Product Description

Elevate your skills with the revolutionary Microsoft SideWinder Mouse designed to provide you with unprecedented performance, handling, and adaptability. Customize your mouse with every game you play using advanced software and adjustable accessories. Use the first ever LCD display on a gaming mouse for macro recording and DPI settings to reduce on-screen interference during gameplay.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2418 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Microsoft
• Model: HKA-00001
• Dimensions: 9.06" h x 2.83" w x 9.06" l, 4.00 pounds

Features

• On-the-Fly DPI Switching - Three buttons instantly switch between DPI 400, 800, and 2000 or you can customize settings using special software
• LCD Display on a Mouse - DPI settings and macro recording icons are displayed on the mouse to reduce on-screen interference
• Cable Anchor & Accessories Storage Box - Enjoy wired performance with the feel of wireless, easily adjust your cable configuration, and conveniently stow away your accessories
• Quick Launch Button - One-touch takes you to Games Explorer in Windows Vista
• 5 Programmable Main Buttons - Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference

From the Manufacturer

The Performance Gaming Mouse System
Welcome to a revolution in gaming mouse performance, handling, and custom tuning. Microsoft SideWinder Mouse introduces one-of-a-kind features like veritcal side buttons, an LCD display, and a unique shape designed for quick and super-precise action.

Gaming System First LCD display on a gaming mouse. DPI settings and macro recording icons are displayed on the mouse to reduce the on-screen interference. Cable anchor and accessories storage box. Adjust your cable length for a wireless feel; holder doubles as a storage box for accessories. Quick launch button. One-touch access to Microsoft PC Gaming features. Performance Handling Vertical metal side buttons The top/bottom design makes locating side buttons easier and reduces inadvertent actuation risk. Wide Metal Scroll Wheel Better feel and response with detent clicking action. Engineered for Speed Shape designed for quick, balance, precision gaming action. Custom Tuning On-the-Fly DPI Switching Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click. Adjustable Mouse Weights Select your preference for mouse weight. Changeable Mouse Feet Choice of three different materials for glide preference. Macro Recording Record in-game macros using a dedicated macro record button. Quick Turn Check your perimeter with the click of a button. 5 Programmable Main Buttons Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference. Additional Features and Benefits Shape and button positions engineered for fast, comfortable, precise gaming action Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click DPI settings and macro recording icons are displayed on mouse Adjust your cable length for a wireless feel Cable anchor doubles as accessories storage Check your perimeter with the click of a button Record in-game macros using a dedicated macro record button Adjustable mouse weights allow you to select your preferred mouse weight Replaceable mouse feet with 3 different materials for glide preference Get maximum flexibility with 5 programmable buttons plus special function buttons

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Customer Reviews

When gaming and elegance meet in a mouse
I am here to say that when I got this mouse I was amazed at how much better it looked in person than in the picture online. I am very happy with this product and all the features that it has. There is one thing however that does not affect me at all but may affect you, DO NOT GET THIS MOUSE IF YOU HAVE SMALL OR PETITE HANDS. This mouse may be difficult to use the clickers with. I have big hands so this mouse is comfortable and easy to click with. I also think this mouse is for you if you want to be a gamer like me.


Other Note: Just off topic, if you're going to get a keyboard with this item then I suggest that you get the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard these items go well together. =]

Great Gaming Mouse
I needed a replacement for my trusty Logitech G5, which was dying. I tried the G9, but it was too short for my tastes; I needed a mouse with some body to it.

The Sidewinder fills that niche nicely. It has almost everything I was looking for in a mouse, particularly the on the fly DPI switching with some sort of visual indicator to let you know what setting you are on.

The mouse is very comfortable and I think built on par, if not to higher standards, than other gaming mice.

I would have given 5 stars if it had a tilting scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling and the option to alter the USB polling rate. I've found some games, like F.E.A.R., are especially sensitive to high USB polling rates, so having a mouse that can alter this is nice. Unfortunately the sidewinder lacks this.

Great All-Around Mouse That Excels At Gaming, Too
Let me just say that I've been playing FPS (first person shooter) games since the old days of Castle Wolfenstein and I've always used regular mice to play. When I was younger, it wasn't a problem to spend hours on a game with no aches and pains, but now I can't use a normal mouse for much longer than an hour without a twinge somewhere or another in my hand. When I was looking into getting a new mouse to replace the little optical one I had been using (quite painfully, might I add), I came across this in a computer store. I tried the demo model and ordered one immediately. I was hooked!

This mouse is BIG and HEAVY when compared to most mice and, when put up against the Logitech gaming lineup, it seems to be at a disadvantage. The mouse seems less graceful and the buttons aren't as hair-trigger responsive as the Logitech lineup...however, once I started seriously using this mouse in everyday situations (net surfing, Photoshop, etc.) it really showed its excellent design. It fits comfortably in the hand and doesn't require that the fingers be constantly poised above the buttons. You can rest your fingers across the buttons and push easily when you want to click. This is CRITICAL in games for me, since holding my fingers over the buttons (as I had been doing before) was what seriously wore my finger tendons out so quickly. Being able to rest my fingers, yet respond quickly to input helped keep my game scores up while not wearing out my hand. The weights seemed gimmicky at first, but I quickly learned that extra weights really helped me keep the mouse stable and it reduced my twitching in FPS games.

The LCD IS a gimmick, no doubt, but the ability to switch 3 DPI settings on the fly is nice. In FPS games, general gameplay is good around 2000 DPI, but precision shooting (like for a sniper class in an FPS) requires MUCH less mouse movement over a broad area and more controlled movement in a smaller area. 1600DPI is perfect for this. I can instantly switch, as needed, with no delays. The side buttons are also perfect for alt fire and are easily pressed with the thumb. I haven't used the macros, so I can't comment on that feature, but even the heavy scroll wheel just feels much nicer on the fingers.

The feet might make a difference if you're not using a nice mousepad.

The best feature by far is the weighted box that stores the spare feet and weights. It holds down the cable very well. Kudos to Microsoft for getting that right!

In conclusion, I would say that if you still have the ability to poise your index and middle finger over sensitive mouse buttons for hours on end, you might find better results with another mouse. However, if you've got scars on your tendons from too much mouse use, trying this mouse out will be wonderful. The weight, button presses and ergonomics are great. The bonuses of the DPI switch, adjustable weights/feet and the cable weight box just turn this mouse into an excellent value.

5 stars. A worthy recipient of the Sidewinder name.