hey y'all,

wow...its been awhile since i've been here...good to see ppl are talking serious matters on the x8...
but i'm sad...
wanna know why??....
whatever happened to the Original Sidewinder mouse owners????!!???!!!??....is there anybody else out there that have the Sidewinder mouse like i have???
seems like its either the x5 or the x8....hhmm...could it be that my mouse has been outsourced????!!!!
btw...the RA3 decals on the x6KB looks fantastic...but its already been out for quite sometime now..just that last time you would have to go into RA3's main website to know that their are selling these limited editions(correct me if i'm wrong)...but the now it seems like they are planing to sell it to the masses....

on a curious note....where did AceCombat got his CF decals??!!??...custom made???

No la, the RA3 decals not really nice, AceCombat's CF nicer... He got it from Bulk Orders, some sticker bulk, got link - just check a few posts back. I doubt many are actually buying SideWinder, surely a lot are brand blinded by Razer..

Hi guys, thinking about buying X5 or X8 or even G7. Apart from the price which do you think is better? i am more concerning on the performance and feel rather than the programmable macro. Any current user can share their experience. thank you

X8 Rules! BlueTrack Rules! Charge On The Fly Rules! LCD Display Rules!

Does that answer your question boon.fong?

hi guys, it's me again...

after some consideration, i decide to get a X5 instead... not really a hardcore gamer, plus i'll use it only on mouse pad, and going to live in university residence (so dun want the mouse to attract too much attention, although the shape of X5 may do so... )

now i found a deal for SG$58... worth it rit???

enigmare, mind to compare ur x8 with ur mamba?

Looks at the feedback for logitech g15. Some ppl DO complain why do u need a lcd display, while ur not even lookin' at it so frequent.

No offense but just some critics from ppl who find the lcd display useless.

oooohhhhhh...thx for the info...but then i do hope sidewinder will be a good choice for alot of ppl coz its still better in terms of what you pay for wat you get...

ermm...G7 got alot of bad battery reviews(spoils/faulty/etc)...x5 and x8 are great with 2000dpi/4000dpi(respectively) and macro function...x5 doesn't have weights but x8 does...x8 has a good BlueTrack tracking sensor that works well and so far no problems with reviews...x5=wired, x8=wireless OR wired(in wired mode, it can work with or without battery)...price wise...x5 is cheaper than x8...but there is an underdog that ppl need to realize and not forget the Sidewinder Mouse (promoting here )...its not x5 or x8..its the original sidewinder mouse that came out in year 2008...go check it out...i bet the price is gonna be attractive too... (i'm a proud owner of 1 )

ermm...the LCD is because the mouse has the ability to store functions within it.....the LCD actually shows/helps the user to be notify whether they are on the right dpi and give visual feedback when making a macro...so its totally depends on the user...besides...who would complain that a cheaper sidewinder mouse WITH the LCD compared to the razers and SS's (which both doesn't have the LCD but with almost same specs)...just compare the Mamba and X8 and you'll know what i mean...(be sure that you would have to be a neutral towards both brands to compare...otherwise...you wouldn't have the same views as the majority of ppl have)

True in a way, when you really "FOCUS" battling, frankly speaking, for me, I got no time to stare at that little LCD screen.... but when not playing games...look at the keyboard.....overall it looks quite matching... and stylish in a way...especially it cost me so much $$$ to owned it...

Its all about individual preferences lah...anyway

U sure, the sidewinder x8 can work in wired mode without battery? I think i might be poisoned.

the spoiler below shows a post made by Aura just a a page back... ...he is one of the first x8 owners here...anyway..it makes sense too that as long as the mouse is wired and current flowing, it's sure to work...

But still, sidewinder x8 bulk is rm30 more than gigabyte ghost mouse. One last, one bluetrack. Both 4000dpi. One wired, one flexible.

depends on your taste entirely...why not look for the perks that they have(packages/other stuff that comes with the mouse)...i hope that would help you decide...i've seen the ghost gaming mouse...kinda liked it..but then i'm not looking at that range..thats why the 1st gen sidewinder is perfect for me...

I think if the X8 had adjustable weights, it'll be perfect for you right?

Hi DJK, yea i did notice the original sidewinder but the price is still expensive at around 269 - 299, at that price i would prefer to buy x8...but how is the performance on the ori sidewinder

I'm not sure about the X5 but the X8 certainly doesn't hav weights....

Yes... Already confirmed by me.... Tested....

hey guys, just want to spread the news, sidewinder's competitors is here, razer mamba, priced at srp rm449, only 20 units! no offense ya

Tested works well and it makes the mouse more light ..... very nice =)

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Added on May 20, 2009, 11:46 amWell here's the comparison:

Original
-Large Mouse Feet
-Adjustable Weight
-2000dpi
-Laser Engine

X8
-Small Mouse Feet
-Wired or Wireless
-4000dpi
-Bluetrack Optical Engine

so I you to decide which one is your favor .... but to tell feature X8 sure pawns off =3

In addition, to tell you that the 3 on-the-fly dpi buttons is actually has the offensive, first you did realize that 3 buttons is instant push. Compare to others brand mouse like Razers, Logitech gaming mouse, you need to have to press up and down (since they only have 2 buttons) for your dpi changes. For Sidewinder's one touch you can choose the right dpi you want thats not only will avoid the accident push for the wrong dpi also you can just pressing on the button in quick touch than pressing up and down for a correct dpi sensors.

LCD might be useless for someone but it's great advantage is able for you to check out

This post has been edited by wingster: May 20 2009, 10:19 PM

Ok, i sort off timed my X8 battery life and the total its abt 69hrs (stop timed it when it starts blinking amber color).

Btw, does anyone know does X8 has sleep or idle mode?.. i tried googled abt it, didn't find anything abt it.

U just received... a flyer...

Err.. dude, that Sidewinder X6 RA3 Edition was out since last year (October 2008)..

Do banned this person for unrelated post to the topic/thread!..

HEh..

Anyways, by telling the Mamba's price here, u practically telling ppl here to get Sidewinder X8 instead..

Cheers

This post has been edited by TomatomanzSeedlezz: May 20 2009, 04:36 PM

@TomatomanzSeedlezz, wow you're smart, actually i really looking forward to see side by side comparison in between x8 and mamba,