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Wednesday August 20, 2008
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In addition to the new SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse, Microsoft announced the SideWinder X6 Keyboard today; the company says it's the only gaming keyboard on the market with a switchable key pad.
The X6 Keyboard lets you attach its keypad on either the right or left side. And "mode switching" lets users switch the keyboard from standard mode to two different gaming modes, in which the Windows key is deactivated and the keypad becomes a fully programmable Macro pad (settings can all be stored). The X6 Keyboard features two-color adjustable backlighting as well.
Selling for for $79.95, the SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard will be available this October--perfect timing for what should be a good holiday season for PC gamers.
Posted By:
Chris Gampat
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August 21, 2008 6:33 PM
Hmm - switching off the Windows key is already available on my much-beloved Logitech G15, but I do like the detachable keypad; although I'd probably just attach it on the right side like normal and forget about it.
I do dig the two-toned back-lighting though! That's pretty slick! :D I kinda wonder what those two big circles in the upper right of the keyboard are for though....