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.
The Microsoft SideWinder X8 gaming mouse compares very well to the Logitech G9 gaming mouse I normally use. I noticed little difference between the G9’s 3200 dpi and the X8’s 4000 dpi, but that may just be me. The Microsoft SideWinder X8 is fa...
Works well on all surfaces, Easy to use, Nice long charging cord, Play while charging, Wireless that works well for gaming, Adjustable DPI, Interchangeable feet, Nicely made
Large mouse, Only right handed, DPI settings are not fully adjustable in smaller increments, No adjustable weights
The Microsoft SideWinder X8 wireless gaming mouse is an excellent all around mouse, and of course it’s very good for gaming as well. It’s probably the first wireless mouse that I’m happy with for gaming, there seems to be no lag at all...
The SideWinder X8’s five action buttons and tilt wheel can be programmed to perform different commands using the drop-down menus in Microsoft’s IntelliPoint software. You can also record macros (sequences of key presses, mouse movements, and m...
The Microsoft SideWinder X8 is hands down one of the best gaming mice around with the added bonus that it is wireless. Microsofts BlueTrack technology works much better in the X8 than in past general use mice I have tried. Gamers longing for a wireles...
The Sidewinder X8 looks to capture the gaming peripheral market with awe by improving upon its original SideWinder mouse and tagging on several nice features. We loved the Play N Charge concept borrowed from the Xbox 360. This ensures that youll alwa...
Best MS mouse you can buy; super fast and accurate sensor; dpi buttons; macro options; many, many features.
Premium price; scroll wheel issues from conflicting 2.4GHz frequencies; may be too hefty for small hands.
The X8 is the pinnacle of the SideWinder name. But we hope its the last that bears the same shape. Theres too much to like about it, but the price will be tough to swallow. ...
Abstract: ers in the review noted that Bluetrack mice have had issues with cloth mousepads. Really, now — raise your hand if you have a cloth mousepad. It’s okay, nobody can see you. I bet a bunch of you do. I like cloth mousepads — they’re soft, they don’t accr...
Wireless with charge cable, Choice of mouse feet, Macro enabled, Seven programmable buttons
Price, Right handed bias
The Microsoft Sidewinder X8 is the best gaming mouse from the folks at Redmond. They have created a mouse with an excellent set of features, which includes their tracks on almost anything BlueTrack technology, and the charge and play cable, keeping yo...
Wireless usage, charge while play feature, and redesigned side buttons,
Only 500 Mhz USB polling makes for jittery action at 4,000 DPI.
Microsofts Sidewinder X8 Wireless Gaming Mouse offers a lot in the way of programmability and easy-to-use wireless play. Microsoft has made great strides in their new SideWinder X8, however the unit is not issue-free.Full Review:The pinnacle of Micr...
