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,

Err.. i do hope yer not being sarcastic..

Anyways, so far i saw this the only website reviewed on both mice.

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/04/razer_ma...e_review-2.html

Cheers

for hardcore gaming .... I tried can lasts for 1 days ++ (up to 20 hours) long .....
tested by playing COD4 and COD5 for a whole day XD

hey,
ermmm...i'm kinda surprise the fact that its that expensive...i'm currently in the UK right now and i bought my OEM version of the ori sidewinder mouse here for 20pounds...so i'm not sure how much is the price back in malaysia....anyway...
1st gen sidewinder:
-2000dpi
-same shape as x5
-the two button on the side are silver coloured rather than the black colour(x5)
-shape almost the same as x5 but bigger(by a few milimetres, not noticeable)
-got weigths(3 10g and 1 5g weights)
-wired (it maybe a plus or a minus factor depending on preference)

hope that clears up abit

20Pounds new or used set dude? 20pounds is a little too cheap..

can X5 owner join the club???

Lol, why not? You finally bought your X5 eh?

can any x8 user comment on the wireless range of x8