Welcome to a revolution in gaming mouse performance, handling, and custom tuning. Microsoft SideWinder Mouse introduces one-of-a-kind features like veritcal side buttons, an LCD display, and a unique shape designed for quick and super-precise action.
Gaming System
- First LCD display on a gaming mouse : DPI settings and macro recording icons are displayed on the mouse to reduce the on-screen interference.
- Cable anchor and accessories storage box : Adjust your cable length for a wireless feel; holder doubles as a storage box for accessories.
Quick launch button.
- One-touch access to Microsoft PC Gaming features.
Performance Handling
- Vertical metal side buttons : The top/bottom design makes locating side buttons easier and reduces inadvertent actuation risk.
- Wide Metal Scroll Wheel : Better feel and response with detent clicking action.
- Engineered for Speed : Shape designed for quick, balance, precision gaming action.
Custom Tuning
- On-the-Fly DPI Switching : Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click.
- Adjustable Mouse Weights : Select your preference for mouse weight.
- Changeable Mouse Feet : Choice of three different materials for glide preference.
- Macro Recording : Record in-game macros using a dedicated macro record button.
- Quick Turn : Check your perimeter with the click of a button.
- 5 Programmable Main Buttons : Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference.
Technical Details
- On-the-Fly DPI Switching – Three buttons instantly switch between DPI 400, 800, and 2000 or you can customize settings using special software.
- LCD Display on a Mouse – DPI settings and macro recording icons are displayed on the mouse to reduce on-screen interference.
- Enjoy wired performance with the feel of wireless, easily adjust your cable configuration, and conveniently stow away your accessories.
- Quick Launch Button – One-touch takes you to Games Explorer in Windows Vista.
- 5 Programmable Main Buttons – Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference.
Customer Feedback
This is a reasonable gaming mouse, but has some problems which may be dealbreakers for you.
Pro:
- adjustable weight (I like mine heavy)
- adjustable sensitivity, whether you like to twitch your wrist or engage the whole arm, you can create settings that feel good to you.
- BIG, It’s massive, one thing that always bugged me about the Logitech G5 was that my hand wrapped around it, the Sidewinder is enormous, and my hand rests atop it, quite comfortably I might add.
- De-tent scrolling, many mice have switched to smooth scrolling which is much less useful for weapon selection in FPS games.
-Macro button allows you to create macros in game, on the fly
Con:
- De-tents in the scroll wheel don’t have as much resistance as I would like.
- Would like more weight (included weights allow addition of 30g max.)
- No tilting scroll wheel.
