Microsoft SideWinder X6 keyboard USB Black

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:81

Uk has collected 66 expert reviews for Microsoft SideWinder X6 keyboard USB Black and the average expert rating is 81 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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tomshardware.co.uk

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:0

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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alphr.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:67

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

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2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:80

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...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:60

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...

atomicmpc.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-07 23:14:46

Average rating:77

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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gameplanet.co.nz

Updated:
2011-11-07 23:14:51

Average rating:85

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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cravingtech.com

Updated:
2014-03-20 01:58:47

Average rating:0

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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tweaktown.com

Updated:
2014-03-20 01:58:48

Average rating:91

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 00:40:41

Average rating:0

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...

techreaction.net

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2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:0

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...

cravingtech.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:0

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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dragonsteelmods.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:90

After reviewing the SideWinder X8 gaming mouse I was offered the chance to check out its gaming keyboard brethren: the SideWinder X6. Microsoft is slowly building a reputation for quality PC gaming peripherals and the SideWinder X6 is another step i...

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...

techarkade.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:90

Microsoft Sidewinder X6 Gaming Keyboard I dont care what anyone says about them, I like Microsoft, and for the most part they release quality products (*cough* Windows ME *cough*). Now I remember back when I got my Sidewinder Gamepad 1.0, and lat...

Massive number of macros, On the fly macro recording, Adjustable multicolor backlight, Solid construction, Responsive keys, Moveable / Removable 10key pad unique and useful...
Made for RPG not FPS ( Only bad for some people)...
Overall I have found this to be an enjoyable keyboard to use, but it does have some room for improvement. In a revision, Microsoft could shorten the space bar to the normal length, ending at C instead of X. They also might consider adding a USB...

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lanoc.org

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:0

Earlier this week I looked at Microsoft’s Sidewinder X5 Gaming Mouse, as it turns out they make more than just mice with the Sidewinder name. The Sidewinder X6 is the first gaming keyboard created from the ground up by Microsoft, there previous keyboar...

the X6 is a good keyboard, on par with keyboard from both Logitech and Razer.Share and Enjoy:...

geeksmack.net

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:80

Along with the widely-used Windows operating system, Microsoft is also known for making hardware products, primarily peripherals and webcams. In this review, we will be taking a close look at yet another offering from Microsoft Hardware: The SideWinder...

techcrunch.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:0

YT option) The rebirth of the Sidewinder brand is, I think a good thing for Microsoft. Their flashy, chunky game gear is functional and actually different — witness the X5 mouse, big enough for a Kodiak, and its upcoming big brother the X8, which look...

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futurelooks.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:85

Now that Microsoft has two gaming mice in their newly resurrected SideWinder line, they can rest easy right? Wrong! Any gamer knows that the mouse is only half of the equation, and a good keyboard can make or break the pairing. Enter the SideWinder X...

Microsoft seems to be doing better and better when it comes to their SideWinder line of gaming peripherals. They’ve taken in a lot of feedback, and have definitely improved their products. The SideWinder X6 keyboard, is a great effort on their part. I...

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everythingusb.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:19

Average rating:0

With a variety of gaming keyboards on the market and the move to gaming consoles, can Microsoft re-capture the hearts of gamers with their latest gaming specific keyboard? A past business history with Razer taught Microsoft a few lessons on how to buil...

Good key sensitivity, Control dials for volume & back-light level, Great software package, Calculator shortcut key on Numeric keypad, Relocatable / detachable Numeric keypad...
Non-removable wrist rest, Badly positioned Escape (ESC) key, No height adjustment, No integrated USB hub for mice, No official MacOS X, Linux support, No USB cable storage compartment...
MS Sidewinder X6 is a great gaming/casual keyboard for the control-freak in all of us with an admirable design and color scheme, and deserves credit for improving on its predecessor. If you're in the market for an upgraded keyboard with real-time macro...

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techtree.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:90

SideWinder is back! And boy, oh, boy Microsoft has certainly done their home work this time. Armed with its legendary name, enthusiast and hard core gamers are certainly in for a treat this time with the SideWinder X6 gaming keyboard. Previously we jus...

Comfortable keys, Large volume and backlight dials, Swappable Numpad (doubles up as macro keys), Plenty of programmable macro keys, Aggressively priced, Killer looks.
Lack of USB ports.
If youre a fan of RTS and MMORPGs and have a hard time remembering key combinations, then this is the keyboard for you. Its a good move from Microsoft to exclude an LCD screen since it helps bring down the cost. Whats sad is the missing USB ports...

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benchmarkreviews.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:86

The Microsoft Sidewinder X6 is packaged and presented like most Microsoft products in a box that gives a lot of information on the product and shows the product in a large picture. Youre given everything you need to get up and running and youre not...

90 Macro Keys, Switchable number pad, Solid, hard plastic, Good skid resistance, Backlit keys, Media keys...
No extra USB ports, A few awkward keys...
The Microsoft Sidewinder X6 is packaged and presented like most Microsoft products in a box that gives a lot of information on the product and shows the product in a large picture. Youre given everything you need to get up and running and youre not l...

tbreak.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:0

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...

tweaktown.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:91

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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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:80

Though you probably wouldn't think it now there was a time when Microsoft was one of the big players in the gaming hardware market. I remember fondly whiling away the Christmas holidays in 1998 with my brand new SideWinder joystick; kicking the proverbial...

Microsoft's SideWinder X6 is a fantastic return to form for the company. It feels great to type on, has as much macro-ing functionality as anyone will ever need and the ability to swap the numpad from left to right is a real masterstroke. If you're in the...

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asiaone.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:0

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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extremetech.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:80

SLIDESHOW (8) Slideshow|All Shots Back in the days when joysticks really mattered to all PC gamers, Microsoft came into the gaming peripherals market with a new brand, SideWinder, and quickly dominated the space. They werent the best joysticks, but t...

Movable number pad, good macro functions, nice key feel, sturdy.
No tilting feet, no USB hub or headphone jack, basic software.
A good gaming keyboard, especially for those that love macros, but it could use a few small design tweaks. Macros Galore...

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gizmodo.com

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2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:0

Microsoft's SideWinder X6, their first ever bona fide SideWinder gaming keyboard, designed especially for Sith Lords with red adjustable backlighting, a pisston of macros and a hot swappable number/macro keypad. The Price: $80 The Verdict: A re...

A really fabulous effort. Since coming back from the dead, Microsoft's SideWinder has been making some bold, unique design choices with its gaming hardware—and we're not just talking about the obvious Darth Vader overtones that we seriously...

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i4u.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:90

Today we are going to check out the Microsoft SideWinder X6 gaming keyboard. The keyboard has several great features that gamers will find very appealing. There are lots of gaming keyboards on the market right now and if you are wondering how well the...

Good typing feel, In game macro recording, Good backlighting...
No onboard memory...
The Microsoft SideWinder X6 is easily in the same class as the best gaming keyboards from Logitech and Razer -- the G15 and the Lycosa. The Microsoft SideWinder X6 offers great features, good typing feel, and overall great performance...

computershopper.com

Updated:
2011-08-02 00:26:20

Average rating:78

Microsoft isnt a name often associated with gaming keyboards. Its previous effort was the Reclusa, which used design cues and technology from partner Razer, a peripheral maker known for all things gaming. But Microsoft now has its own...

Even backlighting; tons of macros; swappable number pad...
No internal memory to store macros; lacks USB, mic, and headphone ports...

hitechlegion.com

Updated:
2011-09-15 08:34:54

Average rating:0

Keyboards were created as a way to interact with the computer, making it the first and still the essential method to go with. Even with the advancement of capacitive touch technology, such as tablets and phones, the keyboard is still king of the hill...

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...

toptenreviews.com

Updated:
2011-09-15 08:34:55

Average rating:88

The Microsoft Sidewinder X6 didn't rank as well in our line-up as a few others but it wasn't due to it being a lousy gaming keyboard. It was a very close call honestly, but the features that this keyboard offers weren't quite enough to push it to the t...

The removable number pad can be attached to either side of this gaming keyboard...
The wrist rest is not removable.
This is a good gaming keyboard that should perform admirably for any game genre...

Bit-Tech.net

Updated:
2014-01-19 02:29:06

Average rating:60

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.

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hardware-pacers.com

Updated:
2014-01-19 02:29:06

Average rating:98

The Microsoft Sidewinder series gaming mice and keyboards are top of the line gaming products that are excellent additions to any gamer's computer system. The Sidewinder X6 gaming keyboard is packed full of assignable keys that can be programmed with...

hi-techreviews.com

Updated:
2014-01-19 02:29:06

Average rating:0

Trying to play some of the first person shooter games on a regular keyboard is like trying to cut meat with a spoon, it just does not work to well. That is why if you are an avid gamer you might want to look into getting a better keyboard instead of using that old 101 key keyboard you have been using since who knows when. Today we have the pleasure...

The Microsoft Sidewinder X6 keyboard has all the features one would want except for being a wireless. The tactile feedback on each of the keys is nearly perfect with a very soft click with each keystroke. The overall size of the keyboard is about the...