Testseek.co.uk have collected 66 expert reviews of the Microsoft Sidewinder X6 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Sidewinder X6.
October 2008
(81%)
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The editors liked
Several great new features
Up to 90 macros
Analog volume and backlighting controsl
Strong
Well designed for action games
Thirty programmable keys
Profile-switching capability
Good selection of vanity keys
Automatically loads custom game configurations
Removable keypad
Numerous macro buttons you can change on the fly
Game specific settings created incredibly easily
The editors didn't like
Very noisy
Expensive
Who really needs 90 macros?
You need to get used to a new keyboard arrangement in palces
90 Macro Keys, Switchable number pad, Solid, hard plastic, Good skid resistance, Backlit keys, Media keys
No extra USB ports, A few awkward keys
The Microsoft Sidewinder X6 is packaged and presented like most Microsoft products in a box that gives a lot of information on the product and shows the product in a large picture. Youre given everything you need to get up and running and youre not l...
Microsoft's SideWinder X6 is a fantastic return to form for the company. It feels great to type on, has as much macro-ing functionality as anyone will ever need and the ability to swap the numpad from left to right is a real masterstroke. If you're in the...
A really fabulous effort. Since coming back from the dead, Microsoft's SideWinder has been making some bold, unique design choices with its gaming hardware—and we're not just talking about the obvious Darth Vader overtones that we seriously...
Good typing feel, In game macro recording, Good backlighting
No onboard memory
The Microsoft SideWinder X6 is easily in the same class as the best gaming keyboards from Logitech and Razer -- the G15 and the Lycosa. The Microsoft SideWinder X6 offers great features, good typing feel, and overall great performance. ...
Lots of Macro Keys available for those Macro maniacs, Red Backlighting for ultimate gaming during the night with the lights switched off, Volume Dial knob to adjust volume, Detachable KeyPad and can be switched to the left or right, Can record Macros during gameplay or onthego, Microsoft SideWinder X6
Take some time to get used to the smaller keyboard keys, KeyPad buttons don’t work while detached, Have to remember which Macro buttons have what recordings in them, No USB slot or Audio/Microphone jack on the keyboard, Bookmark and Share
SideWinder x6 at nightMicrosoft SideWinder X6 is a macro heaven for hardcore gamers who know how to effectively use Macros in their gaming sessions (apparently if you look at my examples, I haven’t fully utilized the use of macros in my games). Apart ...
Detachable number pad, 90 programmable macro keys, media controls, short keys make for a fast typing experience, cool cruise control system
No USB ports, no stands on the base
A pretty impressive gaming keyboard; for macro freaks, the 90 programmable keys should prove very enticing and the host of controls combined with the detachable number pad make for a very flexible unit. ...
Simple layout doesnt overcomplicate or clutter, Good key response, Up to 72 storable macros, Quick access keys are real buttons, Swappable numpad gives flexibility
Intellitype software needs a little tweaking to remove unsupported functions
The X6 is an excellent gaming keyboard, providing innovation and useful features while keeping things simple. ...
