Microsoft SideWinder X5 mouse USB Type-A Laser 2000 DPI

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2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:77

Uk has collected 37 expert reviews for Microsoft SideWinder X5 mouse USB Type-A Laser 2000 DPI and the average expert rating is 77 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-08-02 00:11:46

Average rating:80

Microsoft's Sidewinder X5 is the next model up from the company's Sidewinder X3, which we looked at a few weeks ago. This model has an ergonomic design for right-handed people, making it much more comfortable to hold. The red LEDs at the back give this...

A responsive and comfortable entry-level gaming mouse, but better-featured models are available for just a little more...

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digitalversus.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:60

The good news first: Microsoft has created a more affordable version of the Sidewinder, their mouse aimed specifically at gamers.And now the bad news: given that the original Sidewinder was released in 2007, its price has gradually fallen and it is now...

Resolution adjustable on the fly, Very long offering plenty of support for the hand, Buttons under the thumb well placed, Laser sensor works on all surface, 2000 dpi at 1000 Hz...
Disconcerting shape, Fixed frequency of 1000 Hz uses lots of system resources, Fairly basic driver, Laser sensor loses its way above 1.5 m/s, Red lights make it look like a gaming mouse, which may not please everybody...

atomicmpc.com.au

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2011-11-07 23:46:24

Average rating:71

The previous Sidewinder had the who’s who of gaming mouse features. It had optional weights, an LCD readout to display DPI changes, interchangeable feet... the list goes on. The X5 uses the same basic design – though it is much comfier now &nd...

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gameplanet.co.nz

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2011-11-07 23:46:35

Average rating:80

A great mouse that enriches your gaming experience. Brilliant design and attention to detail, Microsoft has once again given Logitech something to think about...

Awesome appearance. DPI adjustment feature is handy. Fantastic build quality, as usual.
Slightly oversized still. Perhaps the weights should have been retained?...

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tweaktown.com

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2014-03-14 02:07:44

Average rating:90

Microsoft has sent me a whole box of goodies to review recently and in amongst the pile of goodness is something sinister looking; something very black and very evil...The SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse. This is a modified version of the classic SideWin...

There are some differences with the X5 vs. the traditional SideWinder mouse and while the reduced price point and sleek black looks might appeal to some, they seem to have skimped out on some of the features that made the original SideWinder a great...

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lanoc.org

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2011-08-02 00:11:46

Average rating:0

For years before I got into gaming I used my trusty ol mouse and keyboard, both being Microsoft products. The Intellimouse itself held up to multiple beatings without a hiccup. I know a lot of people who have stood by their Microsoft peripherals for ev...

So before I took a look at the Sidewinder X5 I wasn’t really a fan of previous Sidewinder mice. I can say now that I’ve spent more time with it that I can see why it is a popular mouse. The mouse does have two thumb buttons, underlighting, and...

futurelooks.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:46

Average rating:85

When we last looked at Microsoft’s revitalization of the Sidewinder peripheral line, we weren’t very impressed. Though the mouse was technologically sound, it was painfully uncomfortable to use. We weren’t alone in that assessment either; sites all o...

Well this ended on a much more upbeat note then the last Microsoft peripheral review I wrote. The SideWinder X5 is mostly able to repent the sins of its father. The mouse is actually comfortable to use, and it doesn’t feel at all chintzy. It has all...

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Geek.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:46

Average rating:0

Microsoft has been making gaming gear for a while now and they have been getting pretty good at it. Microsoft’s first serious gaming mouse was the SideWinder, which came after a collaboration with Razer to produce the Habu. The original SideWinder look...

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benchmarkreviews.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:46

Average rating:91

The packing of the Microsoft Sidewinder X5 goes beyond the traditional or regular packaging, certainly making it stand. Its less of an eye-popping display and more of a novel design for cardboard. Like most Microsoft products, the packaging is very p...

On the fly dpi switching with settings up to 2000dpi, Laser tracking sensor, Large ergonomic design, 5 customizable buttons including two side buttons, Crisp feeling mouse buttons.
Annoying LEDs on the back of the mouse, Shortcut key that cannot be customized, Dpi setting buttons uncomfortable to reach...
The packing of the Microsoft Sidewinder X5 goes beyond the traditional or regular packaging, certainly making it stand. Its less of an eye-popping display and more of a novel design for cardboard. Like most Microsoft products, the packaging is very pr...

i4u.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:46

Average rating:80

Today we are looking at one of Microsofts latest gaming mice called the SideWinder X5 Mouse. The mouse has an unorthodox design, but has the features you expect to see on a gaming mouse. Read on for all of the details on the SideWinder X5 Mouse...

Comfortable, Macro capable, Programmable...
Low sensitivity compared to other products...
The SideWinder X5 Mouse is a decent gaming mouse. For very close to the same money you can get much more sensitive mice. However, the macro recording capability is nice and the mouse works very well. Gamers looking for an alternative to Logitech or Raz...

tech2.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:70

Back in the day, shopping for gaming peripherals meant sifting through a ton of Microsofts SideWinder products to find what you needed. Everything from SideWinder controllers, to joysticks, to force-feedback steering wheels lined hardware stores; to s...

Very comfortable for prolonged use, Well textured/ good grip, Contoured to allow your fingers the rest they deserve, Mouse scroll is the best of its kind...
Only for the right-handed, Not recommended for people with small hands, DPI keys cannot be reassigned, Middle clicks too deep, Few programmable buttons...
The back end of the mouse is designed in a rotund manner that fit right in the cavity of my palm, as if it was designed for it. In other words, this mouse is ideal for those who like resting their palm and fingers on the mouse. The other sect of mouse...

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tweaktown.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:90

Microsoft has sent me a whole box of goodies to review recently and in amongst the pile of goodness is something sinister looking; something very black and very evil...The SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse. This is a modified version of the classic SideWin...

There are some differences with the X5 vs. the traditional SideWinder mouse and while the reduced price point and sleek black looks might appeal to some, they seem to have skimped out on some of the features that made the original SideWinder a great...

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Gamingnexus.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:69

Microsoft isn’t letting up these days with their resurrected SideWinder line offering more gaming peripherals lately. Their last mouse that I reviewed, the SideWinder Mouse, was a good attempt at a high end gaming mouse but I found it to be average for...

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gwn.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:70

Performs capably for gaming; Very comfortable form factor is great for those with larger hands; three backlit dedicated resolution buttons; Vertically stacked thumb buttons are quite easy to use. LowsToo lightweight with no way of increasing heft; Only...

Performs capably for gaming; Very comfortable form factor is great for those with larger hands; three backlit dedicated resolution buttons; Vertically stacked thumb buttons are quite easy to use.
Too lightweight with no way of increasing heft; Only five of the nine buttons are programmable; Options are too limited for price point, considering the competition; Ultimately feels too “economy class”; What the hell is the point of that Quic...
While the Sidewinder X5 performs its duties capably, there are simply better options at this price point.

techcrunch.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:0

The hot new Sidewinder Microsoft gaming gear has hit. You’ll see a review of the freaky X6 keyboard next week, but as it is Mouse Review Week (at least where I am), I’m just going to be covering the enormous X5 gaming mouse. It’s big. I felt like I was...

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metku.net

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2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:0

Gaming related hardware and markets for them are booming. Gaming has become a type of electronic sport that have athletes competing against one another. If one believes that the hardware can give an edge over the opponent, one will use it without hesi...

Easy to use software, Adjustable backlighting, Rotary knobs, Same size, more keys/functions, (Un)mountable numpad...
Feels bit "plastic", No height control at the back, No USB hub...
Feels bit "plastic" No height control at the back No USB hub Gold Award!...

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electronista.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:90

There was a time when the idea of a high-performance gaming mouse could be considered gimmicky, if not laughable. For the most part, after all, a mouse was a mouse, and game developers couldnt assume you had anything special. The concept managed to g...

Sensitivity up to 2,000dpi, selectable through mouse buttons, Forward and back buttons better positioned to avoid accidents, Ergonomic, Aesthetically appealing...
Right button easy to click accidentally...
For most people, the Sidewinder X5 should be a considerable upgrade from the mouse bundled with their PC. It has design quirks that need adjusting to -- namely its right button -- but the customizable response of the X5 is amazing, and for some people...

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maximumpc.com

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2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:70

Sporting an ever-so-slightly trimmed-down shape compared to the original Sidewinder gaming mouse, along with a stripped down featureset, the Sidewinder X5 delivers great performance at a very reasonable price. Like the original Sidewinder, the design w...

Sensor is superaccurate. Topandbottom thumb buttons kick ass. Love the three button sensitivity adjustment.
Still too honkin’ big. No reason to install the software, unless you want to make sensitivity adjustments. Sidewinder button is useless.

extremetech.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:11:47

Average rating:70

The Batmobile is back. And no, were not talking about Were talking about the newest addition to the Microsoft SideWinder family: the X5. The Batmobile-esque SideWinders design was loosely inspired by from Halo and the concept car. Its long, l...

Comfy; programmable buttons; fast and accurate sensor; on-the-fly dpi buttons.
Still the same bulky shape as the older model; really only three buttons to program; side buttons still prone to accidental clicks.
The X5 will make gamers happy with its dpi buttons and number of buttons. For a better deal, however, look for the original model. Using the X5—H...

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rwlabs.com

Updated:
2013-10-18 04:57:32

Average rating:0

What is the single most important hardware for any serious gamer? Certainly some would argue that a good graphics card for the best possible eye candy, others would probably say a large TFT screen for more viewing area while others prefer...

When testing the markets best mouse units it is very hard to come to a conclusion about which one is the best one of the bunch especially since the best for me and the other guys might as well be the worst for you. That was mainly the re...