Reddit Reddit reviews Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

We found 10 Reddit comments about Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse
2000 DPI Laser Tracking Engine - For fast actionBuilt to Last - Main button life: Rated to 10,000,000 clicksOn-the-Fly DPI Switching - Instantly switch sensitivity between high (2000), medium (800), and low (400) with one click.Five Programmable Main Buttons - Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference.Macros - Create and assign macros out-of-game using included software.
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10 Reddit comments about Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse:

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/tf2

I picked up a Sidewinder with the two thumb buttons above and below each other. I'm very happy with it. I don't even need a mouse pad on my shiny-wood desk. Link to Amazon.

I got it on sale, though. The more budget model, the X5, I think is the same thing without the little LCD display, which is worthless in my opinion. You can find the X5 for like 25 bucks Amazon again

I keep it at the middle DPI (800 I think?) but bumping it up to whatever the highest one was (2100?) is really helpful on things like mining in Mass Effect 2. I think it also has some pre-made macro you can assign to a button that makes you spin around 180. I haven't used it because I have all the buttons mapped to something else, but I could see the appeal to prevent backstabs in TF2.

u/MorningRooster · 2 pointsr/tf2

I've been making sure to look at reviews to see if there are OS X drivers. The Sidewinder series does work with OS X, despite being a Microsoft mouse, for example. But thanks for the advice. Do you think wireless works fine?

u/ParsonsProject93 · 2 pointsr/technology

Ok, but why should every single one of their products be made for PC gamers? That's why they have specific products made for gaming, and others for the regular users. See the Sidewinder, and the X5 Keyboard

u/cstod83 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I really like the Sidewinder X5 Mouse. It's a little bigger than most, but I have big hands, so it works for me. I LOVE the placement of the buttons by your thumb. I use them for everyday browsing in addition to gaming.

u/alien_from_Europa · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Post this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DWK4NC/

Without this: ?tag=pcpapi-20

u/kkjdroid · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace
u/Breadhook · 1 pointr/gaming

Honestly, it's impossible to say which mouse would be best for you without having you try it out first. It's a very subjective, individual thing. I'd recommend going to a Best Buy or somesuch place where they have mice out that you can actually feel. If they don't have the ones you're looking for, you can always go to a MicroCenter, buy all the mice you're considering, take the home to test them, then return all but the one you liked. Not sure if that works in other stores since everyone has a different return policy.

EDIT: In case you're curious I use a Microsoft Sidewinder mouse. I agree that it looks bizarre, but I really like the feel of it. There's a bit more bulk to grab onto than most other mice (which is nice if you have big hands), and the weight is adjustable so it's not necessarily heavy.

u/Islandsnake · 1 pointr/GlobalOffensive

Etekcity 6E for life! Never tried out the x1

Only worthy successor to my Microsoft SideWinder X5 i've found so far!

u/Casus125 · 1 pointr/pcgaming

I have a Microsoft Sidewinder

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-ARB-00001-SideWinder-X5-Mouse/dp/B001DWK4NC

(Mine's a bit older than that one though)

Has 3, preset instant DPI changes 400, 800, and Max (Linked 2000, mine is 1000)

And two great side buttons that are programmable, (One nice one is the instant 180, you hold down the button in game, do a 360, and release. Then whenever you press it, you do an instant 180 degree spin)

Also came with different pads (Teflon, Plastic, Rubber?) as well as weights you can insert to make it heavier.

Had it for 5 years now, still works awesome, no sign of wear and tear.