Testseek.com 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
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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....
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
Scroll wheel needs a better grip; signal drop-off in wireless mode at high sensitivity
Microsoft's SideWinder X8 Mouse isn't the only mouse that can swap seamlessly between wired and wireless modes. But, with its BlueTrack sensor and on-the-fly macro-recording capability -- not to mention a competitive price -- we imagine plenty of PC g...
Abstract: The SideWinder X8 is Microsofts best gaming mouse since the IntelliMouse. Its sleek and comfortable to use, and the build quality is excellent. The feature set is very practical, with the cable tidying and securing puck a handy extra. While we suspec...
Microsoft's SideWinder X8 combines the best aspects of both wired and wireless mice, adds its funky, high-sensitivity BlueTrack technology and wraps it up in a slick, ergonomic package. Put simply, the X8 is the gaming mouse we've been waiting for Microso...
