Mention the word wireless mouse in front of a hardcore gamer and you will probably have as much credibility as Alex Rodriguez. Wireless mice have long been shunned by gamers due to the lag in signal from the mouse to the PC. This lag may be microseconds, but in the world of gamers, that may be the time between life and death.

In the gaming peripheral market, Microsoft has been getting some positive press with the Sidewinder line of mice and keyboards. They have recently released their latest mouse – the Microsoft Sidewinder X8. The Sidewinder X8 is the premier model in their gaming line of mice.

While most of the features aren’t revolutionary, they still make for some exciting specs. The Sidewinder X8 can last up to 30 hours of active gaming off a single charge. In the middle of a tense battle and run out of juice? No problem, just plug in the play and charge cable and return to battle, instantly.

In addition, we find the standard 2.4 GHz transmitter, on the fly DPI adjustment and seven programmable buttons.

Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Wireless Mouse

Reviewed by: Tomas Ratas

Sponsor: Microsoft

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Microsoft Sidewinder X8

The Ultimate Gaming Mouse System
Grab hold of the Microsoft® SideWinder™ X8 mouse and experience gaming thrills and performance that will blow you—and your opponents—away! This addition to Microsoft’s award-winning line of SideWinder gaming products is a complete desktop gaming system that features breakthrough Microsoft BlueTrack™ Technology, 2.4 GHz wireless, USB charging while you play, an advanced design for precise handling and fast action, adjustable feet, custom tuning—and much more.

-2.4 GHz Wireless connection Reliable wireless connection built for lag-free play.

-BlueTrack Technology World's most advanced tracking technology for gaming with image processing of 13,000 frames per second.

-Play and Charge Up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge, or use the play-and-charge cable for non-stop action.

-Twelve Buttons – Seven are programmable Customize the five programmable main buttons, plus left/right tilt wheel—seven programmable buttons— to customize your gaming experience.

-Scroll Wheel with Tilt Better feel and response with detents for precise control.

-Full-Speed USB Reporting Full-speed, 500 Hz USB reporting is built for lag-free play.

-Engineered for Speed Shape designed for quick, balanced, precision gaming action.

-Vertical side buttons Don’t make mistakes. The top/bottom design makes locating the side buttons easier and reduces the inadvertent actuation risk.

-LCD Display Quickly view DPI settings and macro-recording.

-Quick Launch Button One-touch access to Microsoft PC Gaming features.

-DPI Switching Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click.

-Replaceable Mouse Feet Choice of three different materials for glide preference.

-Macro Record Easily record macros while in game with the dedicated button.

-3-Year Limited Warranty

Additional Features:

-2.4 GHz Wireless - Built for lag-free play.

-LCD Display - Quickly view DPI settings and macro-recording icons on the mouse.

-DPI Switching - Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click.

-Replaceable Mouse Feet - Choice of 3 different materials for glide preference.

-7 Programmable Buttons - Customize 5 programmable main buttons, plus left/right tilt, to your preference.

-Macro Record - Easily record macros while in game with the dedicated button.

Specs:

-Resolution: 250–4000 dpi (BlueTrack™ Technology)

-Image Processing: 13000 frames per second

-Max Acceleration: 75 G

-Max Speed: 120 inches per second

-USB Reporting: Full-speed, 500 Hz

-Feet: 3 sets of different mouse feet (for glide preference)

-Wireless Play: Up to 30 hours

System Requirements:

-Windows Vista®/Windows XP

-100 MB

-USB Port

-CD drive