What is the must have gaming mouse these days?

[guidedbyechoes]

I'd like to preface this with the fact I'm not really into mmorpgs. I'm looking for a nice corded optical. Mostly I just hear about razor products. Saw this one http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Precisi..._2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1369695833&sr=1-2 and wondered if it's worth it or should I just get a death adder.

 

[BrightCandle]

Ignore the flashy mice. You want something that has a flawless sensor. The Deathadder is one such mouse and if you like those go with it. There are about 10 good mice out there, all for various hand sizes and grips.

 

[TidusZ]

I've used quite a few high end mice and still prefer G9x which is a high end mouse that is pretty old and out of production now. The deathadder is a large mouse which is good for resting your whole hand on and moving the mouse with your wrist/elbow. The best mouse has less to do with the hardware and more to do with the shape and button placement imo. I mostly move the mouse with my fingers and g9x is perfect for me.

 

[adairusmc]

I just went from a g9x that was failing to the new G700s, and I wont look back. Can be used cordless or corded.

 

[dma0991]

I wouldn't go near a mouse with rubber coating on the surface. They either peel or turn into a gummy, sticky surface after some time. I scrubbed off the rubber coating on my Logitech MX518 as it became gummy and sticky, but the mouse itself is a tank.

If I had to replace my MX518(if that ever happens), it'll be either Logitech's G series or Steelseries. Something with a matte/textured plastic surface would be nice.

 

[cbk]

I would recomend the G500 from Logitech, it just works. Nothing you don't really need, it has a few macro buttons, some used for changing the DPI. The G500 has praise all over the internet. Go read a few reviews and see if you like it.

 

[guidedbyechoes]

The g500 series seems perfect. This is my first time getting a mouse with more than 4 buttons so getting a one that fits in my hand is probably better that one that my hand rests on.

 

[wasabiman123]

I just went from a g9x that was failing to the new G700s, and I wont look back. Can be used cordless or corded.

Care to elaborate I'm in a similar situation with my g9x, been eyeing the G700s, can't have too many macro keys! :whiste:

 

[adairusmc]

Care to elaborate I'm in a similar situation with my g9x, been eyeing the G700s, can't have too many macro keys! :whiste:

I love the feel of it, and the sensor is much more sensitive. Also the clutch for the mouse wheel is right up by the wheel instead of on the bottom of the mouse like it is on the G9x, so I can change between the free spinning wheel to the click wheel with less effort. The wireless works great too, I don't see any difference running it wired vs wireless - and usually I can tell with a wireless mouse. I have the sensor really close though - it is in one of the USB ports on the G19s keyboard that I use with it, and the cable for the mouse comes off of the other USB port on the keyboard.

 

[Ben90]

I love the feel of it, and the sensor is much more sensitive.

You must be a god among men to need more than 5700DPI.

 

[BrightCandle]

Please choose your mouse based on the number of buttons or those that look good. Mice that actually work without adjusting your movements at realistic DPI(300-800) is what everyone should be getting. The only mouse Logitech sells that has a sensor that works as its meant to is the g400, everything else has flaws and typically its acceleration and angle snapping.

 

[vbuggy]

That's really old school thinking. But a sizeable portion of the new gaming mice that seem to be getting traction based on their looks (RAT, I'm especially looking at you) have crappy sensors, poor balance and badly weighted switches.

But personally I think the fit is the most important thing. I don't mind the G9x as a mouse in functional terms, but it gives me long-term finger joint ache. And this is something you can only decide. The adjustable mice are for the most part smoke and mirrors, it's important to get a mouse with a basic shape that suits you.

The G700's not a bad default to start off with IMO, and it's about as universally unoffensive a shape as I've come across in terms of fit.

 

[Tattoedsailor]

My biggest gripe with G700 was the battery life. Other than that its great mouse. G400s gets my vote. I like it much better then 2013 Deathadder. Better software dedicated DPI switch. Which comes in real handy in BF3.

 

[Ben90]

That's really old school thinking. But a sizeable portion of the new gaming mice that seem to be getting traction based on their looks (RAT, I'm especially looking at you) have crappy sensors, poor balance and badly weighted switches.

It's probably the same market as the case side window. I'm not knocking it, but those that want to show off l33t gear might not be satisfied using the same plain mouse their grandma uses, even if the internals are much better suited for their needs.

The "flashy" market is no joke, take a look at how many people swear on their G15 keyboard. The margins are absolutely insane, add $5 for a LCD and NKRO on a $2 keyboard and mark it up 2000%.

 

[vbuggy]

My biggest gripe with G700 was the battery life.

That came as a byproduct from the fact that it's the only worthwhile wireless mouse in terms of response. I know they've tweaked stuff in the updated model but I don't know to what level.

 

[vbuggy]

It's probably the same market as the case side window. I'm not knocking it, but those that want to show off l33t gear might not be satisfied using the same plain mouse their grandma uses, even if the internals are much better suited for their needs.

The "flashy" market is no joke, take a look at how many people swear on their G15 keyboard. The margins are absolutely insane, add $5 for a LCD and NKRO on a $2 keyboard and mark it up 2000%.

It's not that simple, though most better-off-with-Apple-know-it-all-simpletons on the web reduce it down to this - anything is cheap to mass produce when looked at purely a per-unit basis without any other considerations once you approach a certain level. You need margins to sustain niche products.

 

[XiandreX]

The g500 series seems perfect. This is my first time getting a mouse with more than 4 buttons so getting a one that fits in my hand is probably better that one that my hand rests on.

G500 does it for me.. haven't had a better overall mouse in my entire life.

 

[cbk]

I would recomend the G500 from Logitech, it just works. Nothing you don't really need, it has a few macro buttons, some used for changing the DPI. The G500 has praise all over the internet. Go read a few reviews and see if you like it.

Sorry, realized that you want a optical mouse, go for the G400, the only problem is that it lacks macros.

 

[Throckmorton]

The g500 series seems perfect. This is my first time getting a mouse with more than 4 buttons so getting a one that fits in my hand is probably better that one that my hand rests on.

The G500 is a mouse that you hold with your palm and move your whole arm. The G9x is a small mouse that you use your fingertips to move.

 

[Throckmorton]

Please choose your mouse based on the number of buttons or those that look good. Mice that actually work without adjusting your movements at realistic DPI(300-800) is what everyone should be getting. The only mouse Logitech sells that has a sensor that works as its meant to is the g400, everything else has flaws and typically its acceleration and angle snapping.

I use my G9 at max DPI most of the time. I only ever turn it down for certain photo editing tasks.

 

[Ben90]

Sorry, realized that you want a optical mouse, go for the G400, the only problem is that it lacks macros.

Dedicated macro buttons are completely overrated. For instance I made a macro that played Diablo III and made $1600 in a month split between three friends. I wasn't really stressing that I had to press Capslock+1 instead of Mouse6.

I can think of exactly one situation that pressing one of the ~40 easily-accessible-with-one-hand keys on the keyboard instead of a mouse button can be a problem; and, I don't think too many people concerned about getting good at video games needs hardware DPI switching on the fly.

If you run out of keys on your keyboard, there are a mathematically infinite number of modifiers you can add.

 

[SMOGZINN]

Dedicated macro buttons are completely overrated. For instance I made a macro that played Diablo III and made $1600 in a month split between three friends. I wasn't really stressing that I had to press Capslock+1 instead of Mouse6.

I can think of exactly one situation that pressing one of the ~40 easily-accessible-with-one-hand keys on the keyboard instead of a mouse button can be a problem; and, I don't think too many people concerned about getting good at video games needs hardware DPI switching on the fly.

If you run out of keys on your keyboard, there are a mathematically infinite number of modifiers you can add.

So you are saying that you are good at a game that needs 3 buttons, so you don't think anyone else needs more then 3 buttons?
My left hand is busy on the AWSD buttons and if I move my hand to hit CTRL+1 or what ever I'm sitting still during that action. If I'm sitting still, I'm much more likely to die. All the while I have 3 fingers on my right hand that are not doing much.

 

[bononos]

Yeah it would be great to have a g400 with more buttons at the side of the index finger.

The 3 button design on the side of the g500 is bad.

 

[cbk]

I don't care what mouse you buy, in the end it's your decision. Just be warned that every Razer mouse owner will agree that Razer's Synapse 2.0 software sucks, Razer's mice are great, but the software could make or break the sale of a Razer mouse vs. another brand. IMO the software turns me to Logitech or another company.

 

[cbk]

Dedicated macro buttons are completely overrated. For instance I made a macro that played Diablo III and made $1600 in a month split between three friends. I wasn't really stressing that I had to press Capslock+1 instead of Mouse6.

I can think of exactly one situation that pressing one of the ~40 easily-accessible-with-one-hand keys on the keyboard instead of a mouse button can be a problem; and, I don't think too many people concerned about getting good at video games needs hardware DPI switching on the fly.

If you run out of keys on your keyboard, there are a mathematically infinite number of modifiers you can add.

I am not a person who needs the amount of buttons on a Naga to play a game, I mostly use macros to surf the web, I use the up and down buttons on my mouse to go back and forward while surfing the internet! I think a few macros are nice on a mouse. You have said nothing to support your answer that macros are bad, from my understanding, you said that a macro made you money, then you said that it wasn't a problem using the keyboard for doing something wasn't a problem! Most people like switching their DPI on the fly. Finally, you are right, you can have as many buttons as you desire on your PC.