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Compare most popular Mice to Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse

Product Name Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse

Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse

Logitech Gaming Mouse G500

Logitech Gaming Mouse G500

Razer Mamba

Razer Mamba

Logitech Performance Mouse MX

Logitech Performance Mouse MX

Logitech G9 Laser Mouse

Logitech G9 Laser Mouse

Release Date 06/03/2009 08/19/2009 09/15/2007
Price Range Check latest prices » $60-$94 Check latest prices » $57-$70 Check latest prices » $111-$130 Check latest prices » $85-$110 Check latest prices » $55-$107
Review Summary Microsoft's SideWinder X8 isn't the only mouse that can swap seamlessly between wired and wireless modes; however, between its BlueTrack sensor and its on-the-fly macro recording capability--not to mention a competitive price--we imagine few PC gamers won't want to get their hands on it. There's quite a lot to like about Logitech's new Gaming Mouse G500, but with a competing mouse from Microsoft offering its own set of features, gamers now have some choices to make. The G500 will appeal to performance-driven shooter fans. The choice is less clear for other kinds of PC gamers. Even semicompetitive PC gamers can get away with a less expensive mouse, but for the most dedicated, the Razer Mamba provides unmatched precision whether it's connected directly to your PC or set free in wireless mode. If Razer fixed a few design and features issues, we'd feel better about the price. Logitech has met and surpassed Microsoft's recent mouse technology innovations by introducing the most versatile mouse sensor on the market in its new Performance Mouse MX. But even if you don't have a glass table crying out to become a workspace, this high-end input device has enough features and cushy design to make it a justifiable indulgence for anyone who takes their cursor control seriously. Usually we're fans of Logitech's gaming mice, but its highest-end G9 Laser Mouse is expensive, overly complex, and lacks the ergonomic thought we've come to expect. If you like to brag about dot-per-inch limits, perhaps the G9's 3,200dpi laser will be enough to sell you, but for the price, we expect the design to match.
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Basic Specs

Device Type Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse
Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver USB wireless receiver
Form Factor External External External External External
Color Black Black
Localization North America
Width 2.8 in
Depth 5 in
Height 1.7 in
Orientation Right-handed
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