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- #Microsoft sidewinder x6 keyboards install
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You can still set all three buttons on the top of the mouse to any DPI you want change DPI quickly in game. The sensitivity tab didn't change at all from the X5 other than the highest DPI setting is now 4000. After the change I had access to set macro's for the additional buttons.
#Microsoft sidewinder x6 keyboards software
I spoke about how much I liked the software on my review of the Sidewinder X5, to my surprise the X8 uses the same software, all you have to do is choose the X8 out of the drop down menu.
#Microsoft sidewinder x6 keyboards install
Installation is as simple as running the install disc, putting the battery in the mouse, and plug in the charge station.
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Of course by more complicated I mean you will have to put the battery into the mouse, lol. Installing the X8 is a little more complicated than the X5.
#Microsoft sidewinder x6 keyboards manual
Inside you will find the mouse, charge station, battery, and box with the manual inside. Inside the mouse is packed in an easy to open snap together clear package. Also on the back along with a few drawings you can peak a glimpse of the bottom of the mouse.
#Microsoft sidewinder x6 keyboards full
On the back of the packaging you can find a full feature list with short explanations. In place of all of the random game characters on the packaging this time around its all Maser Chief from Halo, according to Microsoft the mouse was styled with Halo in mind. With the change to wireless they had to include the charge station, tucking the charge station behind a door made it easy to check it out if needed. The X8 packaging is very similar to the X5 packaging with a few small exceptions. Macro Record Easily record macros while in game with the dedicated button. Replaceable Mouse Feet Choice of three different materials for glide preference. Quick Launch Button One-touch access to Microsoft PC Gaming features.ĭPI Switching Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click. LCD Display Quickly view DPI settings and macro-recording. The top/bottom design makes locating the side buttons easier and reduces the inadvertent actuation risk. Vertical side buttons Don't make mistakes. Scroll Wheel with Tilt Better feel and response with detents for precise control.įull-Speed USB Reporting Full-speed, 500 Hz USB reporting is built for lag-free play.Įngineered for Speed Shape designed for quick, balanced, precision gaming 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. 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. Local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply.Ģ.4 GHz Wireless connection Reliable wireless connection built for lag-free play.īlueTrack Technology World's most advanced tracking technology for gaming with image processing of 13,000 frames per second. Internet access required for software installation. Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems: Windows Vista®/Windows XP With their new blue optical technology first seen in the new explorer mouse called BlueTrack along with learning from feedback from the X5 they hope to turn a lot of heads and finally garner attention from gamers the way Logitech, Steel Series, and Razer have been able too. The Sidewinder X8 is Microsoft's first attempt at a wireless gaming mouse available just in time to battle it out with the Razer Mamba that is also wireless. To cap off our coverage of the current sidewinder lineup Microsoft provided us with their most recent mouse the X8. Both surprised me with their near perfect windows integration along with quality construction. Last week I looked at both Microsoft's Sidewinder X5 mouse and Sidewinder X6 keyboard.