Not really I have a Razer Mouse and Razer Headset, used to have a G15, but it broke. All the neat stuff is on the INSIDE of my computer.
PC gamers, do you use any gaming specific gear?
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I've got a Microsoft PS/2 keyboard from a few years back, some generic 5 button USB mouse, a TF2 mouse pad, and a 1080p monitor. Which doesn't make much sense for PC gaming considering I have an HD 5770, but...damn, Xbox 360 and PS3 look great on it!
Yep. I don't see the need to spend a ridiculous amount of money on "gaming" peripherals, when I've been using standard ones to play PC games for as long as I've had a PC. And I've done just fine with them.
Yep. I don't see the need to spend a ridiculous amount of money on "gaming" peripherals, when I've been using standard ones to play PC games for as long as I've had a PC. And I've done just fine with them.
I love my Razer Lycosa keyboard and Razer Orochi mouse. Used to have a Razer trifecta of sorts (with their Carcharias headset), but the mid-line controller shorted out on me, so I went with a Corsair HS1; didn't even know they made headsets before researching, but now I don't feel the need to go with any other brand.
The only optional thing I've bought that is geared toward gaming is my Sharkoon X-tatic SR Gaming Headset.
I guess I can count the Ion Drum Rocker for Rock Band, but it does occasionally get used as an actual electronic drumset.
I guess I can count the Ion Drum Rocker for Rock Band, but it does occasionally get used as an actual electronic drumset.
What I use:
Razer Naga
Razer Goliathus mousepad
Logitech G110
I have some speakers that should be on my doorstep soon, hopefully before noon EST. And none of the stuff I have gives me an edge. In fact, the Naga mouse I use actually makes me perform worse in MMO's, since I'm so conditioned to clicking skills, and pressing down on a button on a mouse to use a skill feels alien to me, and I quickly revert.
Razer Naga
Razer Goliathus mousepad
Logitech G110
I have some speakers that should be on my doorstep soon, hopefully before noon EST. And none of the stuff I have gives me an edge. In fact, the Naga mouse I use actually makes me perform worse in MMO's, since I'm so conditioned to clicking skills, and pressing down on a button on a mouse to use a skill feels alien to me, and I quickly revert.
Alienware Aurora R3
Aleinware TactX mouse and keyboard
Logitech Dual Action controller
Logitech headset
Logitech 5-set Speaker system
Recently just got the Alienware hardware, and it is great, still have to install and test out more games, though. I only have 2 installed at the moment.
Aleinware TactX mouse and keyboard
Logitech Dual Action controller
Logitech headset
Logitech 5-set Speaker system
Recently just got the Alienware hardware, and it is great, still have to install and test out more games, though. I only have 2 installed at the moment.
I would say that the thing thats given me the best "edge" while playing a game was my Saitek Cyborg Mouse (the one with a motor in it) purely for the thumb button on that little ledge. Very handy for twitch stabs in BC2, plus the hat is really handy for reloading, calling out, bringing up the map etc. Unfortunatly its started to die in the worse way (left click is intermittant) so looking forward to the new corsair m90 I have on order, looks nice and has a decent mouse config.
Keyboard wise I have had my G11 for years and have been given two other keyboards since (a wolf king but I didnt see the point in the circular "gamer" section, and the starcraft 2 steelseries zboard which I hated and the micro keys are pointless and there is effectivly two spacebars split in the middle) which just feels "right" if that died I would prob stick with the g15 or g19 is I was feeling fancy, although I do much prefer the G15 v1 to the v2
Keyboard wise I have had my G11 for years and have been given two other keyboards since (a wolf king but I didnt see the point in the circular "gamer" section, and the starcraft 2 steelseries zboard which I hated and the micro keys are pointless and there is effectivly two spacebars split in the middle) which just feels "right" if that died I would prob stick with the g15 or g19 is I was feeling fancy, although I do much prefer the G15 v1 to the v2
this is most definitely a gaming mouse, you can tell because it has so many buttons
and i use it to pwn noobs in tf2 like all the time seriously
Actually no, it IS the mouse I use for gaming and it is the coolest thing on this side of Jupiter (aside from my Nathan Fillion-shaped keyboard). But I do have a 5.1 headset that comes in handy when I play BF: BC2.
Logitech G5 Laser gaming mouse and G11 Keyboard.
Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar joystick & throtle plus Saitek Pro Rudder pedals. (I do a lot of flight sim/space sim dog fighting)
Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar joystick & throtle plus Saitek Pro Rudder pedals. (I do a lot of flight sim/space sim dog fighting)
ASUS G73J Laptop and a Logitech G5 mouse. The reason I use the G5 is mostly because I love the shape of it (I have been using solely Logitech mice in the same shape since their first wireless optical came out, lik 10 years ago) and the coarse texture.
I use a mouse with 18 buttons, two switches and a nice thin plastic mousemat
But the advantage of it's damn near completely negated by my POS emergency replacement keyboard which has enormous keys, all in one blob so i can't tell if i'm pressing 1 or F1 in the dark
But the advantage of it's damn near completely negated by my POS emergency replacement keyboard which has enormous keys, all in one blob so i can't tell if i'm pressing 1 or F1 in the dark
For RTSes or shooters, no. I use a plain ol' two-button+wheel corded optical mouse and a fairly normal keyboard I've had for over 5 years...
For flight sims, I have a ten-year-old joystick, and for racing I have a fairly expensive steering wheel/pedal setup.
For flight sims, I have a ten-year-old joystick, and for racing I have a fairly expensive steering wheel/pedal setup.
I have the same mouse as the OP. Although, I do like it and don't regret the purchase, I see no reason to get another gaming mouse when this one eventually dies. I'll never be a pro gamer, what do I need greater mouse precision for? It's looks cool and I can control my music player from any program, but not really worth the premium price (though this one is a deal compared to Razer and other gaming brands). Next time, I'll probably get a cheap mouse, but one that has at least one extra button, because binding my push to talk key to my mouse is great.
Aside from that, I have a pair of Razer Carcharias Headphones. They sound good and NEVER become uncomfortable (other than overly warm harms once in awhile) no matter how long I wear them. They have two significant flaws and one fatal. There's a remote built into the cord, which does nothing all that useful except degrade the quality of the line and the mic isn't anything special. It's fatal flaw is that it leaks sound like no other. I have to turn my game volume way down so the mic doesn't pick up my sound and annoy the crap out of everyone on vent. Razer never published my review of them on their site, even if I did give them 4 out of 5 stars.
My keyboard is a cheap one, but reliable. That's about it I think. Oh, wait enraptured reader! I also have a F310 Logitech gamepad and a Tatsunoko vs Capcom fightstick (along with a Wii to USB adapter). Also, some really old wireless Logitech gamepad.
Aside from that, I have a pair of Razer Carcharias Headphones. They sound good and NEVER become uncomfortable (other than overly warm harms once in awhile) no matter how long I wear them. They have two significant flaws and one fatal. There's a remote built into the cord, which does nothing all that useful except degrade the quality of the line and the mic isn't anything special. It's fatal flaw is that it leaks sound like no other. I have to turn my game volume way down so the mic doesn't pick up my sound and annoy the crap out of everyone on vent. Razer never published my review of them on their site, even if I did give them 4 out of 5 stars.
My keyboard is a cheap one, but reliable. That's about it I think. Oh, wait enraptured reader! I also have a F310 Logitech gamepad and a Tatsunoko vs Capcom fightstick (along with a Wii to USB adapter). Also, some really old wireless Logitech gamepad.
A Razer Abyssus gaming mouse and Razer BlackWidow mechanical keyboard; the sleekest possible things to have on your desk.
I accually use a very old style keyboard, I've had for like 10 years. It's very basic. I like it that way. I don't know why, but i just don't like alot of the newer keyboards. Maybe it's my big hands, but when i used one of new keepboard they sent me with my new PC a few years back, i keep accdently hitting the stupid "sleep" mode button that was WAY to close to my tab key, which i use ALOT in many different games. So i ditched it and got a keyboard with no extra keys.
My mouse, is a gaming mouse, i forget the name, with a few extra buttons on the side. I think it's got a total of... 4 extra, 2 each side, all programable. I've really gotten used to having afew extra commands binded to my mouse, i doubt i would want to game without them at this point. And i've got some decent gaming headphones, for better sound.
My mouse, is a gaming mouse, i forget the name, with a few extra buttons on the side. I think it's got a total of... 4 extra, 2 each side, all programable. I've really gotten used to having afew extra commands binded to my mouse, i doubt i would want to game without them at this point. And i've got some decent gaming headphones, for better sound.
I always use gaming mice. I wont use one unless it has side buttons.
Also, since I play shooters witht he arrow keys, I go out of my way to find special keyboards that have the "delete", "end", and "page down" keys directly above the arrow keys instead of slightly spaced. This is actually the main reason why I haven't gotten into gaming keyboards yet. They all assume you're using WASD.
Also, since I play shooters witht he arrow keys, I go out of my way to find special keyboards that have the "delete", "end", and "page down" keys directly above the arrow keys instead of slightly spaced. This is actually the main reason why I haven't gotten into gaming keyboards yet. They all assume you're using WASD.
I have a gaming mouse, keyboard and a 360 controller dongle. The weird thing is I use them for less gaming related things now. The gaming keyboard's backlit keys are probably it's most useful function so I can write in the dark, the 360 controller is set up as a media control so I can cosy up in bed and watch stuff, and I personally don't know how people survive without the speed and precision of a gaming mouse in everything they do.
