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Microsoft SideWinder X8

 

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  • User Score (310)
    7.9 7.9 from 310 reviewers
  • Expert Score (23)
    8.2 8.2 from 23 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (7)
    8.8 8.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Ease of use (5)
    9.0 9.0 from 5 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    9.3 9.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Reliability (3)
    9.1 9.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Overall quality (4)
    9.8 9.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Accuracy (3)
    9.8 9.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Installation (2)
    9.8 9.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Speed performance (3)
    9.1 9.1 from 3 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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5-6
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Users:
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7-8
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Testfreaks blog

    Testfreaks blog
    9.0/10
    31 March 2009

    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... Read more

    • 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

  2. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8.0/10
    25 March 2009

    Accuracy and zero lag make the X8 a weapon in the hands of gamers, even if it doesn Wireless mice are all well and good, but you’d never use one for gaming, right? Read more

    • Wireless; programmable; overall precision; ergonomically sound design
    • Slippery scroll wheel; adds to cable clutter despite being wireless

  3. maximum pc

    maximum pc
    5.0/10
    28 August 2009

    Can a tasty new sensor save Microsoft's lumbering design? Read more

    • Great thumb-button placement; good for people with large hands.
    • Enormous; jumpy sensor, especially at high resolutions.

  4. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    8.0/10
    5 June 2009

    It's not the easiest mouse to control, nor the most stylish, nor the easiest to hold in your hand, but the SideWinder X8 is a great buy because it has an incredibly useful and innovative feature: the ability to choose whether Read more

    • Resolution adjustable on the fly, Battery life indicator, Buttons logically arranged under the thumb, Extra pads in teflon and nylon, Original design
    • Scroll wheel too stiff, Reporting frequency set at 500 Hz, Basic software

  5. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    4 June 2009

    Microsoft's SideWinder X8 isn't the only mouse that can swap seamlessly between wired and wireless modes; however, between its BlueTrack sensor and its on-the-fly macro recording capability--not to mention a competitive Read more

    • Hybrid wired/wireless design eliminates downtime between battery charges; BlueTrack sensor expands mousing surface options; easy on-the-fly macro recording; 4,000dpi maximum.
    • Scroll wheel needs a better grip; signal drop-off in wireless mode at high sensitivity.

  • User Reviews

  1. The mouse itself works fine but....

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: kittymoomoo, Amazon
    4 weeks ago

    First of all, that black circular charge dock thing is really annoying when it's right next to my keyboard or my mouse. If your desk is the kind with slide for your keyboard's space, that mouse charger thing will be very... Read more

  2. Not that great

    Newegg
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Rupert the mouse man, Newegg
    1 January 2012

    There are better mice out there for the money. I got this with high hopes and expectations but it failed in my gaming and surfing uses. I went back using my older wired mouse because it feels better and the buttons work well,... Read more

    • Responds well to movement and slides well on all surfaces
    • The right mouse button does not "click" like the left one does it requires more force and at times feels like it sticks. the side buttons do not work at all while using them as the back and forward button. You click the fo...

  3. "Mouse wheel breaks, scrolls up or down randomly"

    CNET
    3.0/10
    Reviewer: DavyBoyWonder, CNET
    5 December 2011

    sure I can send it in to Microsoft for a refund, or a new mouse, but sending it in costs money that Microsoft won't reimburse me for, and what will stop the replacement mouse from breaking? Read more

    • - good for those with bigger hands - great for when it works - magnetic power connector makes charging the mouse easy
    • - mouse wheel broke in less than 9 months, now mouse will scroll one more "click" even though you have stopped scrolling, about 5 to 10 seconds after your last scroll - feels slightly cheap on the build quality

  4. Great product; specific niche

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: err1100, J&R
    16 August 2010

    This is a wonderful piece of equipment; certainly the best of Microsoft's Sidewinder mouse series. Its performance is flawless, but keep in mind that it is NOT Bluetooth capable. Read more

    • Accurate Tracking, Comfortable Design, Fast Response, Glides Smoothly, Great Features, Works On Any Surface

  5. Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse: microsoft's top of the range gaming mouse

    Dooyoo
    10/10
    Reviewer: speedycoolbird, Dooyoo
    16 June 2009

    a very good mouse thats accurate and reliable Read more

    • lightweight, good positioning of macros
    • none

  • WikiFreak Description

Microsoft SideWinder X8

The SideWinder X8 has 2.4 Giga Hertz wireless connectivity, as well as play and charge capability. The Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse, offers a tracking engine with Microsoft BlueTrack Technology and wireless freedom that is built for lag-free play. The newest mouse to join the SideWinder line, the SideWinder X8 offers the high frame rate, speed and acceleration and a tracking range from 250 dots per inch (dpi) to 4,000 dpi. Geared towards the gaming community, the Sidewinder …

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Microsoft SideWinder X8

The SideWinder X8 has 2.4 Giga Hertz wireless connectivity, as well as play and charge capability. The Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse, offers a tracking engine with Microsoft BlueTrack Technology and wireless freedom that is built for lag-free play. The newest mouse to join the SideWinder line, the SideWinder X8 offers the high frame rate, speed and acceleration and a tracking range from 250 dots per inch (dpi) to 4,000 dpi. Geared towards the gaming community, the Sidewinder X8 provides wireless capability that doesn’t compromise on performance. The SideWinder X8 Mouse joins the Microsoft Explorer Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse that uses BlueTrack Technology which is a tracking technology that works on virtually any surface.

Features

The SideWinder X8 Mouse has several features that allows it to deliver wireless gaming performance. These include BlueTrack Technology, which with an image processing of 13,000 frames per second, 75 g maximum acceleration and 120 inches per second maximum speed offers almost lag-free play; as well as 2.4GHz wireless capability – providing almost no latency functionality; and play and charge - allowing users up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge, or use the play-and-charge cable for nonstop usage. This is done by unwrapping the cord around the storage box and snapping itonto the underside of the mouse, thus enabling charge up while the mouse is being used. The SideWinder X8 Mouse is available end February for an estimated retail price of $99.95 (U.S.). More information about this can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Elevate your skills with the Microsoft SideWinder Mouse designed to provide you with good performance, handling, and adaptability. Customize your mouse with every game you play using advanced software and adjustable accessories. Use the first ever LCD display on a gaming mouse for macro recording and DPI settings to reduce on-screen interference during gameplay.

  • Motion Device Type: Optical
  • Input Interface Type: Mouse
  • Platform: PC

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    SideWinder X8 Mouse

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 September 2008

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  • Syncing Sidewinder X8

    Bought the Sidewinder X8 the other day and was wondering if there is a sync button on it. I installed the cd and plugged it in but i'm not getting any response from the mouse. Not sure if mine is just broken or if I need to sync it somehow

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