprox.)(Can use while charging), Adjustable DPI on the fly, Convenient programmable buttons, On the fly macro recording...
Limited DPI Settings...
I have been using this mouse for about three weeks now. I have to say that it is by far the best mouse I have ever used. I have all of the response of a wired mouse, but the convenience and freedom of my wireless unit. The gentle slant and large but...
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Microsoft continues their penetration into the PC Gaming hardware fray with their newest release, the Sidewinder X8 mouse. Wireless peripherals in PC gaming have long been a no-no, promising lag and instant death. Will this wireless mouse change that...
Barrier breaking wireless mouse performance. Huge feature set. Priced very reasonably for performance / features. Decent build quality.
Microsoft could have and should have applied the same level of detail to the exterior finishes as on the original Sidewinder wired mouse.
Game-O-licious Dont’ try it, buy it. While I miss the posh and sophisticated surface on the original Sidewinder and its metal buttons and extra wide scroll wheel, the wireless freedom and performance of this mouse more than make up for it. I notice...
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Microsoft’s SideWinder gaming gear has been around for close to two years now and line has expanded from a single mouse to a few different products. We have looked at a lot of it in the past and while it all always looks impressive on paper, I generall...
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As the ultimate in Microsofts wireless gaming mouse offerings, the Sidewinder X8 has found a niche for itself in hardcore gaming. Based on Microsoft Bluetrack Technology, the Sidewinder X8 is claimed to be much better than other contemporary wireless...
As the ultimate in Microsofts wireless gaming mouse offerings, the Sidewinder X8 has found a niche for itself in hardcore gaming. Based on Microsoft Bluetrack Technology, the Sidewinder X8 is claimed to be much better than other contemporary wireless...
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hardware-pacers.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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The Microsoft Sidewinder series gaming mice and keyboards are top of the line gaming products that are excellent additions to any gamer's computer system. The Sidewinder X6 gaming keyboard is packed full of assignable keys that can be programmed with...
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gamerwok.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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Gaming peripherals are something of a niche market. On the one hand, you’ve got the group of players that are perfectly fine with using the mouse and keyboard that came with their PC. But then you’ve got another, somewhat more fanatical, group that n...
If I didn’t have to send this mouse back, I would be using it right now and putting my G9/G5 in the closet. Even though it’s slightly heavier than your average gaming mouse, it’s still the lightest wireless gaming mouse I’ve used...
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maximumcpu.net Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 presents itself as Microsoft’s new flagship gaming mouse. Having been a Logitech user for years, I am eager to try the X8, and to see how the BlueTrack technology performs.Specifications/Features:2.4 GHz Wireless connection...
BlueTrack sensor, Ample controls, Ease of use (hardware and software), Excellent range of sensitivity settings, onthefly changing...
Uncomfortable for extended use, but your mileage may vary...
Microsoft’s Sidewinder X8 was pleasant to use and provided a functional, high-performance, user experience. I will personally use it as a portable gaming mouse, but cannot foresee extensive desktop use because of how the mouse holds my hand. It is m...
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lanoc.org Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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Last week I looked at both Microsoft’s Sidewinder X5 mouse and Sidewinder X6 keyboard. Both surprised me with their near perfect windows integration along with quality construction. To cap off our coverage of the current sidewinder lineup Microsoft pro...
Being a wireless gaming mouse the X8 has the challenge of overcoming the lag and short battery life of most wireless mice, all while sporting the added features of a gaming mouse. I would have to say that considering how up until now there have been ve...
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The charging dock/receiver is more functional and less "ooooh" than Razer's—it's a hockey puck with a groove for wrapping the cable. But what's neato is that the play-and-charge cable attaches to the...
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Try and try again must be Microsoft’s motto when it comes to gaming mouse design. First, they brought us the original Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse which had looks that killed, but ergonomics that killed your hand. Next, they came up with the Sid...
Microsoft has proven that does take the feedback it gets and uses it. The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Bluetrack Gaming mouse is proof of that. They’ve managed to take all the good and bad of the original Sidewinder and the follow up X5 and combine it into...
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geeksmack.net Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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Along with the widely-used Windows operating system, Microsoft is also known for making hardware products, primarily peripherals and webcams. In this review, we will be taking a close look at yet another offering from Microsoft Hardware: The SideWinder...
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Back in September of 2008 we talked about the Microsoft SideWinder X8 gaming mouse. The gaming rodent was delayed and didn’t show up on store shelves until recently. Today I am going to take a hands on look at the SideWinder X8 gaming mouse, which is t...
The Microsoft SideWinder X8 gaming mouse compares very well to the Logitech G9 gaming mouse I normally use. I noticed little difference between the G9’s 3200 dpi and the X8’s 4000 dpi, but that may just be me. The Microsoft SideWinder X8 is fa...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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We’ve seen a succession of gaming-mouse contenders scurry through our offices over the years. Some embrace minimalist design; others amp up the bling factor; and still others emphasize customizability. Microsoft, in its input devices, has t...
Easy macro programming, even from within games; seven programmable buttons; can be used as a wired mouse while charging; swappable glide feet...
Designed for righties only; cumbersome receiver; needs more separation between programmable thumb buttons...
This highly programmable gaming mouse gets it almost all right—which it needs to, considering the high price...
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Look around and you’ll find many companies out there producing mice, it seems that a lot of them are trying to get in on the gaming industry, but not all are created equal, or that good for much of anything. When it comes to gaming though most people...
Works well on all surfaces, Easy to use, Nice long charging cord, Play while charging, Wireless that works well for gaming, Adjustable DPI, Interchangeable feet, Nicely made...
Large mouse, Only right handed, DPI settings are not fully adjustable in smaller increments, No adjustable weights...
The Microsoft SideWinder X8 wireless gaming mouse is an excellent all around mouse, and of course it’s very good for gaming as well. It’s probably the first wireless mouse that I’m happy with for gaming, there seems to be no lag at all...
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Digitaltrends.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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Wireless mice are all well and good, but you’d never use one for gaming, right? Everybody knows wireless mice suffer from lag, skipping, and all sorts of other problems. Well, here’s a situation where common wisdom is wrong. Microsoft has managed to c...
Wireless, Programmable, Excellent button placement, Precise...
Slippery scroll wheel, Very large, *...
The SideWinder X8’s five action buttons and tilt wheel can be programmed to perform different commands using the drop-down menus in Microsoft’s IntelliPoint software. You can also record macros (sequences of key presses, mouse movements, and m...
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Today, we take a look at the SideWinder X8, the latest addition to the team and a first for Microsoft as a wireless gaming mouse. Incorporating their newfangled BlueTrack Technology, the SideWinder X8 a blistering fast laser sensor capable of on-the-fl...
The Sidewinder X8 looks to capture the gaming peripheral market with awe by improving upon its original SideWinder mouse and tagging on several nice features. We loved the Play N Charge concept borrowed from the Xbox 360. This ensures that youll alwa...
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i4u.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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Two things that dont often go together in the same sentence are gaming mouse and wireless. There have been some wireless gamine mice over the years with varying degrees of success. Microsoft has debuted a new wireless gaming mouse called the SideWinde...
High sensitivity, Wireless, Great charging system...
Lefties may have a hard time using the mouse...
The Microsoft SideWinder X8 is hands down one of the best gaming mice around with the added bonus that it is wireless. Microsofts BlueTrack technology works much better in the X8 than in past general use mice I have tried. Gamers longing for a wireles...
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Coming soon to a mousepad near you… From the makers of Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard and the Explorer Mouse comes the latest gaming phenomenon: the Microsoft SideWinder X8. The X8 delivers 4000 bone crushing dots-per-inch (dpi) designed for one thing...
Best MS mouse you can buy; super fast and accurate sensor; dpi buttons; macro options; many, many features.
Premium price; scroll wheel issues from conflicting 2.4GHz frequencies; may be too hefty for small hands.
The X8 is the pinnacle of the SideWinder name. But we hope its the last that bears the same shape. Theres too much to like about it, but the price will be tough to swallow...
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ers in the review noted that Bluetrack mice have had issues with cloth mousepads. Really, now — raise your hand if you have a cloth mousepad. It’s okay, nobody can see you. I bet a bunch of you do. I like cloth mousepads — they’re soft, they don’t accr...
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dragonsteelmods.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:00
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Mention the word wireless mouse in front of a hardcore gamer and you will probably have as much credibility as Alex Rodriguez. Wireless mice have long been shunned by gamers due to the lag in signal from the mouse to the PC. This lag may be microsec...
Wireless with charge cable, Choice of mouse feet, Macro enabled, Seven programmable buttons...
Price, Right handed bias...
The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 is the best gaming mouse from the folks at Redmond. They have created a mouse with an excellent set of features, which includes their tracks on almost anything BlueTrack technology, and the charge and play cable, keeping yo...
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gamingshogun.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:01
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The pinnacle of Microsofts Sidewinder gaming mouse line is their new X8. Their first wireless gaming mouse, the X8 brings some new features into the fray not previously seen on Sidewinder mice while also bringing back some features not seen on some ne...
Wireless usage, charge while play feature, and redesigned side buttons...
Only 500 Mhz USB polling makes for jittery action at 4,000 DPI.
Microsofts Sidewinder X8 Wireless Gaming Mouse offers a lot in the way of programmability and easy-to-use wireless play. Microsoft has made great strides in their new SideWinder X8, however the unit is not issue-free.Full Review:The pinnacle of Micr...
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Microsoft continues to release gaming products in their SideWinder line and so far things haven't been too bad. Their mice have been decent and while I still go back to my Logitech G9, I did use the SideWinder Gaming Mouse for a while there. A few mont...
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Sidewinder X8 (Gaming Mouse)ESRB: n/a Platform: PC Games Category: Mice & TrackballsAuthor: Kirby Y People who play games on a PC demand technology that can control their on-screen actions to a tee. This includes moving about, shooting and accessing...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:01
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Unlike the Revoltec Fightmouse this new Sidewinder is a wireless mouse, coming with a receiver that plugs into a USB port, and which doubles as a charger for the mouses rechargeable battery.Its weight cant be customised but the sensitivity can, and a...
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gamersdailynews.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:01
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Microsoft has gone back to the drawing board and come out with another gaming mouse, the Sidewinder X8. The unit does have some cool features in it but also some not so cool ones.The Bluetrack technology is said to allow the X8 to be used on practicall...
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For the hardcore gamer, performance is of utmost importance and latency is a killjoy. For that very reason, if there were anything gamers avoid like the plague, it's wireless mice. Regarded by gamers as slow and unresponsive, they have long shunned wir...
After spending a couple of days with the SideWinder X8, we were deeply impressed. It is an exceptionally well thought-out mouse with everything you might possibly need.It is not perfect, however, as its hefty size would, in all likelihood, make it unco...
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In recent years gaming mice have been ever more complex, gimmicky and expensive. But between the claims of 4,000dpi sensitivities, squillions of macro-enabled buttons and interchangeable weights you can actually find some very useful innovations and f...
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pcgameshardware.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:01
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With the Sidewinder X8 Microsoft introduced a wireless mouse that is fit for gaming. Microsoft Sidewinder X8 (picture: OS-Informer) [Source: view picture gallery]On first sight one could mistake the 4,000 dpi Sidewinder X8 with the Sidewinder X5 - th...
If you like the design of the Sidewinder X5, you will also suit your taste. In matters of latency, scanning and reliability, the mouse can be rated as "absolutely appropriate for gaming”. The X8 is supposed to become for about 70 Euros in March 2009...
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gamespot.com Updated:
2011-08-02 01:24:01
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Microsoft has today announced its newest SideWinder PC gaming peripheral, the SideWinder X8 Mouse. The SideWinder X8 looks similar to the other SideWinder mice, but it comes with several new features including 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and Microsoft...
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rwlabs.com Updated:
2013-10-18 04:51:32
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What is the single most important hardware for any serious gamer? Certainly some would argue that a good graphics card for the best possible eye candy, others would probably say a large TFT screen for more viewing area while others prefer...
When testing the markets best mouse units it is very hard to come to a conclusion about which one is the best one of the bunch especially since the best for me and the other guys might as well be the worst for you. That was mainly the re...
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