Back in September 2008, Microsoft was hailing its BlueTrack technology as the best thing to happen to mice since the introduction of the laser.
In order to keep the public excitement topped up, it quickly followed up with news of a BlueTrack-powered gaming mouse - the SideWinder X8. Offering a tracking range of 250dpi to 4,000dpi, it offers over-the-top precision for the gamer who demands it all.
That was some five months ago, mind you, and Microsoft has this week finally gotten round to shipping the peripheral to stores worldwide. Microsoft's recommended retail price is £89.99, but it's currently going on Amazon.co.uk's Marketplace for around £70.
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Official product page: Microsoft.com