Microsoft SideWinder X3

151 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 151 reviews of Microsoft SideWinder X3. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the durability and reliability. The design and price also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative opinions about the size.

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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 X3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft SideWinder X3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of Microsoft SideWinder X3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and size are on the whole positive. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)

Microsoft SideWinder X3 Mouse

Five programmable buttons plus quick-switch resolution buttons power up the SideWinder X3 Mouse, the newest member of Microsoft's SideWinder family.

Ambidextrous. Affordable. Instant sensitivity adjustments.

No horizontal scrolling. Thumb button built for long thumbs.

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May, 2009

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Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : garfi3ld (lanoc.org)

Microsoft Sidewinder x3 Gaming Mouse

In the past I have reviewed multiple Microsoft Sidewinder products including the X5 and X8 mice. I was impressed with the performance and features of both specifically with the wireless X8. The only problem is not everyone can afford to throw down the...

Microsoft set out to bring out a budget gaming mouse that anyone could afford. On that note they defiantly succeeded. With a MSRP of 39.99 the Sidewinder X3 is a good value and I'm sure that price will only go down in time. If you are left handed this...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : SHAUN CONLIN (evergeek.com)

SideWinder X3 Mouse

Though Microsoft's Sidewinder line of PC peripherals are always solidly respectably, resolutely functional, the new SideWinder X3 Mouse just doesn't cut muster when stacked up against the many similar offerings available from other performance...

At forty bucks US, fifty Cdn, Microsoft's SideWinder X3 Mouse is certainly "affordable" - a tad pricier than a "regular" mouse but less than most gamer-class pointing devices, which run from about $50 up to some $150 for the hardcore Uber rodents.

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Sandeep (mobilewhack.com)

Review: Microsoft SideWinder X3 Mouse

Microsoft recently unveiled the latest addition to the SideWinder line, the new SideWinder X3 Mouse. Designed for convenient use by both left- and right-handed folks, it comes in a smaller shape as well, along with plenty of control features for gaming

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Shane McGlaun (i4u.com)

Microsoft SideWinder X3 Gaming Mouse Review

Gaming mice tend to be expensive if you go with high-end products. The problem with high-end gaming mice is that they are almost exclusively right hand only designs meaning that left-handed gamers are left out. With the current economy many gamers...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Microsoft Sidewinder X3 gaming mouse

An entry-level Microsoft gaming mouse for left- and right-handed users

Precise and speedy performance, ambidextrous design, programmable controls, affordable price

Lacking in 'wow' factor, DPI sensitivity could be higher, 'budget gaming mouse' is a bit of an oxymoron

The Microsoft Sidewinder X3 is a stripped-down alternative to the Sidewinder X5. While a few bells-and-whistles are gone, its performance is on par with its sibling. It will mainly appeal to cash-strapped and/or left-handed gamers (in fact, feel free...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft SideWinder X3 - Laser Gaming Mouse

Microsoft delivers an affordable ambidextrous gaming mouse.

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Perfectly Good

Mice tend to fit different people's hands differently. My hand is pretty small. If your hand is big, it just might work out.

Good, solid scroll wheel. Has all of the other good benefits of a quality mouse, high dpi etc

The left button, not mouse button, the mouse 4 button, is a little far away from my thumb and its hard to reach. Feels a little lighter than I like

Aug, 2012

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Some problems

Many buttons

The wheel stopped opening new windows when I used it to click links about three months into ownership. It finnaly died after about 9 months, when I spilled some wine on it even though barely any touched the mouse

May, 2012

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