Testseek.com have collected 69 expert reviews of the Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse.
March 2009
(82%)
69 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Microsoft’s SideWinder gaming gear has been around for close to two years now and line has expanded from a single mouse to a few different products. We have looked at a lot of it in the past and while it all always looks impressive on paper, I generall...
As the ultimate in Microsofts wireless gaming mouse offerings, the Sidewinder X8 has found a niche for itself in hardcore gaming. Based on Microsoft Bluetrack Technology, the Sidewinder X8 is claimed to be much better than other contemporary wireless...
Abstract: The Microsoft Sidewinder series gaming mice and keyboards are top of the line gaming products that are excellent additions to any gamer's computer system. The Sidewinder X6 gaming keyboard is packed full of assignable keys that can be programmed with ...
It is an excellent mouse. I have permanently attached it to my desktop. Playing games on this mouse is a breeze and I am loving the fact that it works so excellent for me. I am loving Rainbow Six Las Vegas and Assasins Creed with this mouse. ...
If I didn’t have to send this mouse back, I would be using it right now and putting my G9/G5 in the closet. Even though it’s slightly heavier than your average gaming mouse, it’s still the lightest wireless gaming mouse I’ve used...
BlueTrack sensor, Ample controls, Ease of use (hardware and software), Excellent range of sensitivity settings, onthefly changing
Uncomfortable for extended use, but your mileage may vary
Microsoft’s Sidewinder X8 was pleasant to use and provided a functional, high-performance, user experience. I will personally use it as a portable gaming mouse, but cannot foresee extensive desktop use because of how the mouse holds my hand. It is m...
Being a wireless gaming mouse the X8 has the challenge of overcoming the lag and short battery life of most wireless mice, all while sporting the added features of a gaming mouse. I would have to say that considering how up until now there have been ve...
Abstract: The charging dock/receiver is more functional and less "ooooh" than Razer's—it's a hockey puck with a groove for wrapping the cable. But what's neato is that the play-and-charge cable attaches to the..
Microsoft has proven that does take the feedback it gets and uses it. The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Bluetrack Gaming mouse is proof of that. They’ve managed to take all the good and bad of the original Sidewinder and the follow up X5 and combine it into...
Abstract: Along with the widely-used Windows operating system, Microsoft is also known for making hardware products, primarily peripherals and webcams. In this review, we will be taking a close look at yet another offering from Microsoft Hardware: The SideWinder...