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Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard
Fact Sheet
August 2008
What: The SideWinder X6 Keyboard is the first gaming keyboard created by
Microsoft Corp. from the ground up, and the only gaming keyboard on the
market with a switchable key pad for powerful versatility. The X6
Keyboard’s key pad does double duty, with connectors on either side of
the keyboard that allow gamers to attach it on the right or left side. Mode
switching lets gamers manually toggle the keyboard from standard mode
to either of two gaming modes, and the never-before-seen feature Cruise
Control continues an action without having to hold down any keys.
The X6 Keyboard also includes two-color adjustable backlighting,
controlled by a dial right on the keyboard to offer fine tuning of the
gaming experience.
Format: The SideWinder X6 Keyboard operates on the Windows Vista and Windows
XP operating systems and connects directly to a Universal Serial Bus (USB)
port.
Features
And Benefits: Powerful Versatility
First on a gaming keyboard! Switchable keypad can be attached to
either side of the keyboard, allowing gamers to switch between a
standard key pad and a macro pad in gaming mode.
Mode switching lets gamers manually toggle the keyboard from
standard mode to either of two gaming modes. LEDs show the selected
mode.
Automatic profile switching detects the application that is running
and applies the custom profile to the application.
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