SideWinder X8 Gaming Mouse with BlueTrack

The SideWinder X8 marks the first wireless mouse from Microsoft aimed at the gaming community. While hardcore gamers traditionally stay away from wireless peripherals, the Redmond giant is promising customers nothing short of “ultimate control and precision.” And what the company is emphasizing with SideWinder X8 is the fact that no performance will be lost because of the wireless connectivity. Starting this week, customers will be able to purchase SideWinder X8 as the mouse hits store shelves with a price tag of $99.95.

“Many gamers have long desired a wireless gaming mouse that doesn’t compromise on performance, and Microsoft delivers with the SideWinder X8 Mouse,” explained Bill Jukes, product marketing manager for Microsoft Hardware. “Combining the best tracking performance available with an innovative wireless solution, this mouse will change the way gamers perceive wireless performance.”

At the same time, SideWinder X8 is yet another first for the Redmond company. In fact, the mouse is the first product featuring the BlueTrack technology that becomes available to gamers. The software giant applauded the BlueTrack tracking engine for its advanced adaptability to almost every surface. The company is already offering the Microsoft Explorer Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse with BlueTrack. However, with SideWinder X8, Microsoft is underlining that gamers will enjoy not only best frame rate, but also boosted speed and acceleration, and a tracking range going from 250 dots per inch (dpi) to a full 4,000 dpi.

“The SideWinder X8 Mouse offers the following top features to deliver ultimate wireless gaming performance,” Microsoft indicated. “ BlueTrack Technology - the world’s most advanced tracking technology for gaming, with image processing of 13,000 frames per second, 75g maximum acceleration and 120 inches per second maximum speed. 2.4GHz wireless - the device is built for lag-free play with virtually no latency. Play and charge - get up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge.”