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    Recommended Gaming Mice?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by surjl0827, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. surjl0827

    surjl0827 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently recieved my Sager and was playing a few games, and noticed my reticle kept on shaking/trembling as I was trying to aim.

    Time to buy a new mouse!

    I was looking into Razer but they have a lot of different ones..
    Which one should I choose? Doesn't even have to be Razer.
    Any mice you guys might recommend?

    I mostly play fps and some rpg games.
     
    surjl0827, Jun 24, 2012
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  2. intel 4004

    intel 4004 Notebook Consultant

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    If you play MMO games, get Razer Naga.
    If you are only playing shooter games, the Razer Mamba is a good one.
    or the Logitech G700
     
    intel 4004, Jun 24, 2012
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  3. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    Do you want wired or wireless? How many buttons do you need? What about price?
     
    Qing Dao, Jun 24, 2012
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    The Razer DeathAdder is my all-time favorite. It's inexpensive by gaming mouse standards ($45 on Amazon), available in both left- and right-hand models, and has one of the best optical sensors in terms of quality and maximum perfect control speed. 5 buttons. Definitely one of the best values in gaming mice. The Logitech G400 is similar.
     
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    surjl0827 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Price range is max 70-80$ range. I was looking mostly at thr Razer Naga and DeathAder.

    I mostly play FPS games like BF3.
    Some rpgs like skyrim, diablo 3, fallout new vegas and such.
    I dislike sports or driving games, prefer to do that myself in real life.
     
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The DeathAdder is definitely an awesome mouse for FPS. I'd skip the Naga unless you really feel you need 12 thumb buttons. I'd only use that for MMORPG's or RTS games, where you have a lot of commands to bind.

    The Logitech G700 might also be in your price range. A few more buttons than the DA, and wireless.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 24, 2012
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    shorty920 Notebook Consultant

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    The logitech mx5** series mice are excellent. I've been using a MX518 for 3 years now and it's been flawless. Its' very comfortable too. Course I got it on sale for $30 a while back but it should be considered even at normal prices.
     
    shorty920, Jun 25, 2012
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    It's the G400 now, which gets rid of the prediction of the MX518 and doubles the maximum dpi to 3600. It's a solid gaming mouse, even if it has some weaknesses.

    Aside from the G100, all of Logitech's gaming mice offer compelling reasons to buy them depending on what is important to you.

    For a flight simulator or driving game (even though a wheel would be better) I agree. For everything else, no way. A mouse is a million times faster and more precise than any sort of joystick, whether hand or thumb operated.
     
    Qing Dao, Jun 25, 2012
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  9. intel 4004

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    Ya, I found harder to playing using a game controller in MW3. Mouse can aim better.
     
    intel 4004, Jun 25, 2012
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    Logitech g500 is a great mouse. Comfortable, durable and adjustable weight. Can be had for ~$55
     
    Robzok, Jun 25, 2012
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    My Razer Naga and Habu both had the same problem : it starts double-clicking instead of just clicking.

    Also, if you have big hands like me, definitely check the mouse in the store before buying it. The Naga very small, and the side buttons are very uncomfortable for me. My Logitech mouse if much larger and extremely comfortable.

    Not to mention, I never even used those side buttons. It seems great at first, oh great I have so many free buttons, but once you start using it, you realize you use like 3 of the 12 buttons on it. Such a waste of money IMHO. Get a solid Logitech G400.
     
    Xelested, Jun 25, 2012
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