Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Wireless Gaming Mouse

The Microsoft designers attend everything from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to fashion shows in Milan for inspiration for new products.  The Microsoft User Research team interviewed hundreds of gamers from all around the world for nearly two years to gather information about what gamers want from their mouse.  All of that time and money has come to fruition.   Introducing the ultimate wireless gaming mouse. The SideWinder™ X8 Mouse offers the world's most advanced tracking with Microsoft BlueTrack™ Technology, as well as the convenience of a wireless mouse with wired gaming performance.

Any time I come home to a box from Redmond or Seattle, Washington it turns into a good day :)

Specifications

2.4 GHz Wireless connection   Reliable wireless connection built for lag-free play.   BlueTrack Technology   World's most advanced tracking technology for gaming with image processing of 13,000 frames per second.   Play and Charge   Up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge, or use the play-and-charge cable for non-stop action.   Twelve Buttons – Seven are programmable   Customize the five programmable main buttons, plus left/right tilt wheel—seven programmable buttons— to customize your gaming experience.   Scroll Wheel with Tilt   Better feel and response with detents for precise control.   Full-Speed USB Reporting   Full-speed, 500 Hz USB reporting is built for lag-free play.   Engineered for Speed   Shape designed for quick, balanced, precision gaming action.   Vertical side buttons   Don’t make mistakes. The top/bottom design makes locating the side buttons easier and reduces the inadvertent actuation risk.   LCD Display   Quickly view DPI settings and macro-recording.   Quick Launch Button   One-touch access to Microsoft PC Gaming features.   DPI Switching   Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click.   Replaceable Mouse Feet   Choice of three different materials for glide preference.   Macro Record   Easily record macros while in game with the dedicated button.   3-Year Limited Warranty   »  Limited Warranty and License Agreement available here.

System Requirements For Windows®-based PC Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems: Windows Vista® or Windows XP. Hard Drive 100 MB Other   Powered USB port   CD drive Internet Internet access is required for software installation. Local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply.

About Microsoft

Okay, really?  You don't know who Microsoft is, and you are reading about gaming hardware?  Hmmmmm... I am not going to get a whole section here.  Below you will find they company values, and a link to the extensive about us page on Microsoft's site.

http://www.microsoft.com/about/default.mspx

As a company, and as individuals, we value integrity, honesty, openness, personal excellence, constructive self-criticism, continual self-improvement, and mutual respect. We are committed to our customers and partners and have a passion for technology. We take on big challenges, and pride ourselves on seeing them through. We hold ourselves accountable to our customers, shareholders, partners, and employees by honoring our commitments, providing results, and striving for the highest quality.

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Posted by Chad Jun 01, 2009 Last Updated: Jun 01, 2009