Microsoft is well known for releasing peripherals that reach across mainstream customers but their new Sidewinder X6 keyboard and X5 mouse is a serious attempt to attract gamers who demand the best performance whenever possible.

Sporting a detachable keyboard that can be attached to the right or left side, the Sidewinder X6 keyboard has a variety of customizable features to enhance gaming performance during those important clan battles.

Other Sidewinder X6 features include:

• Two-color adjustable backlighting dial Keyboard keys are red, and key pad and Macro keys are amber in Game mode. Lighting dial adjusts the brightness of the keyboard and key pad
• Macro keys Up to 30 programmable keys that can allow up to 90 programmable options with an assigned gaming profile
• Mode switching Manually toggle the keyboard from standard mode to either of two gaming modes. LEDs show the selected mode
• Cruise Control Use Cruise Control to continue an action without having to hold down the key or keys assigned to the action. You can use Cruise Control with up to four keys at a time.* (* Cruise Control does not work with programmable macro keys
• In-game macro record button Record any sequence of keystrokes—even standard chat messages. Macros are stored on your hard drive and can be easily shared
• Automatic profile Switching When a game or application profile is assigned using the software, the keyboard detects the game or application you are running and applies your custom profile to the application
• WASD gaming keys Have front-face lighting for enhanced visibility

The Sidewinder X5 mouse has on-the-fly DPI switching up to 2,000 DPI. And yes, there’s 5 programmable buttons to use, along with customizable macros. I can’t wait to test this new mouse out!  It’s a great looking peripheral that looks like a stealth fighter.

Both the Sidewinder X6 and X5 is scheduled for release in September and comes with a 3 year warranty. 

Source: Digital Home