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%)
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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
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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..
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...
Excellent tracking technology , Up to 4000dpi sensitivity , Wireless performance is exemplary , Side buttons are the easiest to use yet , Software easy to use
Shape and size
Microsoft's SideWinder X8 is a marked improvement to the series, but there's more work to do yet, especially when it comes to the shape....
Many customisable buttons; BlueTrack technology works better than laser technology.
Only suitable for mediumto largesized hands.
As mentioned earlier, this mouse is firmly targeted at gamers with big hands and if you have small hands like mine, then you should just skip the X8. That being said, if you have large hands the Sidewinder X8 should warrant serious consideration — i...
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...
