Product ReviewsMicrosoft SideWinderX5 Mouse , Black/Red
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With 11 User Reviews
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 Rating: Review Date: 12/14/11  |
Cons: More friction then a gaming mouse should have.Scroll wheel too heavy and has too much of a fly-wheel effect.Side buttons laggy
Pros: Individual DPI selection buttons.Adjustable weight. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/26/11 |
Cons: -Middle button only loads mouse software. Can't adjust it.The 'back' and 'forward' button on the left side a touch out of reach. I have to extend my thumb and kinda reach up to access them. I can imagine this will be more difficult for people with hands smaller than mine.
Pros: -Large enough for comfortable fit for large hands-3yr warranty-Led's are a nice touch-At first I thought the plastic construction was flimsy and cheap feeling. But after 3 weeks of ownership I now feel it's solidly made.-3 DPI buttons that you can adjust in increments. Comment:
Overall, very happy with purchase. I was going to buy the Logitech G9x as I thought that was comfortable. But after trying this one out, I can say this one is a lot more comfortable. Only buy if you have large hands. I wear size XL latex gloves and this mouse is almost a perfect fit. In Vancouver, Footureshoop on Broadway has one on display that you can test out before you.Previous mouses I've owned are Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0, Microsoft Optical Mouse, Razer Deathadder. This is my favourite of the bunch.When this goes on sale again sub $30, I will buy another for backup.Recommended. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/14/11 |
Cons: - Not very comfortable- Causes fatigue in my hand and wrist when playing RTS and MMORPG games (its ok for FPS though). - The red light leaks out the back and is a bit annoying at night- Cannot remap the quick game launch button
Pros: - DPI on the fly- A better setup for the forward and back buttons on the side Comment:
Its a pretty decent mouse when on sale ($29.99) but I wouldn't pay full price for it. Its a very large mouse and suited for somebody with big hands. People with average to smaller sized hands with probably be uncomfortable with it.Although its a gaming mouse it does not come with any of the great features some other mouse have like weight adjust ability or a different sets of friction feet. You can remap all of the buttons except for the quick game launch button with the software provided. The sensor and tracking is very good though. I have this mouse in my closet and will probably give away to a family member or friend when somebody needs a mouse. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/20/11 |
Cons: Too light-weight. Feels cheap. The button assignment software doesn't work too well.
Pros: Programmable. Glides well. Sensitive. Lights up. Looks nice. $25 is well priced. Comment:
Nice gaming mouse for what I paid. Was disappointed with the quality of manufacturing and the weight of the mouse. The software to program the mouse isn't very good. There are no cord anchoring or weight adjustment features on this mouse. Looks nice when lit up. Worth $25 but I wouldn't pay more. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/15/11 |
Cons: twarnt free
Pros: Cool lookin with purdy lights and sich Comment:
A real mans mouse as Tim the toolman Taylor would say. Solid and almost chunky while still retaining a modern style, worksa purdy good tew! |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/10/11 |
Cons: -nothing to report
Pros: -adjustable(weight and DPI)-Design-No batteries-Cord Anchor Comment:
great mouse, no complaints, The cord anchor is a great feature. as well as the swappable weights. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/23/11 |
Cons:
Little on the light side
Pros: Large number of configurable buttonsThumb buttons suprisingly ergonomicAble to spin 180Change dpi on the fly Comment:
Got tired of changing batteries on my secondary system - picked this up on weekend special. No real complaints in terms of functionality or capabilty - has all of the programable features that you may want (that i've seen so far). But - this is much lighter than the Logitech MX518 that I'm used to or the MS Wireless Intelimouse Explorer that it's replacing. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/21/11 |
Cons:
DPI rocker switch would have been better than DPI switch buttons IMO.
Pros: Well built, comfortable, fits my large hands well. Comment:
I bought this to replace my OCZ gaming mouse that broke after only 3 months. This is much better. Good button placement, comfortable size and weight. The mouse has good sensitivity and response.The mouse also looks pretty cool, the scroll wheel is rubber and has good grip. Only thing I would have liked to see if instead of DPI changing buttons (3 of them) I feel the the DPI rocker switch is a better feature.I was able to find this for $49.99 which is a good price for a good mouse. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/24/10 |
Cons:
- a little bit big for small hands- shape takes a little time to get used to, but once you are, it's good
Pros: - On-the-fly DPI switching- good weight (and adjustable)- good for bigger hands Comment:
I got this for $25 on sale, so it's a really good value at that price point. Shape is a little different and it is big, but you get used to it and it works quite well. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/18/10 |
Cons:
-only a max of 2000 dpi-not very good for people with smaller hands-scroll wheel can get slippery after long use
Pros: -Thumb buttons are vertically placed-dpi on-the-fly buttons (programmable)-very comfortable Comment:
Although I didn't purchase this mouse at NCIX, I've had enough experience with it to give a review.I bought this mouse for 45 dollars originally, so I'd say I got my money's worth. It took some getting used to, since this is a rather big mouse. I almost have to palm it (and I have pretty big hands). It gets very comfortable after you get used to it.The thumb buttons are very well placed: vertically instead of horizontally. I absolutely love this designYou can adjust your dpi on the fly with the 3 dpi on-the-fly buttons, but the max is only 2000, one of the downsides.Overall, this is a very good gaming mouse, very comfortable and well designed. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/10/10 |
Cons:
-Only 3 DPI settings-Lefties, forget it-Side buttons feels cheap
Pros: -Big-Comfortable-Adequate weight-Good looking Comment:
Good mouse for the amazing low price I've found it. It's a pretty big mouse so I guess that small hands are a no-go.Feels good after hours of use. Side buttons are cheaply attached to the main body, as it seems but after 3 months of abuse it's still going strong.If you can manage to find this mouse at an attractive price |
most disappointing gaming mouse I have ever owned. Its still a gaming mouse so its a decent mouse, just a horrible gaming mouse. Side buttons are laggy, scroll wheel too heavy, if it wasn't for the adjustable wight and good laser, I would have returned it. Save your self some headache, get a Logitech mouse.