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Technical Details
| Brand | Microsoft |
| Item Weight | 671 g |
| Product Dimensions | 50.2 x 22 x 6.4 cm |
| Item model number | JQD-00006 |
| Hardware Platform | CONSUMER_ELECTRONICS |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B0037KLSS8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 334 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5 Kg |
| Date First Available | 8 Feb 2010 |
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Product Description
Product Description
A powerful keyboard for serious gamers. The Microsoft® SideWinder® X4 Keyboard has all the core must-haves for serious gamers, including industry-leading anti-ghosting, a first-ever Repetitive Macro key, in-game macro recording, a full media key set, automatic and manual mode/profi le switching, adjustable backlighting for playing in dim conditions, and more. Plus, at the touch of a button, this customizable keyboard—the latest in the award-winning Microsoft SideWinder line—doubles as a high-performance keyboard for everyday computing.
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| Advanced anti-ghosting capability | Mode switching | Backlit keys |
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Product Description
Microsoft SideWinder X4 - Keyboard - USB - UK
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By pipvac
Having owned many Microsoft periheral products in the past, including keyboards, and after reading the review here I was finally tempted to purchase this keyboard.
The finish and look of this keyboard is excellent, and would look great with almost anyones gaming rig. Macro programmability on the fly is quick and simple, and works well. All the function keys and media keys are well positioned for my use, and integrated nicely with the rest of the layout.
If I have one complaint, its the overall size of the keyboard. Perhaps I should have considered this more carefully in my purchasing decision. However, I do find the key spacings cramped for my large hands. Prolonged typing or gaming, can cause muscle strain on my fingers and around my knuckles.
Products ergonomics is a very personal thing, and this shouldn't distract you from the great functionality and built quality of this keyboard. My only counsel is if you have large hands, long fingers or a combination of the two, like myself, see if you can 'try' one in a store first to make sure its a good fit.
For the average gamer, I can heartily recommend it.
The finish and look of this keyboard is excellent, and would look great with almost anyones gaming rig. Macro programmability on the fly is quick and simple, and works well. All the function keys and media keys are well positioned for my use, and integrated nicely with the rest of the layout.
If I have one complaint, its the overall size of the keyboard. Perhaps I should have considered this more carefully in my purchasing decision. However, I do find the key spacings cramped for my large hands. Prolonged typing or gaming, can cause muscle strain on my fingers and around my knuckles.
Products ergonomics is a very personal thing, and this shouldn't distract you from the great functionality and built quality of this keyboard. My only counsel is if you have large hands, long fingers or a combination of the two, like myself, see if you can 'try' one in a store first to make sure its a good fit.
For the average gamer, I can heartily recommend it.
59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
The X4 has a sleek design, and, at 48cm long, is no wider than most standard keyboards. This means it's ideally suited to both hardcore gaming and everyday computing -- which is a massive thing for me as I need a keyboard which does both reasonably well.
Like most SideWinder products, the X4 has a red backlight for gaming in low-light conditions, and a key along the top of the keyboard allows users to cycle though several brightness settings. I would have preferred blue or the ability to choose blue or red but that is reserved for higher end products and at this price I cannot grumble. The keys themselves have a pleasing bounce to them, and the travel distance is deep for a compact piece of hardware such as this.
The X4 has six macro keys, each of which can store three macros, allowing you to program 18 macros in total. A key at the top of the X4 allows you cycle through each bank of six macros. On-the-fly macro programming is simple enough just hit the record key, then the macro key you wish to assign the macro to, and finally plug in the keys you want recorded.
Although the keyboard will work as soon as you plug it into your computer's USB port, installing the included software lets you play around with the more advanced settings which is where being a gaming keyboard comes in. You can customise the media keys; programme macro banks to automatically associate with certain programs; and set up macro repeating, so that macros continually repeat until you stop them.
The keyboard input time is around 2 milliseconds so pretty quick.
The Microsoft SideWinder X4 is a decent piece of gaming kit that effectively doublesas a gaming keyboard and an everday typer.... Read more ›
Like most SideWinder products, the X4 has a red backlight for gaming in low-light conditions, and a key along the top of the keyboard allows users to cycle though several brightness settings. I would have preferred blue or the ability to choose blue or red but that is reserved for higher end products and at this price I cannot grumble. The keys themselves have a pleasing bounce to them, and the travel distance is deep for a compact piece of hardware such as this.
The X4 has six macro keys, each of which can store three macros, allowing you to program 18 macros in total. A key at the top of the X4 allows you cycle through each bank of six macros. On-the-fly macro programming is simple enough just hit the record key, then the macro key you wish to assign the macro to, and finally plug in the keys you want recorded.
Although the keyboard will work as soon as you plug it into your computer's USB port, installing the included software lets you play around with the more advanced settings which is where being a gaming keyboard comes in. You can customise the media keys; programme macro banks to automatically associate with certain programs; and set up macro repeating, so that macros continually repeat until you stop them.
The keyboard input time is around 2 milliseconds so pretty quick.
The Microsoft SideWinder X4 is a decent piece of gaming kit that effectively doublesas a gaming keyboard and an everday typer.... Read more ›
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A. Luchinsky
I spent quite a long time looking for a keyboard that was similar to the one I already had (and old DELL one) so I wouldn't need to get accustomed to the new key sizes and layout etc. I looked at the G15, G11, G110, some Saitek's amongst others. This stood out. Great value for money.
The macro keys on the right are handy and don't get in the way at all. They are also very easy to assign using the software that comes with the keyboard. With six keys and three different banks it gives you a total of 18 different functions you can assign to the left of the keyboard.
The keyboard response is very good, the keys go in a good distance and you know for sure when a key is pressed. It also features anti-ghosting which is fantastic for frantic online FPS games. It sends exactly what you hit and when you hit it, no more movement lag.
The extra media keys are also a highlight, play/pause, skip back/forward, mute, volume down/up. They are all very nifty if you need to hit something quick. They "Calculator" key above the numpad is a nice little thing for those quick calculations.
The back-lighting is one of the main reasons I purchased the board and it works like a dream. In the day time you can just turn it off. When the lights go out and you don't want to keep your room lit you can select from 3 different intensities of red to choose from and all of them make the keys very easy to see.
My only problem is that the board seems to be a bit of dust hound, especially on that glossy surface in between keys. Nothing a soft cloth won't take care of though. Does not warrant removing a star.
All in all this is a great keyboard that works well from everyday emails to online gaming. Would buy again if it broke.
The macro keys on the right are handy and don't get in the way at all. They are also very easy to assign using the software that comes with the keyboard. With six keys and three different banks it gives you a total of 18 different functions you can assign to the left of the keyboard.
The keyboard response is very good, the keys go in a good distance and you know for sure when a key is pressed. It also features anti-ghosting which is fantastic for frantic online FPS games. It sends exactly what you hit and when you hit it, no more movement lag.
The extra media keys are also a highlight, play/pause, skip back/forward, mute, volume down/up. They are all very nifty if you need to hit something quick. They "Calculator" key above the numpad is a nice little thing for those quick calculations.
The back-lighting is one of the main reasons I purchased the board and it works like a dream. In the day time you can just turn it off. When the lights go out and you don't want to keep your room lit you can select from 3 different intensities of red to choose from and all of them make the keys very easy to see.
My only problem is that the board seems to be a bit of dust hound, especially on that glossy surface in between keys. Nothing a soft cloth won't take care of though. Does not warrant removing a star.
All in all this is a great keyboard that works well from everyday emails to online gaming. Would buy again if it broke.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By SumD00d
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been using this keyboard for a year now and have been very happy with it.
Probably the best feature is the Anti-Ghosting or N-key rollover that accurately reproduces a lot of keys pressed at the same time which is not the case with 95% of the keyboards on the market.
This might not be an issue for typing a text (two keys at a time is enough) but it can be important for playing games where easily four keys need to be pressed at the same time.
Considering it is made from plastic, it is probably as rigid and durable as it can get.
The multimedia keys sure come in handy. Some people will also find the macro and profile functionality important and useful, as for me I have hardly used them though.
The oddest about the layout is the position of the AltGr key which is located further to the right extending the space bar. This can be unusual, uncomfortable and annoying if you have to use it regularly. It is not an issue for me however since I have mapped my CapsLock key to be the AltGr key which is a lot more ergonomic anyway.
In the beginning, I used to hit the profile key instead of escape but I got quickly used to the correct location.
The pressure point and touch and feel of the keys is great in my view and I can't see any sign of wear, i.e. them getting mushy or anything so far. Also they respond really - with a rubber dome keyboard you always have to bottom out, of course, but it doesn't quite feel like it when you do...(?)
Sure the glossy surface is smugded easily but with one wipe of cloth it is back to normal.
Other than that, the design is really appealing. The backlighting is best in low light giving the right amount of illumination without distracting.... Read more ›
Probably the best feature is the Anti-Ghosting or N-key rollover that accurately reproduces a lot of keys pressed at the same time which is not the case with 95% of the keyboards on the market.
This might not be an issue for typing a text (two keys at a time is enough) but it can be important for playing games where easily four keys need to be pressed at the same time.
Considering it is made from plastic, it is probably as rigid and durable as it can get.
The multimedia keys sure come in handy. Some people will also find the macro and profile functionality important and useful, as for me I have hardly used them though.
The oddest about the layout is the position of the AltGr key which is located further to the right extending the space bar. This can be unusual, uncomfortable and annoying if you have to use it regularly. It is not an issue for me however since I have mapped my CapsLock key to be the AltGr key which is a lot more ergonomic anyway.
In the beginning, I used to hit the profile key instead of escape but I got quickly used to the correct location.
The pressure point and touch and feel of the keys is great in my view and I can't see any sign of wear, i.e. them getting mushy or anything so far. Also they respond really - with a rubber dome keyboard you always have to bottom out, of course, but it doesn't quite feel like it when you do...(?)
Sure the glossy surface is smugded easily but with one wipe of cloth it is back to normal.
Other than that, the design is really appealing. The backlighting is best in low light giving the right amount of illumination without distracting.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
good product
this item is verry good money or what you get you have the macro keys 18 of them! and the 3 leels of backlit keys also the item stands well and dosent slide and overall is a great... Read more
Published 12 hours ago by rob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gamers keyboard
My son picked this key board to compliment his new home built PC, that he has structured around gaming..... he tells me its 'awesome sick' I think its a keyboard
Published 3 days ago by Pete Fayers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sidewinder x4
It was recommended by a friend and i found him true to his word,The best bit i like is that the keys are lit up, which can be turned off if required, so you can type in the dark if... Read more
Published 3 days ago by joe williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
i f-ing love it
Totally solid peice of kit. absolutely no problems with it and found it very user friendly. would recommend it to anyone.
Published 3 days ago by J A SHEWAN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value Keyboard
A couple of months ago, I decided to get this device for the reasonable price for around £35 and what you get is pretty impressive. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Mr. R. Mckelvie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Quality for a Great Price
This is a really brilliant keyboard for anyone who will is sat at their computers for extended durations, there are a couple of issues with the design but they are all minor and... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Ricky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Keyboard for gaming and work
I spend a lot of time on a computer for work and gaming and this keyboard performs well in both situations. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Christopher Olsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very comfortable and smooth
This keyboard is an excellent buy. Personally I wanted something comfortable for the long assignments & documents, however I also wanted something durable for gaming. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Christos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Glows in the dark, no ghosting, works fine for left handed people too. Keys feel solid/good and nice to type with. Much better than budget keyboards. Read more
Published 13 days ago by daftasabrush
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good value gaming keyboard
Ok, so I bought this keyboard as a stand in. My aging G15 died and logitechs "S" updates of their current G510 & G19 keyboards aren't available in UK spec at the moment meaning I... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Andrew P
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