cheap but accurate mouse for gaming?

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faye

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Hi,

I'm looking for a mouse to play Battlefield 2
my friend suggests me to go with Logitech G7, ya, i know it is a very good laser mouse. but also very expensive.

Currently i am using Logitech MouseMan (Cordless optical mouse)
If i change my mouse to a laser mouse, will i get more accurate and advantage in shooting games?

Afterall, i think Logitech G7 is very expensive, any mouse that is similar to its performance but with a cheap price tag?

Thanks
 
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boyRacer

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MX518 for $30

Hell even the Microsoft Laser 6000 for $25 is ok even if it has a lower resolution.

But don't expect a miracle out of a new mouse. :)

 
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ubercaffeinated

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G5 is the corded version of the G7. If you keep an eye out you might be able to pick it up for 50. Consider it a small investment for a really nice hid. I mean you use it everyday, might as well go for something good. The MX518 is good too if you're not willing to spend a bit.
 
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faye

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I am thinking of a good mouse...
seems a corded mouse is faster than a wireless, but while wireless is more convenient.
In my case now, a corded mouse is not a problem.

I am thinking of getting the G5, G7 or the Microsoft Mouse 6000.

I see that the Microsoft Mouse 6000 is 2000dpi, are G5 and G7 with the same spec?

I need some input, thanks guys
 
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nanahachi02

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personally, i still like my old Logitech MX500. i think they can be had for less than $20 (check pricewatch). the 510 and 518 are good from everything ive read, and the 518 around $30 has shown up lately in the hot deals forum (IIRC). good luck.
 
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jitspoe

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I've heard the Optorite is good for a cheap, high-resolution mouse. I have never used one, though, so don't take my word for it. Just look for something with 1600 or higher dpi. Most of the fancy-pants options aren't necessary.
 
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Eureka

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The optorite is pretty good, although it's designed for more of an office setting rather than gaming, and is extremely light.

Norm
 
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goobernoodles

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I gotta say, you can't go wrong with the mx5-- line. Get the 518 if you think you could use the on the fly sensitivity adjustments. Good for sniping and when you switch from infantry to armor and want max sensitivity for quick turret movement.
 
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Rommels

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BELKIN F8E850-OPT, I had one for years and when I built this machine I knew instently which mosue I wanted...$17
Works fine in games (BF2 among them), nice big left and right side buttons are also something you don't see often and a feature I LOVE!!
 
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AzNPinkTuv

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im using one of those microsoft with the 4way scrolling thing for ergonomical fits and everything... it games just fine. ive personally tried using the razors and stuff but i didnt find them much better then this one personally and i like the feel of the microsoft ones.
 
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Howard

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I have an Intellimouse Explorer and it's one of the things in my setup I think about least (read: one of the most satisfactory).
 
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clickynext

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If you have some money to spare, I have only good things to say about the G7 mouse. But really, you can do well in games with lots of different mice. I used to use a standard microsoft optical mouse, super cheap, and it was just fine. The pads wore out eventually, though. Lots of people like the logitech MX500/MX510/MX518. I don't think DPI is really extremely important for gaming. Personally I use 400/600 dpi for first person shooters, and switch to 800 for desktop tasks.
 
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Cerb

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MX5xx. I now have a MX510 (MX518 can't have buttons set in Windows 2000), and while it isn't perfect by any means (I have a thread here about wanting a small mouse), the tracking (it has yet to miss movement or be jumpy) and precision are immensely helpful. Actual per-pixel precision without a trackball! My 6 year old Trackball Explorer is now retired.

Personally I use 400/600 dpi for first person shooters, and switch to 800 for desktop tasks.
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Why change the DPI, though? Why not just change the sensitivity in the program, or in Windows? Then you can have your cake and eat it too. Generally, with lower sensitivity in games, you get smaller movements registering. Changing the DPI as a means of swapping from normal to sniper mode, FI, is cool, as would be changing it for precision graphics or sound work. But in general, why not have it as high as it can successfully track?

FYI, I'm at about 1" (looks exactly like 1", but the cable is about 1/8", so it could be off by as much as half of that) from one side of my screen to the other, making a minimum DPI needed for single-pixel movement around 1100 DPI ((1080 DPI for 15/16", 1224 DPI for 17/16").
 
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clickynext

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Originally posted by: Cerb
MX5xx. I now have a MX510 (MX518 can't have buttons set in Windows 2000), and while it isn't perfect by any means (I have a thread here about wanting a small mouse), the tracking (it has yet to miss movement or be jumpy) and precision are immensely helpful. Actual per-pixel precision without a trackball! My 6 year old Trackball Explorer is now retired.

Personally I use 400/600 dpi for first person shooters, and switch to 800 for desktop tasks.
Click to expand...
Why change the DPI, though? Why not just change the sensitivity in the program, or in Windows? Then you can have your cake and eat it too. Generally, with lower sensitivity in games, you get smaller movements registering. Changing the DPI as a means of swapping from normal to sniper mode, FI, is cool, as would be changing it for precision graphics or sound work. But in general, why not have it as high as it can successfully track?

FYI, I'm at about 1" (looks exactly like 1", but the cable is about 1/8", so it could be off by as much as half of that) from one side of my screen to the other, making a minimum DPI needed for single-pixel movement around 1100 DPI ((1080 DPI for 15/16", 1224 DPI for 17/16").
Click to expand...

It's just all personal preference. I can't aim if the sensitivity is high because crosshair moves way too much for what I'm used to. I've tried changing sensitivity in game but it doesn't seem quite right. Maybe I just never found the right one.
 
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Cerb

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Maybe. I typically spend time on easy in any game I get to get the controls just right. Also, do you have acceleration enabled? I find I can't use high sensitivity mice with acceleration in use.
 
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imported_Skold

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I like the Logitech MX310. It's not as big as the 500 series and I don't like big mice. It's cheap too...under $25 for sure
 
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