Do any of you have one? If so which one? I just use the mouse that came with my pre assembled pc, But I seem to do alright with it. What do you look for in a gaming mouse? whats brands are respectable?

I use a Razer Copperhead. It's great.

I took a look on ebay and found a razer diamondback or head or something for 20 dollars used. yay or nay?

i never understood the reason or purpose of buying a mouse that's specially made just for gaming. seems like a waste of money to me.

is a gaming mouse going to make you pwn n00bs that much harder? is it? really?

Well, I can say from experience (and tragically having to down-grade due to an over-emotional woman of a brother), that the switch from optical to laser isn't that noticable... but laser to optical after you get used to the laser mouse it feels like you're down-grading from optical to a ball-mouse.

It really is that much more precise and easy to move around. Especially if you get one of those artistic-mice that has two laser in it and you can get exact movements out of it.

Don't get me wrong, I'll whoop anyones ass with an optical, laser, dual laser, or a fucking quantum mouse capable of microscopic movements... i don't care, its not the tool... its how you use it.

the differences i've noticed between laser and optical mice are barely noticeable in my opinion, but meh. i guess i could understand that.

i've seen some pretty weird shit as far as gaming mice go. "professional" gaming mice with things like weights you can add for extra balance, craploads of buttons, extra lasers, and even a ball replacing the scrolling wheel. some of them look pretty badass with lights and stuff but i don't rly see the need for all that extra stuff unless you're playing in tournaments for shitloads of cash.

me, i guess i just like my setup to be as simple as possible when i'm playing games.

is a gaming mouse going to make you pwn n00bs that much harder? is it? really?
For 20 buck I guess I'll find out.

I've got a Logitech G9.

Love it.

Like.

Srsly.

Anyway, I find it to be a really nice mouse, the changeable grip is nice and the 'rougher' one suits RTSs better in my experience. Set it with a ballanced 16grams of weight right now and the DPI settings are great for playing as marksman on Insurgency.

$100! Is that like the 133test mouse out?

Totally agreed, the lights and useless non-mouse components are bullshit... but customizeability is cool... I've often wondered why they don't put a (clickable) ball where the wheel is.

But I guess if you really like gaming, like J.P. from Grandma's boy, then I guess the whole nerd set-up would be cool to have.

I liken gaming mice to spinner wheels on a car.

$100! Is that like the 133test mouse out?

Got it for about £35.

I've got a Habu. Shaped like a Microsoft mouse, but with the guts and nice big buttons of a Razer. I go nuts trying to browse the web if I don't have my back/forward buttons, and I've found the instant speed adjustments very handy at times. It suits me well.

I liken gaming mice to spinner wheels on a car.

Except a spinner wheel does absolutely nothing to improve your car's performance, whereas a good mouse is quantifiably better than your average pack-in piece of shit. I remember when I went from my shitty HP wireless to my MX510, it was like night and day. Then I went from my MX510 to my Copperhead, and it was also a noticeably big leap.

To the OP, I'd suggest going into a store and getting a feel for the mice. I believe Best Buy usually has a set up where you can see how they feel in your hand. Pick whichever one has the best specs and feels the best in your hand. I'm a fan of the Razer's smaller, lighter bodies, which allow for fingertip control and quick movements, but many people prefer the Logitech's larger, palm-held bodies. Just a matter of preference.

I'm using the MX Revolution. I've got this thing set up great. The thumb scrollwheel is for volume/click for mute, I can use the thumb buttons for PushToTalk in games (one for in-game like Steam, one for Skype/Vent), and I still have my L,R,scroll, and scroll clicks for gaming.

Plus wireless. It's great. :]

I heard wireless wasn't good for gaming. Any truth to this?

Except a spinner wheel does absolutely nothing to improve your car's performance, whereas a good mouse is quantifiably better than your average pack-in piece of shit. I remember when I went from my shitty HP wireless to my MX510, it was like night and day. Then I went from my MX510 to my Copperhead, and it was also a noticeably big leap.

To the OP, I'd suggest going into a store and getting a feel for the mice. I believe Best Buy usually has a set up where you can see how they feel in your hand. Pick whichever one has the best specs and feels the best in your hand. I'm a fan of the Razer's smaller, lighter bodies, which allow for fingertip control and quick movements, but many people prefer the Logitech's larger, palm-held bodies. Just a matter of preference.

You got me wrong, brah... I meant as in, you can spend your money on getting a dual laser mouse, without the bells and whistles and be much better off than if you spent it on a mouse with lights and gadgets you don't need, etc... most FPS's aren't THAT in depth with the control schemes, so a simple mouse with 2 or 3 buttons on the sides and a clickable wheel should take care of all your needs, with money better spent than on a more poorly made, but flashier mouse with lights and changing parts and weights... etc...

The only thing I can see making a mouse better is a small flat place for your pinky to sit that slides over the surface you're on. I find that my finger kind of sticks to the material my desk is made out of (varnished pine). Anything that makes your hand touch the desk slows you down.

You got me wrong, brah... I meant as in, you can spend your money on getting a dual laser mouse, without the bells and whistles and be much better off than if you spent it on a mouse with lights and gadgets you don't need, etc... most FPS's aren't THAT in depth with the control schemes, so a simple mouse with 2 or 3 buttons on the sides and a clickable wheel should take care of all your needs, with money better spent than on a more poorly made, but flashier mouse with lights and changing parts and weights... etc...

The only thing I can see making a mouse better is a small flat place for your pinky to sit that slides over the surface you're on. I find that my finger kind of sticks to the material my desk is made out of (varnished pine). Anything that makes your hand touch the desk slows you down.
*patents*

*patents*

lol, I'm sure its already made, somewhere.

Either that, or make the mouse slightly taller, with weights on the bottom (so as to make it want to keep up-right). I have big hands, so these normal-sized mice are kind of small... almost as if it was made in Asia somewhere...

with money better spent than on a more poorly made, but flashier mouse with lights and changing parts and weights... etc...

You're making the assumption that the flashier, more expensive mouse is somehow poorly made. Razer and Logitech both make excellent quality peripherals, and I can guarantee you'd see how much they put lesser mice to shame if you actually used one.

The only thing I can see making a mouse better is a small flat place for your pinky to sit that slides over the surface you're on. I find that my finger kind of sticks to the material my desk is made out of (varnished pine). Anything that makes your hand touch the desk slows you down.

And I find this quite funny, because many of the more expensive mice you're talking about have this feature. The way you're supposed to hold a Copperhead leaves no part of your hand touching the mousepad, which is why I love it's shape and feel.

how did you fix the lag/stuttering issues with that mouse for games? I'm getting one and my friend has one and we are wondering how to get it working perfectly.

Trackballs, joysticks,... that's where it's at. Mice are for doodieheads.

According to CheapAssGamer, this mouse:

http://www.gogamer.com/Razer-Diamondback-3G--Flame-Red--Front-Page_stcVVproductId26788958VVcatId444710VVviewprod .htm

Will be $29.90 sometime tonight. Pretty good deal if you're in the market.

You're making the assumption that the flashier, more expensive mouse is somehow poorly made. Razer and Logitech both make excellent quality peripherals, and I can guarantee you'd see how much they put lesser mice to shame if you actually used one.

I'm poor white trash... can't afford a good (like a razer) mouse. I was lucky to get the laser mouse I had, but my brothers a worthless dick and broke it.

I just can't see what difference a "weighted" mouse makes... nor lights... nor 50984 programmable buttons.

Don't get me wrong... if you have a little bit of disposable income, you should buy the highest quality shit you can possibly afford... but if you're like me, you probably don't have a lot of money left over after living expenses... so you gotta take into account strictly performance and to hell with flashy useless features that don't actually give you any kind of performance boost.


Also, from everything I've experienced, wired mice pwn harder than wireless mice.

I just can't see what difference a "weighted" mouse makes... nor lights... nor 50984 programmable buttons.

Well see, I agree with you wholeheartedly on this point. Weights are just extraneous bullshit in my opinion, because I'd just take them out and never use them since I prefer a lighter mouse. Lights are also unnecessary, but they do enhance the visual aspects in some cases. As for buttons, well, as long as i have two side buttons and a mousewheel click I'm good. More buttons don't detract, but I don't need them.

Also, from everything I've experienced, wired mice pwn harder than wireless mice.

This is also true.

Honestly, this is really what Razer is all about for the most part. Just straight to the point wired mice with excellent form factors and top of the line internals. They do have lights, but they don't go overboard with things like weight kits or transforming shapes like other manufacturers.

http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/sunbeam-blue-eye-optical-mouse.html

All you will ever need.

The light burnt out a few months ago though "had it for about a year"

What ever.

All you will ever need.

Yeah, if you want a piece of shit with poor tracking and burnt out lights .

I can see not ponying up the cash to buy a $60 gaming mouse, but buying a no name $9 one is a really stupid idea.

Also, that 3G Diamondback is $29.90 right now, if you want a good mouse at a great price I'd jump on that OP.

buy a $60 gaming mouse.

I have had 4 in the last 3 years, hated each and every one of them, Especially Razor.

You have to PALM all those bitches, learning curve or not, there HUEG.

I have had 4 in the last 3 years, hated each and every one of them, Especially Razor.

You have to PALM all those bitches, learning curve or not, there HUEG.

Um, 90% of the Razer's are small and light. I believe the only large Logitech style one they make is the DeathAdder.

Personally, I think you're full of shit. There's no way you've bought four different gaming mice and found a piece of shit $8 mouse to be the most worthwhile.

Well i used a generic logitech mouse for about 3 years or so, and gave gaming mice a chance, didn't like it at all. What ever though internet bad ass.

I keep on being comfortable with my ten dollar PoS mouse.

Serious though, 4 in 3 years.

meh.

Keep posting, you're really good at it.

Yeah, if you want a piece of shit with poor tracking and burnt out lights .

I can see not ponying up the cash to buy a $60 gaming mouse, but buying a no name $9 one is a really stupid idea.

Also, that 3G Diamondback is $29.90 right now, if you want a good mouse at a great price I'd jump on that OP.
I sort of did already. I bought the same one used off ebay for $20. Wish I would waited.:(

Dude, no matter how hard you try, you're not me.

Its just came in today. Its hard to use! I've been playing with it for an hour though.

Dude, no matter how hard you try, you're not me.

When I grow up I want to be just like you.

Its just came in today. Its hard to use! I've been playing with it for an hour though.

You're last post about this was on the 27th, and you hadn't even purchased it yet. It's now the 28th, and you already have the mouse ? Did the guy drive it over to your house or something?

u guys should think about good mouse mats they can make a big difference

http://www.dansdata.com/images/boomslang/boom320.jpg

i have one of these because a lot of modern mice have stupid shapes cough logitech

Yeah, a good mat does make a lot of difference. I wouldn't buy a $30 mat or anything, but I got a QcK Mini for $7 and it's a great surface.

You're last post about this was on the 27th, and you hadn't even purchased it yet. It's now the 28th, and you already have the mouse ? Did the guy drive it over to your house or something?
I actually bought the mouse before I made the thread. I just wanted to hear some discussion on the topic. Don't hate me now plz.

So you started a thread asking about what brands are good and what mouse to buy, yet you'd already bought the mouse?

And then you went on to talk about how you took a look on ebay and found one used for $20, and asked whether you should buy it or not?

WTFMATE

I rarely see a thread about gaming mice in GPP. I figured why not shed some light on the subject.

I actually bought the mouse before I made the thread. I just wanted to hear some discussion on the topic. Don't hate me now plz.

*hates*

Are you bursting into flames yet?

*hates HARDER*

*hates*

Are you bursting into flames yet?

*hates HARDER*
Don't hate me cuz u aint me.

FUCK mats. I just use a fine piece of cloth. Works best.

FUCK mats. I just use a fine piece of cloth. Works best.

I wasn't aware you needed anything like that for a trackball.

I wasn't aware you needed anything like that for a trackball.

For when I use a mouse...

For when I use a mouse...

Doodiehead.

Doodiehead.

Shouldn't you be making a thread somewhere about how amazing your h4rDc0r3 gaymer PC is?

Shouldn't you be making a thread somewhere about how amazing your h4rDc0r3 gaymer PC is?

It is pretty hardcore.

It is pretty hardcore.

Because of all the hardcore gay porn on it?

Because of all the hardcore gay porn on it?

Sure, I'm a huge fan of lesbians.

Sure, I'm a huge fan of lesbians.

lulz chix wit dix

lulz chix wit dix

As long as they've got a pussy too.

As long as they've got a pussy too.

Have you too succumb to the temptation of shemales? God damn they're so hot, yet have such huge cocks. What to do... what to do...? :(

Best of both worlds.

There's nothing quite like watching a beautiful woman penetrate another woman over and over again to a sexually confusing climax.

^ What in gods good grace does that have to do with gaming mice?

Are you going to be a bitch? Cause you're being a bitch right now.

lol

*puts out cig*

*drinks beer*

Mats are important. I found a good deal on an Icemat. It's glass, so it doesn't hold cumstains like the cloth ones do...

Mmm, what's better than hardcore penetration with an extra set of tits?

http://www.muizenshop.nl/layout/media/201-400/326_1_image.jpg
FTW

http://www.muizenshop.nl/layout/media/201-400/326_1_image.jpg
FTW
What the hell is that thing?

What the hell is that thing?

I lol'd.

I use a generic Logitech optical mouse with 3 buttons and a scroll wheel, and no mouse pad. It's small and light, and I've had it since 2001. It's supposed to be white colored, but it's actually more of a beige now...

Anyway, I'm really glad alexander224 made this thread, because I have been wanting to upgrade for a while. I asked for a new model Logitech G5 and a RAZER gaming mouse pad for Christmas. I highly considered getting a RAZER Copperhead, but I decided on the Logitech since it seemed more durable, and it has adjustable weights. It also has up to 2000 dpi, and on the fly adjustable settings like the RAZER.

I HOPE I GET IT! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104076

I might have to adjust to using a bigger mouse... I use the "claw method" for the current one I have.

http://i35.tinypic.com/2uq2dtf.jpg <------ current mouse, circa 2001

Well, I can say from experience (and tragically having to down-grade due to an over-emotional woman of a brother), that the switch from optical to laser isn't that noticable... but laser to optical after you get used to the laser mouse it feels like you're down-grading from optical to a ball-mouse.


Watch your mouth, nigger.
http://us.kensington.com/html/2200.html

The only thing I don't like about the Kensington is that the scroll whell teeth degrade after about a year of heavy abuse and the drivers don't let you adjust the USB refresh rate. Seriously, I was tearing shit up when I reinstalled Windows and forgot my mouse drivers. I would have left them off but Microsoft's drivers kept lagging my game.

I might have to adjust to using a bigger mouse... I use the "claw method" for the current one I have.

If you prefer the "claw method" then you should really shoot for the Copperhead. I can assure you it's build quality is excellent. I've used mine for 2 years and it's functioned flawlessly.

If you prefer the "claw method" then you should really shoot for the Copperhead. I can assure you it's build quality is excellent. I've used mine for 2 years and it's functioned flawlessly.
Claw method? What the fuck are you guys talking about?

http://www.pwngamer.com/node/12

What the hell is that thing?

Trackman Wheel. Only the cool kids use them.
Not really, most people can't get the hang of them, but I love it. People on CS can always tell I'm using one by the way I turn, I think that's weird. Oh well, to each his own.

Trackman Wheel. Only the cool kids use them.
Not really, most people can't get the hang of them, but I love it. People on CS can always tell I'm using one by the way I turn, I think that's weird. Oh well, to each his own.
so you dont move the mouse at all? you just use the big ole' red ball to turn and shit?


http://www.pwngamer.com/node/12
I have never even thought about how I hold my mouse. I think I use a combo of claw and flat finger if thats possible.

Yeah, probably about the same for me. I have my wrist on an Allsop wrist rest, and I don't move my arm much unless I have to do a 180 or something.

Are you a moderator yet?

Are you a moderator yet?

Nope.

Probably tomorrow though.

Nope.

Probably tomorrow though.
I'll bring the propaganda.

so you dont move the mouse at all? you just use the big ole' red ball to turn and shit?





Pretty much. It's real simple. i think it provides for much better accuracy, I'm pretty sure I can move my thumb more accurately than my whole hand. If that doesn't sound redundant.

Pretty much. It's real simple. i think it provides for much better accuracy, I'm pretty sure I can move my thumb more accurately than my whole hand. If that doesn't sound redundant.
Wouldn't moving your thumb be moving your hand too?

^ Which is why i hate gaming mice, i move my thumb lots, and those buttons are right where there NOT suppose to be.

what do you mean?

Wouldn't moving your thumb be moving your hand too?

No, not really. My palm or wrist never move, the only things on my hand that move are my thumb, index and middle fingers.

No, not really. My palm or wrist never move, the only things on my hand that move are my thumb, index and middle fingers.
What games do you usually play? Do you pwnzer nubz?

What games do you usually play? Do you pwnzer nubz?

Mainly Counter-Strike: Source. I use to play WoW. And I use to play WC III and JK II: JO a shit ton. I wouldn't say I'm some extraordinary player, but I'm definitely not bad.

I sent that razer back. I bought this one instead.
http://www.xoxide.com/zalman-fps-gungaming-mouse.html

You're kidding right? It looks like a shoe.

You're kidding right? It looks like a shoe.

Dude is fucking trolling.

Dude is fucking trolling.

I figured as much, but you never know, there are people out there that buy that shit.
But it seriously does look like a shoe.

Yeah, I don't even understand what's fun about stupid trolling like this. I can understand saying shit to get people riled up, but lying about buying a mouse? What the hell is the point of that?

Not really trying to troll. I just wanted to bring this funny looking mouse I saw you guy's attention and I figured it would be funnier to deliver the package in the form I chose rather than,"Hey buddies look at this silly lookin' mouse saw today on the internet ^_^!!."

Okay.

It does look like a shoe.

I really bought it though.

Haha, I told you.

I really bought it though.

I hope you bought it just for the sake of your awesome joke.

It was definitely funny enough to warrant $60.

I hope you bought it just for the sake of your awesome joke.

It was definitely funny enough to warrant $60.
Because we all know L4d isn't.

Okay...