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    Need a vista ultimate 64 bit compatible gaming mouse for $20 - $35

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by GolfinPanda, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. GolfinPanda

    GolfinPanda Notebook Geek

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    Hey I was looking for some gaming mice for around 20 bucks.

    $35-40ish would be my max..

    I found some like the mx500, but its not vista compatible...

    i need something that will be compatible with the vista ultimate 64 bit
     
    GolfinPanda, Aug 19, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Whats incompatible about it? the software?
     
    flipfire, Aug 19, 2008
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  3. GolfinPanda

    GolfinPanda Notebook Geek

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    it said the drivers only worked for xp
     
    GolfinPanda, Aug 19, 2008
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    It will work with Vista but with reduced special functions if the driver isnt compatible.

    According to this it should work

     
    flipfire, Aug 19, 2008
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  5. GolfinPanda

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    okay regardless does anyone have anymore suggestions. the mouse is a lil pricy
     
    GolfinPanda, Aug 19, 2008
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    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Hep!, Aug 19, 2008
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    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    I think a SteelSeries Ikari Optical can be had for abaout $50 if you find a good deal. There are a LOT of good reviews for this mouse.

     
    Crimson Roses, Aug 19, 2008
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    haha vista 64bit ultimate but only 20 bucks for a mouse... interesting priorities.

    ahem. logitech mx518? or, as mentioned before, the steelseries ikari.
     
    whizzo, Aug 19, 2008
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  9. GolfinPanda

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    i mean its not like im looking for a top notch gaming mouse.

    just a mediocre one :)

    also, are both compatible with the OS i have
     
    GolfinPanda, Aug 19, 2008
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    does anyone know if the logitech mx518 is compatible with the vista ultimate 64 bit OS ?
     
    GolfinPanda, Aug 19, 2008
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