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Microsoft SideWinder X8 User Reviews

Mouse - optical - 7 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - black More product details

Microsoft SideWinder X8
alaSCORE 98

83 reviews

November, 2009

74 / 100

19 Experts

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78 / 100

64 Users

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (28)
US

alaTest collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 from cnet.com. The average user rating from cnet.com is 80 out of 100.

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"Not as good as the Logitec Revolution"

I own this mouse and the Revolution and, quit...  Recharge method Button configuration is limited

"Very good mouse, does the job well"

I've been using this mouse for a month, and i...  wireless, long battery life, good thumb buttons, on the fly DPI change and multiple sets of feet en...

Average Rating

80

2 Users positive
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US

alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 from maximumpc.com.

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I have the original

I have the original sidewinder and I have smaller hands and I love it.

habu is branded by

habu is branded by microsoft, developed by razer.

I bought a Microsoft Habu

I bought a Microsoft Habu months ago. Used it for a few minutes in UT2004, then went back to my old Logitech MX510. I broke that Logitech a couple wee...

maximumpc.com
US

alaTest collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 from amazon.com. The average user rating from amazon.com is 80 out of 100.

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Very good mouse - needs a few improvments

Very good mouse - needs a few improvments First off, this is a great performing mouse. I've noticed my gaming performance improve a lot since moving ...

Great buy

Great buy The x8 is a great mouse. I upgraded from the original Microsoft Sidewinder, and I have to say that it was a good move. It is in every way be...

Good mouse, but not perfect.

Good mouse, but not perfect. This mouse works flawlessly and tracks very well. The ability to change your DPI setting on the fly is useful, the limita...

Stopped charging batteries

Stopped charging batteries This mouse is great for what I need, however after a few months it completely stopped charging the battery. I tried changin...

AU

alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 from cnet.com.au.

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Microsoft SideWinder X8

Everything Nothing, i dun get what this guy is sayin bout the size and shape, it feels perfect in my had

cnet.com.au
GB

alaTest collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 from amazon.co.uk. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 89 out of 100.

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It's pretty damn good

It's pretty damn good Lets just skip to what is in my opinion the X8's defining feature: the glorious side buttons. Much improved from the previous it...

Good but some limitations

Good but some limitations The mouse is large but comfortable (my previous mouse is also quite large). It is rechargeable and uses a magnetically enhan...

Good but some limitations

Good but some limitations The mouse is large but comfortable (my previous mouse is also quite large). It is rechargeable and uses a magnetically enhan...

Mouse wheel-- not good

Mouse wheel-- not good I have always used Logitech in the past but after reading about the Sidewinder X8 thought I would make a change. The ability t...

Average Rating

89

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