Testseek.co.uk have collected 69 expert reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse.
March 2009
(82%)
69 Reviews
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The editors liked
Resolution adjustable on the fly
Battery life indicator
Buttons logically arranged under the thumb
Extra pads in teflon and nylon
Original design
Hybrid wired/wireless design eliminates downtime between battery charges
BlueTrack sensor lets you use it on a wide variety of surfaces
Easy on-the-fly macro recording
4
000dpi maximum
Good performance. Great charging system.
The editors didn't like
Scroll wheel too stiff
Reporting frequency set at 500 Hz
Basic software
Scroll wheel needs a better grip
Signal drop-off in wireless mode at high sensitivity
It is an excellent mouse. I have permanently attached it to my desktop. Playing games on this mouse is a breeze and I am loving the fact that it works so excellent for me. I am loving Rainbow Six Las Vegas and Assasins Creed with this mouse. ...
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...
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...
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...
Abstract: 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..
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...
Abstract: 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...
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...
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...
