Gaming mouse

murkrow · 08-19-2008, 03:07 AM

I'm finally going to stop messing around with funky keysets and get a gaming mouse.

It's for MMO use almost exclusively, a little but of TF2, anyone have any recommendations?

Jack Flak · 08-19-2008, 03:36 AM

I'd probably get a Logitech 518 if buying today (below). I have a G5, and it's nice.

Noel · 08-19-2008, 05:00 AM

The Logitech mx518 Jack Flak suggested is pretty solid. I got it because of the dpi-on-the-fly without the need for drivers (sweet!).The G5 & G7 are also good choices, if your willing to spend the extra cash. I've heard that Razor has some good mice as well, but I've never personally handled one myself.

SolitaryPenguin · 08-19-2008, 12:24 PM

I've been using the Razer for about two years now and I love it. You can get the Copperhead for about $49 at Amazon. It has the four side buttons which can be bound to whatever, plus it slides on their eXactMat like an air hockey puck. The DPI adjustment is on the fly, but I am pretty sure it requires the drivers (been a while since I installed it).

murkrow · 08-19-2008, 12:59 PM

Hmm.

Do the logitech mouses have the 4 side buttons?

Xander · 08-19-2008, 02:15 PM

Nothing beats a G5.

I like heavy mice and the G5 is heavier than any other I've tried. It scrolls smooth, the dpi adjustment is intuitive and easy to use, the fire buttons don't wear out and the pads are nice and slippy without making it feel unstable.

Oh and all this is without installing some useless app for key management.

SolitaryPenguin · 08-19-2008, 03:12 PM

Yeah, that was the only downside to my Razer; the weight. It was a little to light. I opened it up and threw some lead weights in it, and it's perfect. At the time I couldn't find a left handed gaming mouse since that's how I play, they were all molded for righty's. This was ambidextrous, which was a plus.

Oberon · 08-19-2008, 03:21 PM

I'm here. The discussion may now begin in earnest.

Xander · 08-19-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

I'm here. The discussion may now begin in earnest.

Gaming mouse <> mouse on the game.

Sorry.

Oberon · 08-19-2008, 03:42 PM

Gaming mouse?

Oh. I thought you said "Gamey mouse."

Uhh... never mind.

08-19-2008, 03:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
murkrow Peeping Tom Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: ENTJ Location: Montreal Posts: 968	Gaming mouse I'm finally going to stop messing around with funky keysets and get a gaming mouse. It's for MMO use almost exclusively, a little but of TF2, anyone have any recommendations? __________________ with your hands on your head or on the trigger of your gun?

08-19-2008, 05:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Noel Your path is mine Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: INFP Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 640	The Logitech mx518 Jack Flak suggested is pretty solid. I got it because of the dpi-on-the-fly without the need for drivers (sweet!).The G5 & G7 are also good choices, if your willing to spend the extra cash. I've heard that Razor has some good mice as well, but I've never personally handled one myself. __________________ I may be bested in battle, but I shall never be defeated.

08-19-2008, 12:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
murkrow Peeping Tom Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: ENTJ Location: Montreal Posts: 968	Hmm. Do the logitech mouses have the 4 side buttons? __________________ with your hands on your head or on the trigger of your gun?

08-19-2008, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xander Pretty Vacant Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: INTP Location: Coventry, England Posts: 3,331	Nothing beats a G5. I like heavy mice and the G5 is heavier than any other I've tried. It scrolls smooth, the dpi adjustment is intuitive and easy to use, the fire buttons don't wear out and the pads are nice and slippy without making it feel unstable. Oh and all this is without installing some useless app for key management. __________________ INTP 9. A new breed of hero. Every man is like every other man, like some other men, like no other men. Mary McCaulley A diplomat... is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip. - Caskie Stinnett All is denial, projection and avoidance.

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08-19-2008, 03:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jack Flak Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: INTP Location: The Everlasting Sky Posts: 9,359	I'd probably get a Logitech 518 if buying today (below). I have a G5, and it's nice.

08-19-2008, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
SolitaryPenguin Fantastic. Join Date: Dec 2007 Type: ?SFP Location: Warwick, NY Posts: 796	I've been using the Razer for about two years now and I love it. You can get the Copperhead for about $49 at Amazon. It has the four side buttons which can be bound to whatever, plus it slides on their eXactMat like an air hockey puck. The DPI adjustment is on the fly, but I am pretty sure it requires the drivers (been a while since I installed it).

08-19-2008, 03:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
SolitaryPenguin Fantastic. Join Date: Dec 2007 Type: ?SFP Location: Warwick, NY Posts: 796	Yeah, that was the only downside to my Razer; the weight. It was a little to light. I opened it up and threw some lead weights in it, and it's perfect. At the time I couldn't find a left handed gaming mouse since that's how I play, they were all molded for righty's. This was ambidextrous, which was a plus.

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