Mouse just died, need advice on what to buy

[suszterpatt]

So the X-axis of my mouse (Genius NetScroll+) just died. I don't know much about mice, and with all these options around I'm not sure what to buy.


I don't need anything fancy, 3 buttons plus a scroll wheel is plenty. I mostly game, so low latency is key. Other than that, wires don't bother me much, and with my brother using a wireless right next to my comp, I'm not sure if I'd be able to use a wireless one at all. (I tried it once, but whenever my bro moved his mouse mine ceased to function). I don't mind cleaning the rollers every now and then either. However, it should be cheap as I'm saving for other stuff.


Bottom line: what is the cheapest gaming mouse that will last me several years?

 

[Akhen]

These days any decent mouse does not come cheap
however ive found after using several diffrent mouses that the
logitech mx310 is a great overall mouse and pretty neat for gaming.

But first off even if you order it online I would recommend you drop
by your local electronics store and check out the mouses, see how the feels,
I think confort in your hands is the key.

 

[zagood]

Definitely optical. When mouse get sticky balls, mouse gets cranky.

Wired/wireless, your preference. If you have other wireless devices in the same room (don't remember which ones interfere on that band) might want to go wired.

DOH! CARSON PALMER DOWN!

-z

 

[suszterpatt]

Originally posted by: zagood
Definitely optical. When mouse get sticky balls, mouse gets cranky.

Wired/wireless, your preference. If you have other wireless devices in the same room (don't remember which ones interfere on that band) might want to go wired.

DOH! CARSON PALMER DOWN!

-z

I vaguely recall reading somewhere that optical mice have higher latency than balled... could be wrong though, am I? However, I do know that they sometimes have a hard time moving on very smooth surfaces. And like I said, I have no problem with cleaning my mouse every now and then, I've got quite the routine...


As for the MX130, I don't know if I'll need the side buttons. The 300 doen't have them, is it as good as the 310 in the more important areas?

 

[0roo0roo]

mx518/510
you can assign any keystroke to the buttons, i'm sure over time u'll find a use

 

[suszterpatt]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
mx518/510
you can assign any keystroke to the buttons, i'm sure over time u'll find a use

I'm really unwilling to throw out $50 on a mouse. Even the MX300 is a bit above what I would consider a fair price and that only costs half as much.

 

[0roo0roo]

its not 50...well the 510 no longer seems to be really sold i guess. there were sales on the thing for 20-25ish last couple months. 518 is 30 at newegg so not 50 bucks. g5-g7 are 50+ top model these days. mouse isn't wasted money, what do u use all the time after all.

 

[suszterpatt]

Well it may not be $50 there, but over here mice are ridiculously overpriced.


Though I'll gladly pay up if it means that it's going to last 3+ years.

 

[suszterpatt]

How's the Logitech S96? Nice price, and has everything I need.

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: suszterpatt
Well it may not be $50 there, but over here mice are ridiculously overpriced.


Though I'll gladly pay up if it means that it's going to last 3+ years.

O ya Logitech mice last. Family computer has a wireless mouse thats over 5 years old. Had batteries corrod inside it, and it still works to this day.