I may be on the wrong thread. I can't find any other one.
I am looking for a new gaming mouse.
This was the best I could find. Is there anything that outperforms this? I love the shape, the specs look like they outperform most other mice, and the button count and position are very nice.
Is there anything I am missing or a mouse that is better. My concern is that its wireless and that it will lose some quality there. Would a mouse with golden plated USB be better in a significant way? Questions like that...
Thank you for anyone who obliges. I recently got a fairly powerful PC and I am still learning.
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The PC (Personal Computer) is a highly configurable and upgradable gaming platform that, among home systems, sports the widest variety of control methods, largest library of games, and cutting edge graphics and sound capabilities.
So I need a gaming mouse.
Look into Razer, fantastic make of PC gaming peripherals. I have been using a deathadder since 2007. Logitech also make some fantastic gaming mice
Which one? I think you forgot to add a link.
And no. I don't know of any benefit of having a golden plated USB mouse. Sounds like a gimmick to me.
You really don't need a gaming mouse. Unless your looking to waste some money, in which case you definitely need one.
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mice/razer-mamba
Yes I have had my eye on the razer mamba, but its wireless... is that good?
And it seems a little pricey.
I use a Razer DeathAdder myself... Qreat quality for sucha low price - check it out if you're looking for something sub $60, otherwise there are definitely better ones out there.
Steelseries makes very good mice. Many of their mice are priced very reasonably too. I'll buy the kinzu or the xai as my next gaming mouse. Also, my current mouse is the Logitech G9. It's okay, and the tracking is defiantly quite good. I have fairly large hands though, so I would prefer something a bit larger, particularly beneath the palm. Really, there is no right answer to your question. Go to a store that sells gaming mice, if you can, and try to get your hands on as many mice as possible, to see what shape you prefer.
Here are a couple of articles comparing mice:
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/gaming-mouse-performance,review-1472.html
http://gizmodo.com/387766/razer-vs-steelseries-pc-gaming-gear-battlemodo-which-one-made-me-a-better-gamer
Good luck!
I am not exactly a CPU expert, why is the resolution 200 - 5700dpi? (Shouldn't it be a constant 5700)
Also it mentions 10 buttons, i see 9, does it have any on the right?
Thanks for the suggestion.
- 5600DPI Razer Precision™ 3.5G Laser sensor (the 3.5 laser is important, does the logitech have it?)
- 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms response rate
- Up to 200 inches per second*/ 50g acceleration
- Approximate size: 128mm x 70mm x 42.5mm
Didn't see any of these specs for the logitech 3500, although I am sure it has most of it. Yes the DPI is lower on the mamba, but there are other things I bolded that I couldnt find on the logitech
I got a Logitech G500 as well. It's very good in Quake Live. 5700 DPI, 1ms report rate. That button behind the scroll wheel toggles hyper scrolling which lets the scroll wheel spin freely, with bearings or something because it can spin for a long time with one flick. It has a good feel, better than the G5 in my opinion because it dips inward more for your thumb making it even more comfortable, but other than that they feel the same. And just like the G5, it also lets you change how much the mouse weighs with a tray and some weights that go in the mouse.
up to 165 inches(4.19 m)/second* / 30G - g500 and g9x
150 inches/s / 30G - steel series xai
I don't know if its important or not. the g9x would be really great if it wasn't so small. the mamba has wireless for $50 more which is useless.
I use a shitty 3-button Microsoft optical, and have no problems with it. I don't really understand the benefit of an expensive gaming mouse. Are they mainly for super-twitch based shooting or what?
Your right after looking at it. It has on the fly sensitivity adjustment (is that the same as DPI on the fly adjustment), its basically the same mouse but it supports Windows 7 and is much cheaper. The wireless Mamba is cool but for a much lower price and some slight advantages that the Imperator has.
SO basically for me its up to the the Razer Imperator and the Logitech G500. (The G9 looks nice but it lacks the button count that the G500 has; the Razer Imperator superior in software and specs). So basically it comes down to performance vs design.
Also thanks for dealing with my OCD nature to get the best price/performance. You guys have been helpful.
" I use a shitty 3-button Microsoft optical, and have no problems with it. I don't really understand the benefit of an expensive gaming mouse. Are they mainly for super-twitch based shooting or what? "I am wondering this too, I have only used the mouse that came with my PC and I fare pretty well when playing my games.
Keep in mind that they make mice for different purposes.
If you are into RPGs and RTSes, this a pretty good mouse for that.
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mice/razer-naga/
@FrankCanada97 said:
" @emkeighcameron said:" I use a shitty 3-button Microsoft optical, and have no problems with it. I don't really understand the benefit of an expensive gaming mouse. Are they mainly for super-twitch based shooting or what? "I am wondering this too, I have only used the mouse that came with my PC and I fare pretty well when playing my games. "
It is for the pickier people. I can play any game with a standard mouse but it is a nicer experience to have a better mouse.
Paying 80 dollars for a gaming mouse is pure stupidity. I recently looked into this myself (bought a new mouse last week when my MX518 finally died).
I'll break it down for you:
-You do not need 4000 dpi. That's ludicrous, and you are fooling yourself if you think you can tell the difference at that point.
-Gold plated USB connectors are not necessary, although I believe my MX518 might have lasted longer if it had one.
-Wireless is only going to cause latency if you had multiple controllers/devices connected to the same receiver, which isn't likely the case with a mouse unless it's Bluetooth.
MX518: Cheap as hell, claw grip, quite comfortable, fairly low DPI by todays standards (but still totally fine for games- I used it recently in a Quake tournament and placed well against players with better mice).
G5/G500/G9: More expensive, upgraded versions of the MX518. Includes weights, which can be nice, although you aren't going to be switching out weights regularly- most people stick with 1 preferred weight. Buy this if you REALLY prefer claw grip/the shape of these mice, and can pay the premium for the extra perks.
Razer Lachesis- Not recommended. Quite expensive, too light for my taste, and the huge right side buttons get in the way. Only get this if you really need ambidextrous AND better DPI, etc than the Copperhead can offer, and are REALLY into the palm grip (this mouse is FLAT).
Razer Deathadder- Closer to the MX518, nice right-handed, and the 3800 DPI photo-sensor is excellent. My personal pick. It's also only 40 bucks (on Amazon). The newest iteration competes very well.
Imperator- Extra-claw-grippy. Expensive.
Mamba- Only get if you really need wireless- all the other features can be found elsewhere for cheaper (G9, etc)
USB is USB. Ignore the gimmicky bullshit.
Wireless is fine. Why wouldn't it be? There is no benefit to a wired mouse. There might have been back in the late 90s, when the wireless technology used for peripherals was a little less reliable and there was potential for some input lag - but that is no longer the case and hasn't been the case for most of the last decade.
Razer is good and more or less reasonably priced - but there's nothing particularly amazing about them over other mice. Logitech optical or laser wireless mice are great. Razer are great. Microsoft even makes some great mice. Don't get too wrapped up in "it's infinity billion DPI!" or "it has moveable weights that you can adjust to change the balance of your mouse!" or any other bullshit. More important than anything else, make sure it feels good in your hand.
Again thanks for the informative advice. As the link shows I'm going with the Logitech G500. I just do not know what the difference is from #1 and #3 on that amazon list. Anyone know?
" I have a Logitech G9. It's nifty. It works. "what he said.
I use a Logitech MX Revolution myself and would happily recommend it but some people are put off by it's wirelessnessnessnesnensssessSNES.
" http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Gaming+Mouse+G500&x=15&y=26 Again thanks for the informative advice. As the link shows I'm going with the Logitech G500. I just do not know what the difference is from #1 and #3 on that amazon list. Anyone know? "Mystifies me why you would pay 15 bucks more (over a Deathadder) for a G500. To each his own I guess.
I've really been satisfied with my Logitech MX 518 for five years. It's still top quality and the only worn things are the footpads and the logo where my hand goes. I've been considering buying a Razer, but decide not to because what I really need is a shitty wireless mouse so I don't have to string a USB cable across the room when I watch Hulu from bed. The MX 518 is relaly cheap now, and was totally worth the $70 I paid when it was new. At $25 or $30 today it is a steal.
edit: on 1600 dpi being maxium: shitty. I could totally go for 3200 dpi after this long using 1600. But for most non hardcore gaming mouse users, 1600 will be more than plenty. Buttons and DPI are what make me think I want a Razer.
Are there many with the thumb buttons arranged in a cross pattern like face buttons on a controller? Or god forbid include an analog nub (like old laptops used instead of a touchpad) under the thumb? Aside from changeable DPI and weights and shit, mice haven't gone anywhere in a long time.
How about non microsoft mice with a similar scroll wheel as the explorers?
" @demontium said:Button count, slider for the dpi adjustment. The Razer has slightly better specs, but not enough to ignore more buttons that I definitely will use. I play all sorts of games too." http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Gaming+Mouse+G500&x=15&y=26 Again thanks for the informative advice. As the link shows I'm going with the Logitech G500. I just do not know what the difference is from #1 and #3 on that amazon list. Anyone know? "Mystifies me why you would pay 15 bucks more (over a Deathadder) for a G500. To each his own I guess. "
Unless I am missing something, enlighten me. I am not here to play favorites just trying to find the best mouse.
Anyone know the difference between those two Mice on amazon. They are both Logitech G500 but one is more expensive; is it any different?
" @torus said:I've been playing shooters competitively for quite a while. The slider is a gimmick, especially since the Deathadder uses software sensitivity adjustment (you hold one of the buttons down and scroll, at it changes your sens to a high degree of granularity). Simply put, the Deathadder is more comfortable in my view, and the button press action is much nicer. I suppose if you really need two extra buttons, then yes, get the G500, but I don't think it's that big a deal. I also love the scroll wheel on my Razer much more than the one on my Logitech." @demontium said:Button count, slider for the dpi adjustment. The Razer has slightly better specs, but not enough to ignore more buttons that I definitely will use. I play all sorts of games too. Unless I am missing something, enlighten me. I am not here to play favorites just trying to find the best mouse. Anyone know the difference between those two Mice on amazon. They are both Logitech G500 but one is more expensive; is it any different? "" http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Gaming+Mouse+G500&x=15&y=26 Again thanks for the informative advice. As the link shows I'm going with the Logitech G500. I just do not know what the difference is from #1 and #3 on that amazon list. Anyone know? "Mystifies me why you would pay 15 bucks more (over a Deathadder) for a G500. To each his own I guess. "
There is no difference between the two on the Amazon page as far as I can tell, it's just been listed twice.
Just get a Logitech G5. It's not too expensive, and it still is one of the best available in the market.
They are both click to click scrolling right?" @demontium said:
" @torus said:I've been playing shooters competitively for quite a while. The slider is a gimmick, especially since the Deathadder uses software sensitivity adjustment (you hold one of the buttons down and scroll, at it changes your sens to a high degree of granularity). Simply put, the Deathadder is more comfortable in my view, and the button press action is much nicer. I suppose if you really need two extra buttons, then yes, get the G500, but I don't think it's that big a deal. I also love the scroll wheel on my Razer much more than the one on my Logitech. There is no difference between the two on the Amazon page as far as I can tell, it's just been listed twice. "" @demontium said:Button count, slider for the dpi adjustment. The Razer has slightly better specs, but not enough to ignore more buttons that I definitely will use. I play all sorts of games too. Unless I am missing something, enlighten me. I am not here to play favorites just trying to find the best mouse. Anyone know the difference between those two Mice on amazon. They are both Logitech G500 but one is more expensive; is it any different? "" http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Gaming+Mouse+G500&x=15&y=26 Again thanks for the informative advice. As the link shows I'm going with the Logitech G500. I just do not know what the difference is from #1 and #3 on that amazon list. Anyone know? "Mystifies me why you would pay 15 bucks more (over a Deathadder) for a G500. To each his own I guess. "
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