Looking for a gaming mouse!

So, I've recently been using the Microsoft Sidewinder X8, but it had some major issues right out of the box and has recently stopped charging for me. So rather than mess with trying to fix the problem like I have every other time it breaks, I'm looking for something new.

Unfortunately, I'm looking for something pretty specific. Hopefully y'all can help me out.

1. It needs to be fairly large. Not huge or anything, but portability doesn't matter to me so nothing obnoxiously small.

2. It can't have any rubberized textures, either on the top or the sides. I know rubber is common on mice due to comfort and grip, but I can't stand it. Glossy plastic would be great, but matte or whatever else is fine as long as it's not rubber.

3. It needs to have at least two thumbs buttons. I do a lot of gaming and although I don't need the Razer Naga (which is just overkill), two buttons at the thumb is perfect.

The Sidewinder X8 fit all of these requirements, but was quite expensive (I only bought it due to a pricing mistake) and, as I've said, ending up working quite poorly. My budget is no more than $60. I was looking at the Razer Deathadder, but I'm pretty sure from the pictures that the top is rubberized, which is a dealbreaker for me.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm at a loss.

 

Logitech G400, cheap, fits your requirements. Or the G700, wireless like X8, but it has quite alot of buttons.

 

The DeathAdder is also available in a Black Edition, with different texturing. I'm not sure if the top surface is different from the normal DA's rubberized surface, but it might be worth looking into. For what it's worth, it is an excellent mouse. Razer does have a couple mice available in a glossy black plastic finish, but only the Abyssus and Orochi, both smaller mice.

The Logitech G9x might work for you. The claw grip attachment is not rubberized, though if I remember, the larger one is.

 

Cyborg RAT series (3,5,7,9)

Cyborg R.A.T 9 Gaming Mouse


can change the size and weight of the mouse.

 

I've heard bad things about the sensor on the R.A.T. series, just FYI. I've never owned one, but it's supposedly significantly worse than other brands that use the same sensor.

 

friend of mine has the rat 7 and no problems on his end, personally I use the mionix naos 5000 but the whole mouse is rubberized lol.

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Unfortunately, the black version of the Death Adder just swaps the rubber from the top to the sides.

G9X looks great but it's a bit pricey. I'm certainly open to more suggestions!

 

One of my buddies has this mouse, and when I tired it out it seemed to be pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G500...GDXI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1322202267&sr=8-4

For Amazon's price, I don't think you can beat that.

By the way, Logitech > all other companies for mice (imo)

 

Maybe the MX 518 (from logitech), cheap and quite perfect for gaming or internet

 

I've owned a Cyborg RAT7 before. It is by far, the most comfortable mouse you will ever use because of its adjustable shape, swappable grips, and weight system.

The two major drawbacks to a Cyborg RAT7 or RAT9 are:

* Pretty bad configuration software to configure DPI, settings, profiles, etc. Nowhere nearly as polished as Logitech SetPoint or Razer Configurator.

* Uses a pretty bad laser imaging sensor (Philips Twin Eye). It has tracking issues when you use it on imperfect mousing surfaces like a bare desk. You really need to use a mouse pad all the time with it.



I used it for about a month, then got rid of it. I went back to Logitech mice, because their high end G-series mice use the Avago S9500 laser imaging sensor, which is a great sensor. I am currently using a Logitech G500 for my desktop gaming computer, because of the high-quality imaging sensor, and because their adjustable weight system allows me to tweak both weight and balance (I like mid-weight center-balanced mice).

 

I didn't want a lot of buttons either, but the G700 is an awesome mouse and i highly reccomend it. i absolutley love it! it's very comfortable, and all the buttons are very easy to use and not be mistaken.

 

I've been using the RAT 7 for a few months now. Love the size and comfort pieces you can add. A few weeks ago it seemed like the 'liftoff' was acting up. During gaming I was slightly pulling up on the mouse and setting it back down; seemed to jump on the screen. Haven't had any other problems.

Looking back, I wish I tried the DA. I see it recommended often. The RAT series are pricey also.

 

That lift off problem is called the Z-axis problem, which is one of the reasons why mouse nerds don't like the Philips TwinEye laser sensor that is in the RAT7

 

I read that before, couldn't remember the specifics. Thanks.

Overall, it does a good job. I game everyday with it, there may be better options out though.