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October 2008
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The editors liked
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
Detachable number pad
90 programmable macro keys
Media controls
Short keys make for a fast typing experience
Cool cruise control system
Simple layout doesnt overcomplicate or clutter
Good key response
Up to 72 storable macros
Quick access keys are real buttons
Swappable numpad gives flexibility
The editors didn't like
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
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No USB ports
No stands on the base
Intellitype software needs a little tweaking to remove unsupported functions
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 ...
Detachable number pad, 90 programmable macro keys, media controls, short keys make for a fast typing experience, cool cruise control system
No USB ports, no stands on the base
A pretty impressive gaming keyboard; for macro freaks, the 90 programmable keys should prove very enticing and the host of controls combined with the detachable number pad make for a very flexible unit. ...
Simple layout doesnt overcomplicate or clutter, Good key response, Up to 72 storable macros, Quick access keys are real buttons, Swappable numpad gives flexibility
Intellitype software needs a little tweaking to remove unsupported functions
The X6 is an excellent gaming keyboard, providing innovation and useful features while keeping things simple. ...
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Published: 2008-10-16, Author: Andrew , review by: tweaktown.com
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...
Great design and comfort, Switchable key pad, Profile modes for convenience, 30 programmable macro keys, Multimedia dial and buttons,
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The Microsoft Sidewinder X6 keyboard is a great keyboard. It has a quality build, design and features that make it unique. The gaming features are a major selling point with the switchable key pad, the 30 programmable macros and one standard profile an...
Abstract: The Sidewinder X6 is one of Microsoft’s first gaming keyboards. Compared to a regular, basic, Dell one, it’s quite the fancy spectacle, with back-lit keys and a detachable keypad! Now, let’s take a look at the packaging.The keyboard is in a standard ...
Abstract: Unfortunately, you can’t adjust the height of the Sidewinder X6, so it’s not particularly comfortable to use. All told, it’s a disappointingly poor showing from a manufacturer that has made some excellent keyboards over the years.
Well built, Switchable Side Keypad, Plenty of programmable Macro buttons, Multiple user profiles, Excellent backlighting
No flip down legs for angling the SideWinder X6, No side USB ports
Aesthetically the SideWinder X6 is a well designed and sleek looking keyboard. For the price there are a lot of extras that other keyboards do not have or cost much more. The ability to use up to ninety Macros is unfathomable to me but for those who p...
