Upon its announcement, many dismissed the new Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse as an ugly, gimmick-ridden excuse for a pointing device. The mouse certainly has its quirks, but is it good enough to replace your current gaming mouse?
We put the Sidewinder through its paces to find out.
The Shape and Feel
Coming in at 2.98×5.07in (75.7×106.33mm), the Sidewinder is large and in charge. Its elongated body will pose a problem for wrist-mouse users, so let’s just come out and say this now: If you like to use your wrist (instead of your arm) to move your mouse around, and have average size hands, pass on the Sidewinder. You won’t be able to reach the mouse wheel or side buttons.
The back of the Sidewinder has a distinct hump that’s designed to fit into your palm. I find the palm grip uncomfortable to begin with, so whether or not the hump is good will depend on your definition of a good grip. I can’t give a mouse a bad review for something I just arbitrarily don’t like, after all… Continued…
