Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Keyboards
Microsoft SideWinder X4 Keyboard
Microsoft's SideWinder X4 keyboard came out in January, 2010.
• Microsoft's SideWinder X4 and X6's right side {Alt, ▤ Menu, Ctrl} is more to the right than standard gaming keyboard positions. Note the Alt is under /, while all Logitech Gaming Keyboards have it under between {,, .}. I don't know about gaming, but for programing or using Emacs, it's not good because you can't curl-in your thumb to press it.
• 6 extra function buttons, on the left side. For programers, you can make those do {Copy, Cut, Paste, Undo}, saves you lots hand contortion.
• Dedicated multimedia keys {⏯, ⏮, ⏭, 🔇}. Nice. Some gaming keyboard don't have them, or make you use Fn.
Microsoft Sidewinder X6
Microsoft's SideWinder X6 keyboard came out in August, 2008. It's discontinued as of .
Interesting feature/differences:
- Detachable number keypad. You can attach it to the right or left.
- 2 big wheel controls. Very nice. With Wheel, you don't have to press volume up/down buttons multiples times or holding it and it overshoots.
Overall, i wouldn't recommend Microsoft gaming keyboard. Better is
All the above mentioned use mechanical key switches.