Microsoft's SideWinder X8 Mouse is currently available on store shelves this week and offers a new tracking engine with Microsoft BlueTrack Technology and wireless freedom built for lag-free play.

The newest mouse to join the SideWinder line, the SideWinder X8 offers the best frame rate, speed and acceleration on the market and a tracking range from 250 dots per inch (dpi) to 4,000 dpi.



The SideWinder X8 Mouse joins the Microsoft Explorer Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse as the first mice to use BlueTrack Technology ? a technology that works on virtually any surface, according to Microsoft. Microsoft's BlueTrack Technology for gaming offers an image processing of 13,000 frames per second, 75g maximum acceleration and 120 inches per second maximum speed.

The mouse is also offering 2.4GHz wireless connectivity for lag-free play as well as up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge.

The SideWinder X8 Mouse is available this week for an estimated retail price of $99.95 (U.S.)