Microsoft launching SideWinder X6 keyboard this fall?

Say, is this a Microsoft SideWinder-branded keyboard? Looks like it might just be. It looks like it'll go by the name of SideWinder X6, and feature a detachable numeric keypad, programmable keys, and "cruise control" (don't quote us, this is from a translation) which emulates a steady keypress. It'll run $80 in September -- that is, if this doesn't just turn out to be pure rumor.

[Thanks, Husar]

Update: Reader RainMotorsports points out that the side profile looks, well, unconvincing. Certainly right, especially when you ask yourself where those giant knobs went. Hey, we never said this was a sure thing!

[Apollostar Posted Jul 20th 2008 8:41AM]

I think the side view is of the numeric pad only.

[Wwhat Posted Jul 20th 2008 11:15AM]

I like the looks, at least better than the logitech G15, that's such a fugly beast that I shudder each time I see it.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 20th 2008 10:21PM]

Knob on left is FM radio dial.
Knob on right is dimmer switch for living room lights.
Seems pretty obvious.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 21st 2008 4:41AM]

The side view is of a Microsoft Wireless 7000 keyboard, I know this because I have one on my desk.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 21st 2008 7:25AM]

I'm fairly certain that profile shot is of a Microsoft Wireless Laser Keyboard 7000 from the desktop set. Typing on one now.

[TerroBash Posted Jul 22nd 2008 8:34PM]

The side-profile is of a Wireless Keyboard 7000.

I know because I picked mine up and looked at it from the side.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 25th 2008 4:18PM]

That's right, the image on the bottom (profile shot) is incorrect, and is actually a picture of the Wireless 7000 keyboard.

Correct images are included with this full review of the Sidewinder X6 keyboard:

http://gizmodo.com/5039206/gaming-on-the-death-star-microsoft-sidewinder-x6-keyboard-with-switchable-keypad-and-x5-mouse