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Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice

Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice

22 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (4)
Value for money (3)
Sound (3)
Microphone (2)
Build quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the microphone and build quality are overall positive. The sound and value for money also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the design.

usability, value for money, sound, build quality, microphone

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 59/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Ian A. Lewis (amazon.com)

Very fun for the lazy!

The microsoft gamevoice is a great idea. However it seems to have been forgotten o under the rubble of progress. Want to use it in vista? No! Says the man at microsoft, there are no drivers! This thing is great though, you can program it to practically...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Todd C. Charlton (amazon.com)

Awesome hardware, so-so software

When this came out, it was top shelf stuff. After it disappeared from Microsoft's radar, however, it got boxed up and put away. Everyone I knew was using something *other* than GameVoice to chat in-game. Now, however, we have FULL support for the...

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Don't bother

I had high hopes that this would enhance my gaming experience. I'm fond of Battlefield 1942, and I was excited about the possibility of communicating with my friends in the online gaming environment. After setting the thing up and logging on with a...

May, 2003

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Great

I use it a lot! Be careful though! The headset breaks easily!

Apr, 2003

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Consumer review by: Prinado (amazon.com)

the good, the bad and the ugly

This is a great way to chat with buddies online. Play a skirmish Age of Mythology match with a buddy or just use it to talk to your virtually-based business team..it's a great system. BUT.... Microsoft no longer supports this product, so if you have a...

Mar, 2003

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Consumer review by: B. Gilmore (amazon.com)

A cool idea, but makes sure your buddies have one too.

Got this for Christmas and was pretty excited. The product installs easily and works as advertised for the most part but has some quirks. First of all, you need a real sound card to plug into. Forget it if you are using audio built into to your...

Jan, 2003

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Had Doubts, Pleasantly Suprised

Well, when first considering to buy this product, I was a bit hesitant. I also knew there were other viable options out there for less or no money. One of my biggest worries was performance. I am an Everquest addict, and knowing the game takes a lot...

Jun, 2002

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Consumer review by: a RTS gamer (amazon.com)

Every PC gamer who loves games should own Game Voice

Man oh man, I bought Game Voice early December and it just rocks. I love to play games like Counter Strike, Unreal Tournament, Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Age of Empires 2, Game Voice is the perfect add on for all my games. Every Monday and...

Dec, 2001

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Consumer review by: D. Wick (amazon.com)

Not much better than the competition

The desktop puck has never been helpful to me. Also, the speech recognition feature is not very good and uses way too many CPU cycles. The headset itself is good, even very good. Also, the switch on the puck (sound from main speakers or sound from...

Oct, 2001

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