Microsoft SideWinder X5

The Microsoft SideWinder X5 is a new right-handed only mouse. Released in August 2008, the X5 has nine buttons, five of which are completely programmable, and includes one which allows gamers instant access to their games, and another which changes the DPI settings which are instantly applied. Similar to the SideWinder X6, the X5 allows users to create customizable mouse movement macros with included software.

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Microsoft SideWinder X5
MSRP$59.95
Release date September, 2008
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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47
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1 negative

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Pros:
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5 programmable buttons
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Cheaper than most gaming mouses
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2000 DPI laser
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comfortable
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durable construction
+1agreedisagree

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Is not ambidextrous
+2agreedisagree

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Plastic quality build (feels cheap)
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ugly aesthetic
+2agreedisagree

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Only 2 buttons on the left
+1agreedisagree

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It's like a ball near the palm, get's all sweaty, and you are forced to use what gamers call "Claw grip"
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poor for small handed people
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lightweight
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Details

Features

  • Sensitivity: 400 - 2000 dpi
  • Technology: Laser tracking
  • Operating system compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista
  • Dimentions: 3.06" x 5.07" (77.7 x 128 mm)

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Microsoft SideWinder X5

• Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

• Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

UPC: 882224709354

EAN: 882224709354

MPN: ARB-00001

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Pros
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Cons
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Cons
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Reviews

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Clinton Wong

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October 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Cheaper than most gaming mouses

Cons

  • Is not ambidextrous
  • Plastic quality build (feels cheap)
  • Only 2 buttons on the left
  • It's like a ball near the palm, get's all sweaty, and you are forced to use what gamers call "Claw grip"

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Yale

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January 17, 2010
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ProSCORE
57
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • 5 programmable buttons
  • 2000 DPI laser
  • comfortable
  • durable construction

Cons

  • ugly aesthetic
  • poor for small handed people
  • lightweight

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shadowtech

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January 18, 2010
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • 5 programmable buttons
  • Cheaper than most gaming mouses

Cons

  • Is not ambidextrous
  • ugly aesthetic

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andy

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January 18, 2010
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ProSCORE
67
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2 pros
1 con

Pros

  • 5 programmable buttons
  • 2000 DPI laser

Cons

  • Plastic quality build (feels cheap)

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