Comments on: Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:10:23 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: metin2 yang http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-48739 metin2 yang Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:07:49 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-48739 I think Julie contacted Razer for a Mamba to review, but last I heard, I think Julie contacted Razer for a Mamba to review, but last I heard,

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36159 David Flowers Tue, 26 May 2009 11:23:56 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-36159 @FubarGuy, I haven't tried any Logitech gaming gear, I still use the Marbe Mouse for all my work / office stuff. You can add Sparrow585 to your steam list, although lately I've been sucked back into the black hole that his WoW while reviewing a really unique controller / keyboard, that's my excuse anyway... @Jeff, I think Julie contacted Razer for a Mamba to review, but last I heard, we have yet to hear back. But you're right, if there was anything out there I would think would give this mouse a run, it's the Mamba. @wow gold, I agree, and I've been using this mouse exclusively on WoW for about 4 weeks including 10 and 25 raids with absolutely no problem at all. I find I really like it. Thanks to all for the comments, keep em' comin'! @FubarGuy, I haven’t tried any Logitech gaming gear, I still use the Marbe Mouse for all my work / office stuff. You can add Sparrow585 to your steam list, although lately I’ve been sucked back into the black hole that his WoW while reviewing a really unique controller / keyboard, that’s my excuse anyway…

@Jeff, I think Julie contacted Razer for a Mamba to review, but last I heard, we have yet to hear back. But you’re right, if there was anything out there I would think would give this mouse a run, it’s the Mamba.

@wow gold, I agree, and I’ve been using this mouse exclusively on WoW for about 4 weeks including 10 and 25 raids with absolutely no problem at all. I find I really like it.

Thanks to all for the comments, keep em’ comin’!

]]> By: wow gold http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36081 wow gold Mon, 25 May 2009 13:08:08 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-36081 Honestly David, I have doubts on wireless keyboards specially mouse. I'm an avid WoW gamer and it sucks bigtime when the mouse runs our of battery life or it is not detected specially on raids. Your review was great and it gave me a second thought on trying wireless mouse. Thanks again, David! Honestly David, I have doubts on wireless keyboards specially mouse. I’m an avid WoW gamer and it sucks bigtime when the mouse runs our of battery life or it is not detected specially on raids. Your review was great and it gave me a second thought on trying wireless mouse. Thanks again, David!

]]> By: Jeff Cox http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36017 Jeff Cox Sun, 24 May 2009 17:56:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-36017 I'd love to see you review the Razer Mamba now. Its aimed at the same target audience as this mouse, and has many of the same features. I’d love to see you review the Razer Mamba now. Its aimed at the same target audience as this mouse, and has many of the same features.

]]> By: FubarGuy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35926 FubarGuy Sat, 23 May 2009 04:00:07 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-35926 Great review as always David! Good to see same gamer specific items sneaking into the work-a-day items here too. ;) Gotta say though, the Logitech G5 has everything I can imagine I'd need in a gaming mouse. Ironically, I messed with their fancy weight cartridge for weeks, and then ended up removing all of them! I'm hooked on Left4Dead also, drop your Steam name & I'll add you to my Friends list if ya like. Great review as always David! Good to see same gamer specific items sneaking into the work-a-day items here too. ;)

Gotta say though, the Logitech G5 has everything I can imagine I’d need in a gaming mouse. Ironically, I messed with their fancy weight cartridge for weeks, and then ended up removing all of them!

I’m hooked on Left4Dead also, drop your Steam name & I’ll add you to my Friends list if ya like.

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35898 David Flowers Fri, 22 May 2009 18:25:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-35898 @Jackie, I didn't test it on a clear glass surface. Microsoft says it works fine on a glass surface. I did test it on my granite counter tops, which are very glossy and reflective, and it performed just as well as when on my mouse pad. If I were guessing I would say yes. You know this mouse is really somelthing when you think about it, the wireless performance is great, but the BlueTrack is, I think, a sigificant innovation. If they were to come out with a wirelss mini version for notebooks, I would think it would be a great seller. @Jackie, I didn’t test it on a clear glass surface. Microsoft says it works fine on a glass surface. I did test it on my granite counter tops, which are very glossy and reflective, and it performed just as well as when on my mouse pad. If I were guessing I would say yes.

You know this mouse is really somelthing when you think about it, the wireless performance is great, but the BlueTrack is, I think, a sigificant innovation. If they were to come out with a wirelss mini version for notebooks, I would think it would be a great seller.

]]> By: Jackie Cheng http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35887 Jackie Cheng Fri, 22 May 2009 16:37:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-35887 @David : Do you know if the BlueTrack Technology works on a glass table or frosted glass table? @David : Do you know if the BlueTrack Technology works on a glass table or frosted glass table?

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35885 David Flowers Fri, 22 May 2009 16:26:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-35885 @Andy, yes it's the reciever, 2.4ghz wireless, and it is almost exactly the size of a hockey puck lol. @Andy, yes it’s the reciever, 2.4ghz wireless, and it is almost exactly the size of a hockey puck lol.

]]> By: Andy Chen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35883 Andy Chen Fri, 22 May 2009 16:16:47 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-35883 This may be obvious, but is the hockey-puck charger thingy also the wireless receiver? I'm assuming it is, and not a bluetooth mouse? This may be obvious, but is the hockey-puck charger thingy also the wireless receiver? I’m assuming it is, and not a bluetooth mouse?

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35876 David Flowers Fri, 22 May 2009 14:32:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-35876 @Ryan, Thanks for the comments. I've been playing alot of Left4Dead from Valve / Steam. It's fun and alot of laughs if you're playing online with others. But I think one of my favorites all time is Team Fortress 2. It's a great FPS with some real cartoonish humor in it. It's wildly popular and they've just completed some great updates for it. Unreal, stands for me as one of the greatest all time, the graphics still look good several years later and you can't beat the action. I've been toying with trying America's Army again, the DOD is about to release a big update, it's free, and it's a great pure military sim. COD4 is also good IMHO. I'm going to be posting an article I hope soon covering some suggestions, and asking for some myself. @Ryan, Thanks for the comments. I’ve been playing alot of Left4Dead from Valve / Steam. It’s fun and alot of laughs if you’re playing online with others. But I think one of my favorites all time is Team Fortress 2. It’s a great FPS with some real cartoonish humor in it. It’s wildly popular and they’ve just completed some great updates for it.

Unreal, stands for me as one of the greatest all time, the graphics still look good several years later and you can’t beat the action. I’ve been toying with trying America’s Army again, the DOD is about to release a big update, it’s free, and it’s a great pure military sim. COD4 is also good IMHO.

I’m going to be posting an article I hope soon covering some suggestions, and asking for some myself.

]]> By: Ryan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/22/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35875 Ryan Fri, 22 May 2009 14:22:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14566#comment-35875 David, Again nice review. When I first saw the description on the main page, I said to myself, didn't he already review this mouse.But alas I was wrong. Nice review. A quick question if you dont mind. I am thinking of getting back into FPS or the likes, and I was wondering what type of games do you play and how often do you play them. A little background. I am coming from the quake and Unreal Tourn series of gaming. What is out there that is similiar to these games or should I just stick to the classics? Thanks, Ryan David,

Again nice review. When I first saw the description on the main page, I said to myself, didn’t he already review this mouse.But alas I was wrong. Nice review.

A quick question if you dont mind. I am thinking of getting back into FPS or the likes, and I was wondering what type of games do you play and how often do you play them.

A little background. I am coming from the quake and Unreal Tourn series of gaming. What is out there that is similiar to these games or should I just stick to the classics?

Thanks,

Ryan

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