Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse

218 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 218 reviews of Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the reliability and durability are overall positive. The design and size are also appreciated, whereas reviews are divided on the price.

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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 Sidewinder Mouse is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price and durability. The reliability and size also get good feedback.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jeremy Atkinson (pcmag.com)

Microsoft SideWinder Mouse

The cold war of gaming mice heats up with Microsoft's latest secret weapon: the SideWinder. Key features: a built-in LCD and in-game macro recording, plus a bunch more.

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.

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Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Jason Landals (futurelooks)

Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse Review

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 expanded into joysticks, more gamepads, and other purpose-built...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Hardware Pacers (hardware-pacers.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse

The Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse is a nice mouse capable of adjusting to meet gaming needs. Variable weight, virtual variable cable length (using cable anchor), and variable glide configurations (3 sets of foot pads with varying degree of...

5 programmable buttons, Variable combinations to make many different types of mouse, Many useful features, Cable Anchor

Corded mouse may create cable bunching

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Active Network (activewin.com)

Microsoft SideWinder Mouse

Customizable, High Speed, Accurate

Not Ambidextrous, Not Enough Programmable Buttons

Overall the Microsoft SideWinder mouse is pretty good, its up there with the other top gaming mice such as the Logitech G9, the main problem I have is that it doesn’t work too well in small hands, its just a bit too much. Having to over-reach for the...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Hi-Tech Reviews (hi-techreviews)

Microsoft Sidewinder USB Gaming Mouse Review

A mouse is not something I usually get very stoked about, but after using the Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse that has changed. To start off I love the size of the mouse as it slightly larger than a normal mouse and for a guy with large hands like...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Geek.com (geek.com)

Review: Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (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?

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse review

A mouse that goes like a missile

Actually comfy ; Sliding weight tray ; Customisable through software

A touch pricey

Feature packed and comfier than its jagged edges suggest, this is a welcome return to PC kit design from Microsoft’s peripherals team.

Feb, 2008

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Microsoft - Sidewinder Mouse

The first rule of Sidewinder Mouse? Download software from the Web. With no disc included in the otherwise comprehensive packaging, the bright startup guide is insistent that that's where you start. It's a 14MB download you ...

Quite an individual mouse, and one that has quirks which will isolate some and endear it to others. We liked it, but a test drive is nonetheless recommended.

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Jani 'Japala' Pönkkö (metku.net)

Microsoft SideWinder Mouse

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....

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...

Nov, 2007

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