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Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse
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When I decided to try a new mouse, there was no choice in my mind, I had been checking out the Microsoft Sidewinder gaming mouse since I first heard about it.
The first thing that you hear about this mouse is the "first LCD on a mouse" which sounds gimmicky, and is IMO. Too bad, because the gimmick route really detracts from what a great product this is. Lets look at some noticeable features that matter:
- 2000 DPI with 3 top mounted selector buttons
- 2 vertically situated thumb buttons
- heavy metal scroll wheel
- custom weights
- replaceable skates
Compared to my previous Razor Copperhead and Logitech MX518, the Sidewinder takes the caek! The Sidewinder is a slightly larger mouse than the MX518, and the extra 35 grams of optional weight give it some real substance. The side-mounted buttons take an abnormally long thumb to rest on, but are placed perfectly to avoid accidental depressing.
The Sidewinder comes with 3 sets of teflon feet, which vary in slip and grip. This was a big plus for me, as I tend to burn through skates quarterly.
The cheaper versions of the Sidewinder (x5) substitute plastic buttons for the metal side buttons/scroll wheel on the x8 version. The metal is worth it. Scrolling has never been less tedious.
The left and right click have a very solid feel and sound to them...essential to a serious gamer.
Your weights and spare feet are housed in a surprisingly useful cord anchor, which is weighted and rubberized, and was a bonus I did not expect.
Overall, I would rate this mouse an 8.5/10. It is almost all you can ask for in a mouse. I had to subtract points for overall size (some may find it too large for their tiny ladyhands) and also the gimmicky LCD DPI readout, because let's be honest, who is going to be looking down at thier mouse in the heat of a frag-fest to see what the mouse says? :P
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Keywords:
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Sidewinder Mouse gaming review dpi
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USD $39.99 - $64.99 model reviewed: $51.99
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VCheeZ
Retired Mod Caster of Pod
Registered: January 2008
Location: 26070
Posts: 4178
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $51.99
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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See above
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Cons:
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See above
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As you may be able to tell, this was my first review on OCN. Ended up reviewing in the above description section :P
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ZealotKi11er
~Gamer~
Registered: May 2007
Location: █♣█
Posts: 8343
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $25.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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2000dpi,big for my hand
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Cons:
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none so far
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Got this mouse for 25$ of a friend and i love it. Every day i like it more then the day before that. The size is what i rely like. I hate small mice. Also i love the changing the dpi during games.
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HD4870 1GB @ 800Mhz/4Ghz
Q6600 @ 3.8Ghz/1900Mhz
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razr7
4.0ghz
Registered: August 2008
Location: Champaign, IL
Posts: 1208
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $31.99
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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2000dpi great for big display and gaming. with on-the-fly dpi switch. perfect for everyone
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Cons:
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i got the oem edition so i had to go and downlaod the manual and the software...
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the best mouse i ever got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 :gunn er2:
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Core i7 @ 3.6ghz
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areal
Commodore 64
Registered: December 2008
Location: Alabama
Posts: 13
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $59.99
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Size/feel, on-the-fly dpi adjust, quality material (metal buttons/scroll wheel), customizable buttons, red lights.
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Cons:
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absolutely none, for me.
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I bought this mouse in '07 when it first came on the market and paid top dollar for the privilege. If I had to, I would buy it for the same price again (luckily it won't be necessary).
I have big hands. Most of the negative posts I had read prior to purchase had been about the mouse being too big, not about actual functionality. It is the most comfortable mouse I have ever used, period.
Functionally, this mouse has been flawless. The software allows you to select the the dpi settings for the three buttons on top. The LCD reminds you of which dpi you selected for that particular button. This is wonderful for image editing, being able to switch from a low dpi for less twitchy precision work to fast, high dpi for working on larger areas. It is also very handy to have when gaming, for example when sniping in TF2, CS:S, or the like. You can lower the dpi for when you are zoomed in on your scope to make moving smoother and then switch to higher dpi for melee or short range combat.
The weight system coupled with interchangeable sliders lets you set the feel for the mouse to suit any preference.
People with smaller hands should, perhaps, look elsewhere. There are plenty more options for those of daintier dimensions. This would be a hard product to beat for my meat hooks.
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The Black Mesa Survivors Club
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