Microsoft SideWinder X4 replacement

[Vengeful_Bunny]

Hey,

Anyone know what keyboard replaced or is replacing Microsoft SideWinder X4?

Thanks in advance.

I see there's a X6.
It's out of stock as well, any recommendations for about R500?

 

[simon]

If you can push that budget up a 100 or 2 then it would open a lot more doors for things a lot better.
I picked up my Gigabyte Aivia for 625 and have been really happy with it.

 

[weakest_link]

erm i dont think the Gigabyte Aivia has much on the x6 ... besides, a nice small gaming keyboard and ability change which side you want your macros to be on is a major plus

 

[axon1988]

Yeah the x6 is like the x4's big brother. It's a really unique keyboard. But I am happy with my x4. And I hope it'll still last me a while. I got a nice water resistant cover that I built in under the keys. There's no replacement for the x4 though and the x6 is rare. And it used to be a lot cheaper then it is right now.

 

[Isengard]

I wonder why Microsoft stopped making them, I actually wanted to get myself an x6.

 

[axon1988]

I wonder why Microsoft stopped making them, I actually wanted to get myself an x6.

Here's all the keyboards they currently sell: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/keyboards

And what they call their gaming section: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/gaming

Pathetic if you ask me.

And then their mouse selection: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/mice
Which is filled with laptop mice... such utter crap.

 

[Cranky]

they have stopped all theri peripherals .
for R 500 get a Thermaltake Challenger.

 

[axon1988]

they have stopped all theri peripherals .
for R 500 get a Thermaltake Challenger.

LIES!

They do the whole Arc range and stuff these days... but in any case the sidewinder series is laying low for the moment.

 

[Vengeful_Bunny]

Ok, gonna checkout Takealot's import sections.
Thanks guys.

 

[axon1988]

http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/5938589/Microsoft+Sidewinder+X6+Gaming+Keyboard/

Or uhm well, here you go:

http://www.takealot.com/electronics...dual-mode-keyboard-windows-xp-vista-7,4850271

I'm wanting to buy one too!

Or not it seems. I found one in the UK imports... but alas it is too expensive.