Microsoft: Solutions for Gamers
Microsoft makes hardware that provides a wide array of solutions for the modern PC gamer. These items range from mice to keyboards to console-style game controllers.
Their mice are legendary for the comfort they provide and have built a reputation for the fine control that gamers demand. Likewise, the elite gamer wants a keyboard with quick response time and little input lag. Microsoft’s keyboards offer that in addition to advanced, proprietary technologies that can set a gamer apart from the pack. For those times when the classic pairing of the mouse and keyboard don’t cut it, Microsoft makes their Xbox 360 controllers accessible to the Windows environment.
IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
Microsoft’s IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is the entry-level gamer mouse but entry-level does not mean subpar. This mouse has the expert tracking, precise responsiveness, and amazing comfort provided by precise ergonomic design that will have you gaming into the wee hours of the morning. This mouse also offers five customisable buttons, improved mouse feet for ultra-slick gliding, and a host of gamer-centric features.
SideWinder™ Mouse
For those gamers ready to take the next step in their evolution as a gamer, there is Microsoft’s SideWinder mouse. The SideWinder gives you all the great features of the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 and improves on it with a full suite of customisation options. The advanced software Microsoft includes with the mouse allows you to customise the features individually for each game. Imagine a mouse that reacts to you differently depending on the game that you are playing. That is the SideWinder. In addition, have multiple profiles per game and switch on the fly for ultimate control.
SideWinder™ X3 Mouse
The X3 is the final stage. This is where the big boys come to play. In addition to left- or right-hand comfort, the X3 offers a 2000 DPI laser tracker engine that will gives you access to unparalleled precision. However, Microsoft knows that, for gamers, sometimes slower is better. For that reason the X3 offers 400, 800, and 2000 DPI modes and on-the-fly switching so that you can shift from fast movement to high accuracy in a moment.
SideWinder™ X6 Keyboard
One of the X6’s highlights is a switchable keypad that makes this keyboard universal. This is the right keyboard for you whether you are left-handed or right-handed or however you like to play. In addition, you get two-colour backlighting, powerful macro capabilities, mode switching, and even cruise control on any key. The X6 also includes the full range of media keys making this the superior keyboard option even for non-gamers.
Xbox 360™ Controller for Windows®
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game controller has earned its legendary status because it is a controller designed by gamers for gamers. In addition, it works in a PC environment just as well as it does on your Xbox 360 console. With all of its great features and full Windows support, there is no reason to own another controller. Stick with the most consistent, universal gaming experience available anywhere.
Xbox 360™ Wireless Controller for Windows®
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 wireless controller brings you all of the great comfort, precision and control of the classic Xbox 360 controller to your PC while freeing you from the chains of a game controller cord.