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.
Excellent tracking technology , Up to 4000dpi sensitivity , Wireless performance is exemplary , Side buttons are the easiest to use yet , Software easy to use
Shape and size
Microsoft's SideWinder X8 is a marked improvement to the series, but there's more work to do yet, especially when it comes to the shape....
Hybrid wired/wireless design eliminates downtime between battery charges; BlueTrack sensor lets you use it on a wide variety of surfaces; easy on-the-fly macro recording; 4,000dpi maximum
Scroll wheel needs a better grip; signal drop-off in wireless mode at high sensitivity
Microsoft's SideWinder X8 Mouse isn't the only mouse that can swap seamlessly between wired and wireless modes. But, with its BlueTrack sensor and on-the-fly macro-recording capability -- not to mention a competitive price -- we imagine plenty of PC g...
Abstract: The SideWinder X8 is Microsofts best gaming mouse since the IntelliMouse. Its sleek and comfortable to use, and the build quality is excellent. The feature set is very practical, with the cable tidying and securing puck a handy extra. While we suspec...
Microsoft's SideWinder X8 combines the best aspects of both wired and wireless mice, adds its funky, high-sensitivity BlueTrack technology and wraps it up in a slick, ergonomic package. Put simply, the X8 is the gaming mouse we've been waiting for Microso...
Many customisable buttons; BlueTrack technology works better than laser technology.
Only suitable for mediumto largesized hands.
As mentioned earlier, this mouse is firmly targeted at gamers with big hands and if you have small hands like mine, then you should just skip the X8. That being said, if you have large hands the Sidewinder X8 should warrant serious consideration — i...
After spending a couple of days with the SideWinder X8, we were deeply impressed. It is an exceptionally well thought-out mouse with everything you might possibly need.It is not perfect, however, as its hefty size would, in all likelihood, make it unco...
