Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Keyboard

welshdragon · 8 Apr 2010 at 12:12

Anyone use this keyboard? What you think of it. I know the G11 is cheaper (and probably better) but really don't like the look of it.

David09 · 8 Apr 2010 at 12:52

Im very interested in the x4 too, its a better option to the lycosa imho as the price is waaaaay overpriced

rpg · 8 Apr 2010 at 18:10

I'm buying it with my next build (next week), so I'll let you know how it works out!

Chives · 8 Apr 2010 at 18:12

I have one. They have some nice features (Macros , Sound Mute , Volume Controls). It is nice to type on and bulid quality seems to be good

rpg · 8 Apr 2010 at 18:14

Sounds good, thanks for that Chiiives.

shotgun · 8 Apr 2010 at 18:19

I’ve got the X6 which looks very simular to the X4. It’s a great keybord and I defenetly recomend it.

David09 · 8 Apr 2010 at 18:33

shotgun said:
I’ve got the X6 which looks very simular to the X4. It’s a great keybord and I defenetly recomend it.

x6 doesnt have anti-ghost plus some of the buttons have been placed in a different postion, so ive read i.e no pound (£) button

shotgun · 8 Apr 2010 at 18:47

David09 said:
x6 doesnt have anti-ghost plus some of the buttons have been placed in a different postion, so ive read i.e no pound (£) button

True it’s not got anti-ghost, but it does have the same shorter keys which are back light, so I would have thought it should have a similar feel about it.

Cenuij · 8 Apr 2010 at 19:22

David09 said:
x6 doesnt have anti-ghost plus some of the buttons have been placed in a different postion, so ive read i.e no pound (£) button

Here's a larger picture. If I'm not mistaken it's US layout.

http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2010/02/microsoft-sidewinder-x4-xl.jpg

David09 · 8 Apr 2010 at 22:27

Cenuij said:
Here's a larger picture. If I'm not mistaken it's US layout.

That look very nice indeed, i think im gonna probably get it despite it having an only red backlit system and the side buttons to the left look off putting as my little finger will probably keep pressing buttons, with some perseverance its gotta be better than my crappy Saitek eclipse 3 (which broke due to a glass of coke that spilt on it is now broke thankgod) only bummer is have the saitek k140 on its way will probably arrive tomorrow ill just keep it as spare lol

Greenlizard0 · 8 Apr 2010 at 22:58

Anti ghost? :confused:

markopoloman · 8 Apr 2010 at 23:01

Whatever you do, don't buy a Lycosa! I have one - and it is a wonderful keyboard.
But Razer customer support is the worst I have ever had the displeasure contacting!

My Lycosa has a broken space bar. Basically they told me to throw the keyboard away and buy another one as they will not supply spare parts.

Typing is a problem but I refuse to give up my argument with them and refuse to throw this keyboard away.

Greenlizard0 · 8 Apr 2010 at 23:04

Is it out of warranty?

David09 · 9 Apr 2010 at 00:45

markopoloman said:
Whatever you do, don't buy a Lycosa! I have one - and it is a wonderful keyboard.
But Razer customer support is the worst I have ever had the displeasure contacting!

My Lycosa has a broken space bar. Basically they told me to throw the keyboard away and buy another one as they will not supply spare parts.

Typing is a problem but I refuse to give up my argument with them and refuse to throw this keyboard away.

Thanks for that, i was very much considering getting a lycosa but there were far far too many gripes with the build quility and customer support. i dunno why they won't make their next line of keyboards because i can count on both hands the number of gaming keyboards that currently lead the pack, theres plenty of headroom on the market for a top brand like razer to snatch the sales, they make too many mouses atm lol atm but logitech is winning by miles.

P.S Lycosa = overpriced (damn them to hell)

welshdragon · 9 Apr 2010 at 08:33

Cheers for the rplies guys, this keyboard currently available £16.99 delivered, worth a purchase then?

Cenuij · 9 Apr 2010 at 12:18

welshdragon said:
Cheers for the rplies guys, this keyboard currently available £16.99 delivered, worth a purchase then?

Microsoft make great quality peripherals. The US layout is a deal breaker for me, but for others it's probably not much of an issue.

rpg · 9 Apr 2010 at 12:27

Cenuij said:
Microsoft make great quality peripherals. The US layout is a deal breaker for me, but for others it's probably not much of an issue.

Ah no, I couldn't live with a US keyboard layout either. That's disappointing, I'm going to have to look for something else now instead.

welshdragon · 9 Apr 2010 at 12:28

Anyone tried the Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard as well?

Broken Hope · 9 Apr 2010 at 12:42

Cenuij said:
Microsoft make great quality peripherals. The US layout is a deal breaker for me, but for others it's probably not much of an issue.

I doubt the UK model will have the US layout, most of the keyboards on OcUK show a US layout but that's not what you actually end up with.

shotgun · 9 Apr 2010 at 14:39

Greenlizard0 said:
Anti ghost?

It means that you can hold more than 3 keys down at once and they will all get recognized. The X4 has “Advanced anti-ghosting technology” which means you can hold up to 26 Keys down at a time. I’m not sure how you would hold down 26 keys while gaming, as the average person only has 10 fingers, feet as well maybe :confused:

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