Thoughts on the microsoft sidewinder x8 gaming mouse?

[CLOUDE9.STRIFE]

Hay guys just would like to know what are your thoughts and if there are any better out there available.
Thanx

 

[Jamo114]

I wouldn't get one if I were you. I have one and I do not like it that much, and it often has an issue where the cursor skips around the screen instead of moving smoothly. This isn't isolated to one mouse, I have had a replacement for it (because it stopped charging) and the new one does this sometimes as well. I am sure you could find better options out there.

 

[NomNom]

I wouldn't get one if I were you. I have one and I do not like it that much, and it often has an issue where the cursor skips around the screen instead of moving smoothly. This isn't isolated to one mouse, I have had a replacement for it (because it stopped charging) and the new one does this sometimes as well. I am sure you could find better options out there.

Have you tried cleaning the sensor?

 

[DanH]

My experience is that the microsoft wireless keyboards and mice tend to stop working after a year or so. I've had 2 dead mice and 2 dead keyboards myself and have heard similar experiences from friends. They're good while they last. I haven't had experience with the sidewinder though.

 

[gwainw]

Me and 4 friends have been using them for about a year no problems except for one giving charging problems from the start, we like them but it is all preference at the end of the day

 

[CLOUDE9.STRIFE]

Just bought myself one this morning, R400 bran new sealed at Chaos Computers Birthday clearance. Got home awhile ago, and tell me please, can one use it immediately? Or should i let it charge first.That's what I'm currently busy doing now at this moment.
Thanks on the feedback.