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Today at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, Microsoft Hardware debuts the revival of its SideWinder line with its first gaming mouse built from the ground up — a product that transcends the mouse category to become a customizable gaming system.

The Microsoft SideWinder Mouse was created to meets gamers’ individual needs, providing custom tuning tools and a design for ultimate handling. The first mouse to wear the coveted SideWinder name, this top-of-the-line gaming machine sets itself apart from the competition with never-before-seen features that gamers want, uncovered during worldwide research. Features include one-touch access to Windows Vista Games Explorer, Quick Turn — a performance-enhancing macro that lets users check their perimeter from wherever they are in-game — the first-ever LCD on a gaming mouse, and a cable anchor that doubles as an accessories storagebox.

Features

• Shape Designed for Handling – The unique shape and button positions are engineered for fast, comfortable, precise gaming action.
• On-the-Fly DPI Switching- Three buttons instantly switch between DPI 400, 800, and 2000-or you can customize settings using special software.
• First-Ever LCD Display on a Mouse- DPI settings and macro recording icons are displayed on the mouse to reduce on-screen interference.
• Cable Anchor + Accessories Storage Box- Enjoy wired performance with the feel of wireless, easily adjust your cable configuration, and conveniently stow away your accessories.
• Quick Launch Button – One-touch takes you to Games Explorer in Windows Vista. Easily access your games on your PC.
• 5 Programmable Main Buttons – Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference.
• Advanced Gaming Software -Buttons and switches can be assigned on the fly, you can program macros and profiles, and game settings can be customized for fast action.
• Engineered for Speed- RESOLUTION: 2000 dpi ; IMAGE PROCESSING: 7080 frames per second ; MAX ACCELERATION: 20 G ; MAX SPEED: 45 inches per second ; USB REPORTING: 500 Hz ; GLIDE: 3 sets of different mouse feet (for glide preference) ; BUTTONS (Left/Right): 9 million clicks
• Replaceable Mouse Feet- Choice of three different materials for glide preference
• Wide Metal Scroll Wheel – Better feel and response with detent clicking action.
• Vertical Metal Side Buttons- The top/bottom design makes locating the side buttons easier and reduces the inadvertent actuation risk.
• Adjustable Mouse Weights -Select your preference of mouse weight with the included 4 weights, giving you the choice to adjust your mouse weight anywhere between 5 and 30 grams in 5 gram increments.

The SideWinder mouse will sell for $79.95 when it becomes available in October. Microsoft seems to have a winner here and marks a new standard for PC gaming mice.

For more information visit Microsoft- SideWinder

Source: Microsoft press release

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