Microsoft SideWinder X8 Gaming Mouse
Microsoft has officially reveled their BlueTrack Mouse Technology and, along with it, a new lineup of mice. We already knew about the laptop mice, but we were left guessing whether Microsoft would integrate the new tech into gaming mice right away or they’d have to tweak it and release something later. The answer came quickly, in the form of the new SideWinder X8 gaming mouse.
It’s been debated over and over that wireless mice aren’t that precise as wired ones, but Microsoft wants to settle this once and for all. The SideWinder X8 mouse offers wireless freedom with wired performance with the aid of a 2.4GHz wireless connection that is built for lag-free play. In order to achieve this, SideWinder X8 relies on the innovative play-and-charge system that ensures a nonstop gaming experience — up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge — with no need to stop the game to change batteries. The new BlueTrack system enables users to switch from 250 all the way up to 4,000 dpi.
“When conducting our research, we found room for improving on the wireless experience for gamers, especially as it related to perceived delay or lag time of response. The SideWinder X8 Mouse will put those wireless gaming mouse fears to rest,” said Bill Jukes, product marketing manager for Microsoft Hardware. “We designed this mouse to perform to the highest gaming standards — with near-zero latency, uninterrupted gameplay and the world’s most advanced tracking with BlueTrack Technology.”
According to the press release, BlueTrack is world’s most advanced tracking technology, offering image processing capabilities of 13,000 frames per second, 75G maximum acceleration and 120 inches per second maximum speed. All the standard and customization features found in the previous SideWinder mice have been retained.
Unfortunately, the new mouse will only be available worldwide starting February 2009. The X8 will retail for $99.95 and you can go ahead and pre-order it from Amazon.
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“The new BlueTrack system enables users to switch from 250 all the way up to 4,000 dpi.”
Oh well, there will be no need of a PAD