Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse Review

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Everything USB is pleased to announce our Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse review.

Mention gaming mice to anyone unfamiliar with the concept, and you might get some
strange looks: why would anyone want to pay more money for a mouse, when the
original does just as well? However, as any gamer who regularly plays first person
shooters will tell you, gaming mice bring two advantages to the table: more
sensitive optical sensors, and more buttons, both designed to help you dominate your
gaming opponents. Today, in the first of a series of three reviews, I'll be looking
at one of the world's premiere gaming mice, Microsoft SideWinder, to see how well it
brings those two gaming mouse advantages to the table.


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Verdict:
Some aspects of the MS' SideWinder Gaming Mouse will make you shake your head in
wonder - others will make you wonder what the engineers were thinking. Overall: a
mouse with a lot of great potential, marred by several significant design flaws that
may have you looking elsewhere.

Pros:
+ A well-balanced mouse with a comfortable grip and plenty of wrist support
+ Textured scroll wheel prevents slippage
+ Ergonomic, vertically aligned thumb buttons
+ On-the-fly macro recording with the macro button
+ DPI button design makes it easy to select different levels of sensitivity without
looking at the mouse

Cons:
- Needs more programmable buttons for better gaming flexibility
- Optical sensor has a lower maximum sensitivity than competing mice
- Program-specific settings don't allow DPI customization
- Quick launch button does not support customization