Microsoft sidewinder x6 blinking driver#
Microsoft sidewinder x6 blinking software#
Microsoft sidewinder x6 blinking Pc#

I noticed right away that the keyboard had no option to tilt, it took some adjustment to get used to the close to flat position. Living with the Sidewinder X6 for a few weeks I was able to get accustom to its ups and downs. Similar again, to what we saw with the X5, the X6 has the ability to run different custom key settings for each game or program that you run. The keyboard is setup to take advantage of three 'banks' or sets of macro's, this was a good way to change macro's for different situations or characters in game. Of course, if those 30 programmable keys are not enough there are a few more ways to gain more. When enabled this gives you access to 18 more programmable keys.

Microsoft sidewinder x6 blinking software#

From the software (and on the keyboard itself) you can enable the macro pad, which is the num pad.

I was disappointed that there wasn't a diagram showing what key you are programming like with the X5 and even with the Razer Lycosa. You can find all of the needed settings under Keyboard Properties from control panel. Just like the X5, the X6's software is integrated tightly within windows. Just like the X5 the installation went smoothly, its as simple as running the disc then plugging the keyboard in.

Microsoft sidewinder x6 blinking driver#

You will also find the driver disc included along with a manual, and product guide. Inside you may be surprised to see the num pad separate from the keyboard (unless of course you pay attention to the features on the back of the box :-P). On the back there is a picture of the keyboard with each of the special features circled along with descriptions of each. The front of the packaging does have a drawing of the keyboard with many game characters in the background, keeping with the look on other Microsoft Gaming hardware. I was disappointed that you can't see/feel the keyboard with this design like you could with the X5. Of course being a keyboard the packaging is a little bigger. The X6 is packaged in something similar to what we saw with the X5. Media keys Play/Pause, Previous Track, Next Track, and Mute. WASD gaming keys Have front-face lighting for enhanced visibility. Macros are stored on your hard drive and can be easily shared.Īutomatic 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. In-game macro record button Record any sequence of keystrokes-even standard chat messages. You can use Cruise Control with up to four keys at a time.* (* Cruise Control does not work with programmable macro keys.) LEDs show the selected mode.Ĭruise Control Use Cruise Control to continue an action without having to hold down the key or keys assigned to the action. Mode switching Manually toggle the keyboard from standard mode to either of two gaming modes. Macro keys Up to 30 programmable keys that can allow up to 90 programmable options with an assigned gaming profile. Lighting dial adjusts the brightness of the keyboard and key pad. Two-color adjustable backlighting dial Keyboard keys are red, and key pad and Macro keys are amber in Game mode. Switch between standard key pad and macro pad in gaming mode. Switchable key pad Flexible design, choose right side or left side configuration.

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Internet access required for software installation.

Microsoft sidewinder x6 blinking Pc#

Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems: Windows Vista®/Windows XP With Microsoft's experience and quality, who knows this could be the one for me. Of course I'm always excided to take a look at new keyboards, I don't think I've ever found the perfect keyboard for me. The Sidewinder X6 is the first gaming keyboard created from the ground up by Microsoft, there previous keyboard the Reclusa was a collaboration with our friends at Razer similar to what they did with the Habu mouse. Earlier this week I looked at Microsoft's Sidewinder X5 Gaming Mouse, as it turns out they make more than just mice with the Sidewinder name.