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Microsoft SideWinder X8

Gaming mouse with Bluetrack technology
 
Author: Jouni 'Jipa' Vasama
Published: 09.06.2009
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Product Group: Input devices
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Specifications

 
  • 2.4 GHz Wireless connection Reliable wireless connection built for lag-free play.

  • BlueTrack Technology World's most advanced tracking technology for gaming with image processing of 13,000 frames per second.

  • Play and Charge Up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge, or use the play-and-charge cable for non-stop action.

  • Twelve Buttons – Seven are programmable Customize the five programmable main buttons, plus left/right tilt wheel—seven programmable buttons— to customize your gaming experience.

  • Scroll Wheel with Tilt Better feel and response with detents for precise control.

  • Full-Speed USB Reporting Full-speed, 500 Hz USB reporting is built for lag-free play.

  • Engineered for Speed Shape designed for quick, balanced, precision gaming action.

  • Vertical side buttons Don’t make mistakes. The top/bottom design makes locating the side buttons easier and reduces the inadvertent actuation risk.

  • LCD Display Quickly view DPI settings and macro-recording.

  • Quick Launch Button One-touch access to Microsoft PC Gaming features.

  • DPI Switching Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click.

  • Replaceable Mouse FeetChoice of three different materials for glide preference.

  • Macro Record Easily record macros while in game with the dedicated button.

  • 3-Year Limited Warranty

As for the specifications, there are some things that pop out from the midst of the huge numbers. The BlueTrack technology is yet another method of providing the most accurate tracking, and is supposed to give an edge over the older optical and laser mice. Seven programmable buttons is all nice and impressive. Three interchangeable mouse feet out of the box gives some extra value, and the three-year warranty is a nice touch.

 

Bundle

 

Microsoft SideWinder X8 Bluetrack Gaming Mouse
 

The X8 is a wireless mouse, so the package includes a USB receiver, and a single rechargeable AA cell. Beside these there are also the usual user's manual and driver CD, which are both also available via the Microsoft web site.

 

Cable management

 

Microsoft SideWinder X8 Bluetrack Gaming Mouse
 

While the receiver appears unnecessarily massive, there's a good reason for this. First of all, it acts as a storage space for two sets of spare skates for the mouse. The cable wrapped around the receiver brings us to one of the innovations of the X8: the recharge cable. While the mouse is wireless, there's a recharge cable for it, so one doesn't have to stop playing when the battery needs to be recharged.

The magnet-headed recharge cable makes me just wonder why such a simple yet extremely handy feature hasn't been made already years ago! And also, why other kind of recharger plugs exist in the first place. The cable is more flexible than normal USB-mouse-cables, as it's only for the power. This means that even while charging, you can't really notice the cable, not even if it gets stuck, as it'll just pop free from the socket.




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