Microsoft were busy at the recent Leipzig Show, bringing with them two new bits of PC gaming hardware. The first was this, the Microsoft Sidewinder X5 Gaming Mouse, and the other was the Sidewinder X6 keyboard. Laser Sensor Under the skin the Microsoft Sidewinder X5 is identical to the previous Sidewinder, powered by a 2,000 dpi laser sensor. Like the original,...

The new Microsoft Sidewinder gaming mouse stands a very good chance of being considered the best gaming mouse, as it combines a good list of features with a competitive price. The Microsoft Sidewinder is powered by a laser engine, with adjustable settings of 400, 800 and 2000 dpi. This does mean it falls short of the headline figure of 3200dpi for the Logitech...