Microsoft’s SideWinder Mouse
Microsoft debuts the revival of their SideWinder? line its first gaming mouse built from the ground up. If anyone can remember their controllers before Saitek, arguably MS?s best competition in the field, entered the fray, MS?s SideWinder products, controllers, steering wheels, joysticks were above average, providing basic functionality and a few added quirks. MS changed that age-old perception with the release of a fully customizable gaming mouse.
Here?s a quick list of new features:
o Quick Turn ? a performance-enhancing macro built right into the software that allows a convenient way for users to check their perimeter at any angle with a simple click.
o Perfect weight ?MS has outfitted the SideWinder Mouse with a weight cartridge system that comes in four weights (up to 30 grams) so gamers can customize the weight of the mouse to their preference.
o Swappable feet– Just as the mouse?s weight, you can choose from three sets of feet to match gameplay preference and the surface you are using.
o Multiple DPI settings. Toggle between low-, medium-, and high-sensitivity settings with a press of a button. The 2,000-DPI laser engine delivers split-second response time.
o LCD – Keep track of gaming actions, current DPI level, etc without missing a beat.
o Cable management system ? A feature usually found on laptop mice, MS incorporated a unique design that offers the feel of a wireless mouse with the connection speed of a wired mouse. The cable management system doubles as a storage compartment for extra weights and feet.
o Quick-Launch – The Quick-Launch button is MS?s expression of the integration of software and hardware. When the
The SideWinder Mouse allows gamers to create a fully customized gaming system by letting them record their own macros by tying a sequence of actions into one press of a button. Ergonomics were not left out with the sleek black design allowing hours of comfortable play. Features include the following:
o 2 vertical side buttons — The alignment allows gamers to feel exactly which button they’re pressing, although it maybe confusing at first to someone who?s been using horizontal side buttons for the past year.
o A wide, metal scroll wheel ? Unlike other mice, MS made the wheel wider to provide better grip for scrolling and the metal finish adds a sense of elegance.
o Balanced weight — The SideWinder Mouse was designed with gamers in mind thus it provides a well balanced design that allows for quick and precise movement, necessary during gaming action.
The Sidewinder Mouse ships in October for a price of 79 USD making it top my current wish list.
Here’s a few more pictures:
The side winder does look good, but I would never trust Microsoft with my mouse. I’ve been using the G5 for years now and it has never let me down.
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