Microsoft HKA-00003 Sidewinder Gaming Mouse

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 265 reviews of Microsoft HKA-00003 Sidewinder Gaming Mouse. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The size and price also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft HKA-00003 Sidewinder Gaming Mouse is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 221 user reviews of Microsoft HKA-00003 Sidewinder Gaming Mouse from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the design and reliability are generally positive. The size and price are also mentioned favorably.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse review: Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse

Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse

Tons of hardware and software customizability; accessories box doubles as a cable management system.

Design needs some softening; superfluous LCD screen adds cost; dedicated hot button not customizable.

Microsoft took almost every popular feature of various high-end gaming mice and wrapped it into one highly customizable product. The design could use a little refinement, but otherwise the new Sidewinder Gaming Mouse would be a worthy addition to your...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Smith (maximumpc.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse

We like fancy gaming mice. We like them for their super-accurate sensors, their adjustable resolutions, and the veritable cornucopia of buttons that grace their frames. But above all, a gaming mouse has to remain comfortable during marathon...

On-the-fly sensitivity shift; good button placement; handy macro software; interchangeable feet

Stiff scroll button; too damn big

Unfortunately, the wonky scroll wheel combined with the monstrously oversized frame means this mouse won’t be living in our house.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Jason Landals (futurelooks)

Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse

Those who have been around gaming for a while will remember the venerable line of Sidewinder gaming peripherals from Microsoft. This product line started with a well known gamepad, and ...

Upon un-boxing, the Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse definitely catches your eye in a couple of ways. The first thing I noticed was how large it looked. Granted it’s the same length and height as the Logitech G5 I mentioned earlier, but due to it’s sharp...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

Review: Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse

Microsoft has been overdue in putting out a really high tech gaming mouse. They already have mice like the Habu and Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 and the Recluse keyboard, but once Logitech released the G9 we all knew that a competitor was on the way.The...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse

If you're a die-hard gamer, you've probably been amazed at the flood of products on the market aimed directly at you. Not just games and video cards and such, but mice. Today we take a look at one of these mice, the Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse,...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by (goodgearguide.com.au)

Microsoft Sidewinder gaming mouse

Huge array of features, customisable parts, responsive buttons

Slightly cumbersome, certain features are a bit pointless

Microsoft has thrown everything but the kitchen sink at this mouse in an attempt to offer more features than the competition. While they don't all work, this is still a solid gaming peripheral with an impressive level of customisation. However, some...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse

Microsoft resurrects the SideWinder for this feature packed gaming mouse. Does it set a new benchmark for gaming mice?

Conversely, for those Palm and Arm gamers the SideWinder is more palatable. Its shape holds your palm firmly in place, enabling you to concentrate on fragging rather than wondering if your hand is about to slip off the back. Moreover, since your hand...

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Love it so much!

I love playing fps\'s with this mouse it is so fast and with up to 2000 dpi you can\'t go wrong! love the buttons on the sides!

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

May, 2010

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Consumer review (buydig.com)

As described

Just like advertised!

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (mightyape.co.nz)

"Works Great!"

I bought this mouse over a year ago and have been very pleased with the results. The side buttons I find are in a great spot. They aren't in the way where you will accidentally hit them and can easily be hit if you need to, the dpi switches can be set...

Aug, 2010

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