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    Gaming Mouse for the Budget Minded Gamer?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jakroo99, Nov 23, 2005.

  1. jakroo99

    jakroo99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I was wondering if there was a cordless optical mouse thats relatively good at gaming (especially fps) with decent battery life that could be had for about $20 or less. Anyone now of any good bargain gaming mice?
     
    jakroo99, Nov 23, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You probrably need to stay with a wired mouse.

    The MX518 by Logitech is a good option, I often see rebates+sale on it, drops it to around $25~ or so.
     
    coriolis, Nov 23, 2005
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    NiSmO Notebook Guru

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    are wireless mouses slow ?
     
    NiSmO, Nov 23, 2005
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    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wireless mice are not slow, but if your computer happens to be some distance (1-2 meters) away from your mouse, you might experience sensitivity issues (mouse not responding fast enough for example) when the battery is low.
     
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  5. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    They also tend to be more expensive
     
    coriolis, Nov 23, 2005
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    e6bwhiz Notebook Consultant

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    I haven't seen any gaming wireless mice in the $20 range. You'll have to spend more.
     
    e6bwhiz, Dec 3, 2005
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    i agree, there is no way your going to get a high sensitivity mouse for under 20 buck, or 40 for that matter, wireless mice tend to be a tad on the expensive side, i did see an article somewhere else in the forums, toms hardware or somethign did a review, its on the first page (as of now)
     
    Samwise592, Dec 6, 2005
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  8. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    mx5xx often goes on sale, and they rock. Alot, especially for its pricetag.
     
    coriolis, Dec 6, 2005
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