System Requirements

Packaging

The packaging for Microsoft's Sidewinder USB mouse is done in Microsoft's attractive red background and white lettering.  The carton used to package the Sidewinder is a clam-shell, paper combination, with the paper only serving to make the package square so it can be more readily displayed on a store's shelf.  Also of note is fold-out flap that conceals the most interesting parts of the mouse.

With the flap folded out of the way you can see what was being kept as a secret.  That being the storage box for the weights and replaceable feet for the mouse.  The Sidewinder comes with three set of interchangeable feet, each on have its own special design to give you three degrees of friction for your mouse.  Also include in the carton are the various weights that can be inserted into the mouse to give it the perfect feeling that most of us gamers crave when immersed in a multi-player game.

Looking at the rear of the carton you can find a wealth of information about the sidewinder located here.  We are not going to cover all of the things it say or this very well could end up being a very short review.  So as the review progresses I promise you we will cover every aspect of the Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse.