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The programmable keys were outstanding while playing MMOs and RPG-style games that could make good use of them, but the uniformity of the keypad and subsequent finger placement issues would occasionally put a damper on trying to...
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Gamers demand more from their keyboards than most. Not only do they require indestructible build quality to withstand frantic key bashing, but they also want macro recording, media keys and, if possible, some superfluous LEDs to add interest. Microsoft...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-08-02 00:26:36
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Microsoft is back in the world of gaming peripherals, completing their recent selection of mice with this gaming keyboard.It has a number of strengths:The numeric keypad is only attached by magnets and is detachable -- you can have it on the right, or...
Several great new features, Up to 90 macros, Analog volume and backlighting controsl, Strong, Well designed for action games...
Very noisy, Expensive, Who really needs 90 macros?, You need to get used to a new keyboard arrangement in palces...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-02 00:26:36
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If Optimus Prime had a PC... Innovative and sleek, but a little gimmicky for general users. The most obvious design feature of Microsofts latest gaming keyboard is its numeric keypad, which can be detached and stuck to either side of the main unit...
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Microsoft has always seemed an odd choice as a gaming peripheral maker, seeming only interested in the area as, more or less, an afterthought. Recently, though, the Redmond Beast has been delivering some pretty unique – if not quite solid – ef...
A great keyboard let down by small faults and a large price...
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Microsoft has created a gaming keyboard with a unique selling feature that is actually useful. While expensive, it is very well designed and built. As gaming keyboards go, this is a great choice, if you can afford it...
Detachable keypad is genius. Sexy styling. Quality construction. More macro keys than you can shake a light saber at. Cruise control feature. Good software.
Expensive price tag and it lacks the LCD panel featured on its main competitor. Layout of main key groups slightly compressed. Awkward placement of Esc key.
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The Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard is the ultimate gaming keyboard from Microsoft. Compared to Microsoft Reclusa (which is powered by Razer), the SideWinder X6 is truly a Microsoft product. With features made for both gaming and productivity work, th...
Lots of Macro Keys available for those Macro maniacs, Red Backlighting for ultimate gaming during the night with the lights switched off, Volume Dial knob to adjust volume, Detachable KeyPad and can be switched to the left or right, Can record Macros during gameplay or onthego, Microsoft SideWinder X6...
Take some time to get used to the smaller keyboard keys, KeyPad buttons don’t work while detached, Have to remember which Macro buttons have what recordings in them, No USB slot or Audio/Microphone jack on the keyboard, Bookmark and Share...
SideWinder x6 at nightMicrosoft SideWinder X6 is a macro heaven for hardcore gamers who know how to effectively use Macros in their gaming sessions (apparently if you look at my examples, I haven’t fully utilized the use of macros in my games). Apart...
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Rocking up with the SideWinder X5 mouse, I was lucky enough to receive an X6 keyboard to complete the desktop of evil.This keyboard boasts a full backlight and letter illumination with a built-in dial to adjust the intensity. There’s a volume knob...
The beauty of this keyboard is in the modular design where you can swap the numeric keypad from one side to the other. In doing this you activate the extra Sn keys on the keypad.The keypad itself has magnets on the side so the interface snaps in and...
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tbreak.ae Updated: 2016-11-27 00:40:47
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In the mid 90’s when PC and console gaming was beginning to become commonplace Microsoft began to develop gaming peripherals and they were all launched under the SideWinder brand name. The peripherals included gamepads, joysticks, wheels and more. In 2...
The Microsoft SideWinder X6 keyboard features are just perfect for every gamers needs. The gaming profiles can be extended to use the keyboard as a multimedia interface or for launching application on command. The keypaddesign is simply brilliant, it&rsqu...
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asiaone.com Updated: 2016-11-27 00:40:47
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By Oo Gin LeeTheres nothing like roasting your enemy with three fireballs unleashed in quick succession - with a single key press instead of having to press it thrice.This is what macros are for in gaming keyboards. I have been toying with the idea of...
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