Microsoft Sidewinder X4

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1907 reviews of Microsoft Sidewinder X4. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and reliability. The design and price also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the size.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 442 user reviews of Microsoft Sidewinder X4 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and durability. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Sidewinder X4

alaTest has collected and analyzed 450 user reviews of Microsoft Sidewinder X4 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and design. The reliability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Microsoft Sidewinder X4

Microsoft has a wide range of peripherals with the Sidewinder X4 targeting cash strapped gamers looking for a gaming keyboard

While the X4 isn’t as feature rich as the X6, its anti-ghosting gives it an edge that make it a worthy gaming buy.

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Chris Reynolds (hardware-pacers.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder X4

The Microsoft Sidewinder series gaming keyboards are top-of-the-line, highly functional gaming products that are excellent additions to any gamer's computer system. The These gaming keyboards are packed full of assignable keys that...

The Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Gaming Keyboard and Sidewinder is a superb productand have all the elements of what a gaming system would need. From phenomenal performance to full packed features with programmable buttons on the keyboard, hard core gamers...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Maximum CPU (maximumcpu.net)

Microsoft SideWinder X4 Keyboard

Stylish keyboard, Plug-and-play functionality including multimedia keys and backlight, Advanced functionality (macros), Hardware Anti-Ghosting technology performs as presented

Less-than-ideal tactile feedback on keys (it is a keyboard, after all)

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Bill (maximumcpu.net)

Read Microsoft SideWinder X4 Keyboard

Microsoft's new keyboard product is being marketed with emphasis on a new technology called “anti-ghosting”. “Ghosting“ is the phenomenon when multiple keys are pressed, but not all are accurately recorded and transmitted to the computer because of...

Stylish keyboard ; Plug-and-play functionality including multimedia keys and backlight ; Advanced functionality (macros) ; Hardware Anti-Ghosting technology performs as presented

Less-than-ideal tactile feedback on keys (it is a keyboard, after all)

The SideWinder X4 is probably the most efficient “anti-ghosting” keyboard available, and it’s a fine keyboard outside of that context. In principle, every keyboard should be “anti-ghosting”, but the truth is that it's not really needed in a majority of...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Chad (techarkade.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Keyboard

After the apparent success of the Sidewinder X6 gaming keyboard, Microsoft decided to produce a "value" version. The Sidewinder X4 reduces some of the features of the X6 to reduce the price while gaining a more advanced anti-ghosting system. Will the...

Overkill status new anti-ghosting technology ; Responsive but comfortable key feel

Looks basic compared to its older brother, the X6 ; Overpriced when comparing features ; Significant drop in macros / cruise control

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Kristofer Brozio (dragonsteelmods.com)

Microsoft SideWinder X4 Keyboard Review

Unlikeother Microsoft gaming products this keyword is entirely designed bythe folks at Redmond. The Microsoft Sidewinder X4 looks like a basickeyboard with the addition of media and macro keys. The Sidewinder X4is missing some knobs and buttons found...

ProgrammableMacros ; Backlit keyboard ; Wellconstructed

Fingerprintmagnet ; Softwareis limited in programming media keys ; Standardkeyboard with some macro/media buttons

For theSidewinder X4 Microsoft seems to have taken the basic keyboard designand added some macros and multimedia keys; otherwise what you see iswhat you get. The Sidewinder X4 is Microsoft's low-cost, low-endversion of a gaming keyboard that falls...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Lersar (lanoc.org)

Microsoft Sidewinder X4

Microsoft's Sidewinder line, specialized gaming peripherals for the PC, is starting to see quite a few pieces in it's roster. You may recall the Sidewinder X6, their first keyboard made entirely themselves, with several great features that appeal to...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : David Price (goodgearguide.com.au)

Microsoft SideWinder X4 keyboard (preview)

We'll post a more detailed review once we've given the hardware a longer examination, but first impressions from half an hour of gaming, typing and general messing about with Microsoft's SideWinder X4 gaming keyboard are favourable.

Interesting collection of features ;

We're yet to complete our full range of tests ;

The all-important typing action seems good once you get used to the relatively heavy feel to the keys - presumably in deference to the considerable demands of long gaming sessions. The keys are nicely spaced - this is a pretty hefty piece of kit, with...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : David Price (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft SideWinder X4 review

The biggest concern, Microsoft says, was that multiple keystrokes were periodically failing to register, a particular issue for players of real-time strategy games with their notoriously numerous and complex hotkey shortcuts.

Microsoft's SideWinder X4 gaming keyboard is a robust product with some interesting and useful gamer-oriented features: the standout is anti-ghosting, which should provide smooth, stumble-free hotkey action. The gaming-friendly design and number of...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

A Keyboard for Gaming : Microsoft Sidewinder X4 gaming keyboard

While many games support the use of a gaming console, some users are not comfortable with this type of approach and would prefer to use their keyboard as their main control method.

In the past I have looked at a number of keyboards. Some could be classified as general purpose; others offer additional multimedia controls; while occasionally you would get light displays and one, if memory serves me correct, could be rolled up when...

May, 2010

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