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| Price | $11 to $134 at 4 stores | $70 to $178 at 2 stores | $129 at 1 store | $47 to $98 at 14 stores |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.0 stars Good | 4.0 stars Excellent |  4.5 stars Spectacular | 4.0 stars Excellent |
| Average user rating | 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews |
| Release date | August 20, 2008 | January 22, 2009 | August 17, 2010 | August 19, 2009 |
| The Bottom Line | Microsoft's pared-down SideWinder X5 Mouse is supposed to offer PC gamers a lower-cost version of its award-winning higher-end model. Instead, it comes across as flimsy and overly stripped down. Other mice deliver better control for the same price. | Microsoft's SideWinder X8 isn't the only mouse that can swap seamlessly between wired and wireless modes; however, between its BlueTrack sensor and its on-the-fly macro recording capability--not to mention a competitive price--we imagine few PC gamers won't want to get their hands on it. | The Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 9 is the most expensive gaming mouse we know of, but its vast customizability, unique features, and strong performance make it a worthwhile expense for demanding PC gamers. | There's quite a lot to like about Logitech's new Gaming Mouse G500, but with a competing mouse from Microsoft offering its own set of features, gamers now have some choices to make. The G500 will appeal to performance-driven shooter fans. The choice is less clear for other kinds of PC gamers. | Basic specs |
| Features | See What's the Same or What's different | |||
| Buttons Qty | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| Movement Resolution | 2000 dpi | 4000 dpi | 5600 dpi | 5700 dpi |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 | Microsoft Windows Vista / XP | Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 | Microsoft Windows Vista / XP |
| Movement Detection Technology | Laser | Optical | Laser | Laser |
| Microsoft Certification | Certified for Windows Vista | Certified for Windows Vista | Certified for Windows Vista | Compatible with Windows 7 |
| Color | Black | Black | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Wireless Receiver | Info unavailable | USB wireless receiver | USB wireless receiver | Info unavailable |
| Orientation | Right-handed | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty |
| Performance | 20 G maximum acceleration 7080 fps Realtime sensitivity switching 400/800/2000 dpi | 75 G maximum acceleration 13000 fps | 50 G maximum acceleration Realtime sensitivity switching 25 - 5600 dpi 1 ms response time | 30 G maximum acceleration |
| Product Description | Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse Mouse | Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse Mouse | CYBORG R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse - Mouse | Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 - Mouse |
| Battery | Info unavailable | 1 x AA type | 1 | Info unavailable |
| Device Type | Mouse | Mouse | Mouse | Mouse |
| Cables Included | 1 x USB cable - Integrated | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 x USB cable - Integrated |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired - USB | Wireless - 2.4 GHz | Wireless - 2.4 GHz | Wired - USB |
| Features | Programmable buttons Scrolling wheel Switchable resolution | Programmable buttons LCD screen Scrolling wheel Microsoft BlueTrack Technology Switchable resolution | Adjustable size Adjustable weight Programmable buttons Rocker switch Scrolling wheel Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) feet Golden USB plug Switchable resolution | Adjustable weight Programmable buttons Scrolling wheel Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) feet Built-in flash memory |
| Localization | Info unavailable | North America | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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