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    Looking for headset and mouse.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ztrimby, May 29, 2012.

  1. ztrimby

    ztrimby Notebook Enthusiast

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    As the title says im looking for a gaming headset and mouse. The mouse should be in the 50$ range and headset 75$ range. Here is what im looking at so far

    Mouse
    Amazon.com: Mionix Naos 3200 USB Wired LED-optical 3200 dpi Mouse: Electronics

    Amazon.com: Razer Deathadder Infrared Gaming Mouse (RZ01-00151400-R3): Electronics

    Amazon.com: Logitech G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse: Electronics

    Headset

    Newegg.com - Corsair Vengeance 1300 3.5mm Connector Circumaural Analog Gaming Headset

    Amazon.com: Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset (Black): Electronics

    Amazon.com: SteelSeries 5H V2 Gaming Headset - White (61009): Electronics

    Id prefer to have a mouse that has wired mode because the batt always dies when you need it. Same with the headset. Although wireless is a plus too as long as it is both. I want the headset to be compatible with my xbox too so no usb :(.

    Any recommendations on these or any other accessories that a college student would need for his laptop?
     
    ztrimby, May 29, 2012
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  2. Brandons3737

    Brandons3737 Notebook Consultant

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    If you want the headset to work with your Xbox u get limited with choices. What about tutrtle beaches for headsets? I have an x12 tht is wired that I can use for both my laptop and Xbox. It's all wired though go to the tutrtle beach website and it should show you which ones can be played on Xbox and pc
     
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  3. ztrimby

    ztrimby Notebook Enthusiast

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    ztrimby, May 29, 2012
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  4. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    I'd go for the USB Vengeance.
     
    Vogelbung, May 29, 2012
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  5. ztrimby

    ztrimby Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the suggestion. Does anyone have a mouse suggestion or should i just accually get my lazy butt out of this chair and go to the store lol
     
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  6. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Steelseries Syberia v2 headset, the version that does xbox as well as PC.
     
    tijo, May 29, 2012
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    Headset wise I'm not of very much assistance as I use a high end pair of sennheisers. However in relation to the mouse I would suggest the G500. I recently picked up the G700 for about $75 or so and have quickly grown fond of it.
     
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  8. ztrimby

    ztrimby Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you all for the help :)
     
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  9. Green_Streak

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    did you make a decision?
     
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  10. ztrimby

    ztrimby Notebook Enthusiast

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    eh not yet... im going to go to the store tommarow and check them out in person
     
    ztrimby, May 29, 2012
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    Well, let us know how things go :)
     
    Green_Streak, May 30, 2012
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  12. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    Go with a Logitech G400 over a G500. The G400 is a better gaming mouse. The only positive things that the G500 has over the G400 are the free spinning scroll wheel, and saving the profiles onto the mouse (so you can use it anywhere and it be the same, or not use logitech's software and still have your settings). Everything else about the G500 is the same or worse.
     
    Qing Dao, May 30, 2012
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  13. ztrimby

    ztrimby Notebook Enthusiast

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    The deathadder popped up on amazon for 43$ dollars this morning and i think thats almost too good a buy to pass up. Thats what im going with i think. Still undecided on the headset
     
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  14. luigimario01

    luigimario01 Notebook Geek

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    I vote for the siberia V2. I got the PS3 version which work with pc/xbox/ps3 but that cost $120. The actual headset should be the same it just come with the extra usb adaptor. The headsets are very comfortable and mic is very clear only con that i have is that i want 7.1 audio.
     
    luigimario01, May 30, 2012
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  15. jaug1337

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    The Siberia V2 is a nice headset, but don't expect premium sound from it.. The 5H V2 are way better :)

    The difference is noticeable too, you won't regret it :D
     
    jaug1337, May 30, 2012
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  16. luigimario01

    luigimario01 Notebook Geek

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    I was going to get the 5H V2 during the firesale but they were sold out so I got the Siberia V2 neckband and PS3 versions.
     
    luigimario01, May 30, 2012
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