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Announced in mid September 2008 after the newly launched wired SideWinder X5, the Microsoft SideWinder X8 is a new wireless mouse targeted towards die-hard gamers who need the ultimate performance hardware. Planned for release in February 2009, the SideWinder X8 will feature Microsoft's new BlueTrack tracking technology that is heralded as being superior to the optical and laser tracking found in all previously released mice, allowing for a never before seen 4000dpi resolution, 13,000 frames per second, 75g maximum acceleration and 120 inches per second maximum speed.With the same 2.4GHz RF wireless connectivity as the latest wireless gaming mice, the X8 can be used for up to 30 hours before needing to be recharged, or can be used with a recharge wire in place.
MSRP $99.99
Release date February, 2009
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Features
- multiple DPI settings, which can be changed in real time (400 to 4,000)
- miniature backlit LCD screen for DPI/macro settings
- 7 programmable buttons (5 buttons + left/right tilt)
- macro record button, allowing gamers to record and assign mouse macros from within games
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Microsoft SideWinder X8
• Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse
• SideWinder Wireless Optocal Mouse
UPC: 882224720694
EAN: 882224720694
MPN: 3HA-00001
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MSRP $79.99
Released October, 2007
Pros
- discrete all black design - not gaudy like most gaming mice
- earliest mouse to hit 4000dpi
- ambidextrous design
Cons
- DPI wars
- teflon feet will disintegrate quickly if not used on a soft mousepad / "gaming surface"
- Buttons opposite of your thumb are hard to get to.
Microsoft SideWinder X8
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Razer Lachesis
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MSRP $99.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- customizable weight system
- up to 5000dpi
- interchangeable grips
Cons
- very little different from the G9
- DPI wars
- slightly too small
Microsoft SideWinder X8
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Logitech G9x
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MSRP $60.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- high resolution laser sensor - 5700dpi, more than double the last generation G5
- 10 programmable buttons
- onboard memory stores custom profiles
Cons
- only 8KB of onboard storage, enough room for a single profile only
- DPI race is silly - shows no real life improvements over 2000dpi
- ugly
Microsoft SideWinder X8
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Logitech Gaming Mouse G500
Reviews
September 12, 2009
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Pros
- Much cheaper than Razer Mamba (MSRP $130)
- Utilizing the in-Windows mouse sensitivity, 4000dpi no longer moves like a rocket and is great for detail work (photoshop or shootin up n00bs)
- mouse remembers macro functionality which helps in LAN parties
- charge wire is thoughtfully designed to safely disengage when yanked, unlike Razer's MAMBA which uses 5-pin miniUSB
- unlike Razer Mamba, the dpi-mode buttons are out of the way under mouse wheel: Mamba places them (2 only) on corner of left mouse button!
Cons
- Razer Mamba has 1000Hz (1ms) capability, SideWinder is 500Hz (2ms delay)
- the blue lights seen under the mouse in images is *not* present, only indicates "bluetrack" exists but cannot be seen
- no lights always active, they all turn off after moments
- Razer Mamba has 5400dpi sensor
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July 24, 2009
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Pros
- 7 fully programmable buttons
- multiple DPI settings, with on the fly switching
- BluTrack can function on surfaces normal optical and laser mice cannot
- same price as other high end gaming mice
- 30 hours of active use on a single charge
- tangle-proof charge wire
- macro button for creating macros from within games
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February 24, 2009
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Pros
- 7 fully programmable buttons
- multiple DPI settings, with on the fly switching
- BluTrack can function on surfaces normal optical and laser mice cannot
- same price as other high end gaming mice
- 30 hours of active use on a single charge
- tangle-proof charge wire
- macro button for creating macros from within games
Cons
- right handed only
- too many lights - unattractive for the minimalist computer enthusiast
- DPI wars
- BluTrack is expensive and nothing special
- expensive
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Pros
- 7 fully programmable buttons
- same price as other high end gaming mice
- 30 hours of active use on a single charge
- tangle-proof charge wire
- Much cheaper than Razer Mamba (MSRP $130)
Cons
- Razer Mamba has 1000Hz (1ms) capability, SideWinder is 500Hz (2ms delay)
- too many lights - unattractive for the minimalist computer enthusiast
- DPI wars
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July 24, 2009
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Pros
- 7 fully programmable buttons
- multiple DPI settings, with on the fly switching
- BluTrack can function on surfaces normal optical and laser mice cannot
- "game" button (opens folder with shortcuts to installed games, i find it useful...)
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April 23, 2009
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February 24, 2009
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