microsoft sidewinder mouse Expert Reviews

Extremely customizable; macro recording; on-the-fly dpi adjustment

Needs more programmable buttons; tough to use without practice

Lots of options and an unusual (but ultimately comfortable) design make the SideWinder Mouse an excellent choice for any gamer.

Microsoft has a winner on its hands here..

Excellent tracking ability; great features; snazzy LED

A bit large; macro creation is confusing

Bon Jovi. Roger Clemens. The mullet. And now add the SideWinder to the list of comebacks. Microsoft yanks its SideWinder brand out of early retirement to reincarnate it as a gaming mouse to help bolster their line of gaming peripherals. Unlike the Habu, M...

On-the-fly dpi switching. Good customization options. Comfy scroll wheel. Macro capabilities. First ever LCD.

May be too large for some users. Not ambidextrous. Number of programmable buttons limiting.

Microsoft's solo effort is a hit, but it might be too much mouse for small hands. Still, its features are through the roof and can do the trick for gamers.

More bolt-ons than Frankenstein's Monster

>Infinitely customisable, Won't break the bank ,

A little on the giant side Lack of instructions for button-programming

The most comprehensive mouse out there. Period.

These days there are tons of gaming related devices available. For the most parts, these products can be dismissed as marketing tricks. These devices have nothing to do with gaming or they have a name of some famous gamer slapped on to them at best. This

Small size, Built-in cover (can't be lost), Fast transfer rates

Button placement, "Only" five configurable buttons

Facts are now laid out and it is time for judgement. I have to say that for me the SideWinder was a mixed package. It felt perfect on some areas but let me down on others. I believe that in my case, most of the problems were caused by the dimensions and t...

Many manufacturers are attempting to with a very special gaming mouse the market for gamers to conquer, so now Microsoft. This one has the Sidewinder Mouse launched and they voted specifically for gamers. So will Microsoft with new special

-- Big hand edition - 3 sentences Teflon Gleitpads - Very good software - Very precise - thumb button and scroll wheel made of metal

-- At roughly gerastertes mouse - only right - thumb buttons too far forward - Only 5 programmable buttons

It would be almost a point landing, if it were not for the restriction with the not fully programmable keys, because we 5 are simply not enough. Also, our screening of the mouse wheel is not 100% convinced this would achieve a smoother, l

A real mouse Player: 2000 dpi laser engine variable weights and sliding adjustable, programmable buttons, and so on.

-- The original design and futuristic - The engine of laser optical 2000 dpi - The resolution variable - The personalization (weights skates and glide) - The many programmable buttons and macro

-- Ergonomics debatable - The high price - Not suitable for left-handers

Sidewinder is a name that Microsoft used for its classic joysticks and game pads. If suddenly a mouse that gets opgekleefd label, you may suspect that the game hardware is.

As with any self-respecting game hardware specific software is also available. Quick Turn your performance would improve, but we think the impact is minimal. You can also use a button to access Windows Vista Games Explorer, but there