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Microsoft SideWinder X5


$60.00 Released September, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:5 programmable buttons. Cheaper than most gaming mouses. 2000 DPI laser.

The Cons:Is not ambidextrous. Only 2 buttons on the left. Plastic quality build (feels cheap).

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.

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Similar to the SideWinder X6, the X5 allows users to create customizable mouse movement macros with included software.

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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Pros
  • 3

    5 programmable buttons

  • 2

    Cheaper than most gaming mouses

  • 2

    2000 DPI laser

  • 2

    comfortable

  • 2

    durable construction

  • 2

    Very Sensitive Laser

  • 2

    Cool red light spreading out from the back..

  • 2

    On the Fly DPI switching

  • 2

    5 teflon feet makes it slippery and easily movable

Cons
  • 3

    Is not ambidextrous

  • 2

    Only 2 buttons on the left

  • 1

    Plastic quality build (feels cheap)

  • 1

    It's like a ball near the palm, get's all sweaty, and you are forced to use what gamers call "Claw grip"

  • 1

    poor for small handed people

  • 1

    ugly aesthetic

  • 0

    lightweight

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