Gaming Mouse.
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So many people saying "Get this" and "get that".
What do you need the mouse for? FPS/RTS games or MMO's?
If you want a mouse for FPS/RTS then you need something with quick response time and high sensitivity. If you want for MMO get Naga.
What you are looking for in FPS/RTS is a mouse with a high dpi and 1000hz for mouse response. Don't worry for the 1000hz, every gaming mouse is set on this parameter, so no worry. The question now is dpi, pretty much the higher the better. If you have to choose between Razer DeathAdder and Razer Imperator get Imperator, it has 2000 more dpi (higher sensitivity) and also as a bonus higher acceleration.
If you want something for a MMO get yourself Razer Naga, pretty much the dominant MMO mouse.
Also, a hint, if you are getting a gaming mouse challange yourself on higher sensitivity than you are used to. Make those money well spent.
Razer Death Adder at 59.99$ - http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.224620300/categoryId.35208800
Razer Imperator at 79.99$- http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.171793100/categoryId.35208800
Razer Naga at 79.99$ - http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.169418900/categoryId.35208800
What do you need the mouse for? FPS/RTS games or MMO's?
If you want a mouse for FPS/RTS then you need something with quick response time and high sensitivity. If you want for MMO get Naga.
What you are looking for in FPS/RTS is a mouse with a high dpi and 1000hz for mouse response. Don't worry for the 1000hz, every gaming mouse is set on this parameter, so no worry. The question now is dpi, pretty much the higher the better. If you have to choose between Razer DeathAdder and Razer Imperator get Imperator, it has 2000 more dpi (higher sensitivity) and also as a bonus higher acceleration.
If you want something for a MMO get yourself Razer Naga, pretty much the dominant MMO mouse.
Also, a hint, if you are getting a gaming mouse challange yourself on higher sensitivity than you are used to. Make those money well spent.
Razer Death Adder at 59.99$ - http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.224620300/categoryId.35208800
Razer Imperator at 79.99$- http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.171793100/categoryId.35208800
Razer Naga at 79.99$ - http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.169418900/categoryId.35208800
Am I the only avid gamer who uses a basic wireless mouse+keyboard setup? I think if you're paying more than 30 bucks for the combination, you're just throwing money away. There may be some hidden advantage of having some extra awkward buttons on the sides...though I have my doubts.
Should I ready the flame shields?
Should I ready the flame shields?
Not really, many people don't understand gaming gear. The extra buttons on the mouse isn't exactly what most people are paying for, for example I am using Razer Abyssus, the mouse doesn't have any extra buttons. However the mouse is working at 3500 dpi, while normal mouses are at 800 dpi, meaning that my mouse is nearly 4x faster than the normal one. This helps a lot, you also recieve a 1000hz response time, or 1ms, way faster than a normal mouse.xXSnowyXx said:
However those stuff are only useful for multiplayer, if you don't play multi, then you are throwing money away ( although a layman can still benefit from mechanical keyboard ).
I've got pretty high standards for my gaming mouse. Logitech G9 has served exceptionally well. I guess G9x, which they're selling nowadays might be even better.lambsheep said:
Don't go wireless. "Wireless gaming mouse" is a thing that does not exist. That used to be a bit of joke I had with a friend back in the day, until they actually started marketing something with the title "wireless gaming mouse"... A proper gaming mouse has a wire. Period.
I dont like wireless mice. Got a simple wired logitech lasermouse. It never runs out of battery when i am winning.xXSnowyXx said:
No kidding, the copperhead is worse than my generic $69 logitech mouse I have on my upstairs computer, lol...JFuss said:
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A trackball eh? I never thought of using one for gaming, but that must take a lot of time to get used to.
I don't think I could make the switch after becoming so comfortable with a mouse.[/quote]
Don't confuse this Kensington mouse with other abominations:
http://www.atpm.com/11.12/trackman.shtml
http://www.mousearena.com/trackball-computer-mouse/
Kensington trackballs are the only ones worth owning. The massive ball allows you much more control.
http://nongraphical.com/2008/08/kensington-expert-mouse-70/
I don't think I could make the switch after becoming so comfortable with a mouse.[/quote]
JFuss said:oooorrrrrrr you can not be old.
Hahaha I thought you meant the old mechanical mice
I dunno about the trackballs, the learning curve seems steep.
I bet it wouldn't take that long.... imagine: Not having to move your entire arm... lifting the mouse because you've run out of space to maneuver. All the scrolling is at your fingertips.lambsheep said:
Don't confuse this Kensington mouse with other abominations:
http://www.atpm.com/11.12/trackman.shtml
http://www.mousearena.com/trackball-computer-mouse/
Kensington trackballs are the only ones worth owning. The massive ball allows you much more control.
http://nongraphical.com/2008/08/kensington-expert-mouse-70/
I don't remember where i got my mouse, but going trough the thread, i noticed some of the mouse names seemed familiar.
I looked underneath my Logitech mouse, and seems it's a MX518. And i have to say, I'm really happy having this. It's quite smooth and good for the hand.
The only problem i have is: it's getting a bit old. Or well, that, because i kinda overuse it, the wire starts to weaken a bit. But i think that's just because I've placed it on the table wrongly.
Don't really have any other experiences, but yeah. I'd recommend my mouse.
I looked underneath my Logitech mouse, and seems it's a MX518. And i have to say, I'm really happy having this. It's quite smooth and good for the hand.
The only problem i have is: it's getting a bit old. Or well, that, because i kinda overuse it, the wire starts to weaken a bit. But i think that's just because I've placed it on the table wrongly.
Don't really have any other experiences, but yeah. I'd recommend my mouse.
i am absolutely in love with the logitech g500, and if you are good, you can get a really good deal on it (got mine for 35 from ebay)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104318
although, i have been eyeing up this mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153065
the reasons i love the g500 are the adjustable sensitivity, great for trying to aim precisely, or for nimble movements with a shotgun or a tank cannon (and the range of the g500 is great, the sensitivity different between minimum and max is almost a 30x different
the other reason i like this mouse is because of the unlocked mouse wheel, now, admittedly, this doesnt have much use for gaming, but those long PDF documents are much nicer with that mouse wheel
i did find the thumb buttons useless for a good long time once i got a mouse with them (first mouse with them was that white s***ty microsoft mouse) and kept accidentally hitting them and going back a page in my browser, but it can be very nice in games with multiple weapon buttons (left hand, right hand, knife, or weapon, zoom, knife) in multiplayer, i often bind the push to talk to my thumb button
not really a big advantange, especially if the buttons are hard to press (or too easy like that microsoft mouse) but the sensitivity adjustment has proven nice in many games
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104318
although, i have been eyeing up this mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153065
i hear what your saying, but there are a few things that some mice offer above conventional micexXSnowyXx said:
the reasons i love the g500 are the adjustable sensitivity, great for trying to aim precisely, or for nimble movements with a shotgun or a tank cannon (and the range of the g500 is great, the sensitivity different between minimum and max is almost a 30x different
the other reason i like this mouse is because of the unlocked mouse wheel, now, admittedly, this doesnt have much use for gaming, but those long PDF documents are much nicer with that mouse wheel
i did find the thumb buttons useless for a good long time once i got a mouse with them (first mouse with them was that white s***ty microsoft mouse) and kept accidentally hitting them and going back a page in my browser, but it can be very nice in games with multiple weapon buttons (left hand, right hand, knife, or weapon, zoom, knife) in multiplayer, i often bind the push to talk to my thumb button
not really a big advantange, especially if the buttons are hard to press (or too easy like that microsoft mouse) but the sensitivity adjustment has proven nice in many games
I would definitely recommend the Logitech G9x. Trying to press the mouse scroll wheel button is way harder than it should be, but otherwise it's a brilliant mouse and has never failed me.
I agree- normal mouse (wireless or wired, depending on the machine I'm using) and a keyboard is plenty for me.xXSnowyXx said:
I used to hate it when my husband had his fancy gaming mouse on his PC. I used to find I was constantly clipping buttons by accident, which more often than not resulted in extreme annoyance, and that they felt uncomfortable in my hand.
And, although this probably isn't going to be important for everyone, they're also shit for gamers with long nails- all those little buttons create nasty places to snag one and take the fucker clean off.