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    Vx revolution enough for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ataranea, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. Ataranea

    Ataranea Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the VX revolution good enough for gaming? Such as WoW, SC, Sc2 etc...

    Also I am going to be in a room with a lot of people that also have wireless mouses would that affect the performance of the mouse?

    If so what mouse should I get, I really love the ergonomics on the mouse. As for the Razer's I dont like their straight feeling, the deathadder though i like because of the righthanded contour though but kinda hassle with the wires and all. What they really should do is make wireless razer mouses.
     
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    An el-cheapo $5 mouse is good enough for games. But if you're looking for a gaming mouse, I would recommend the G7 if you want wireless or a MX518 or G5 for wired.
     
    Lithus, Oct 17, 2007
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  3. tebore

    tebore Notebook Evangelist

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    It's alright It's better than my Old Intelimouse Explorer 3. That mouse was one of the most accurate mice before all the gaming mice came out. A lot of CAL event attendees used the old Intelimouse 3.

    If you're really hardcore where you want to see your pulse get picked up by the mouse you'll need a gaming mouse otherwise it's fine. There's no lag what so ever and I haven't noticed any interference from other mice in lecture halls.
     
    tebore, Oct 17, 2007
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  4. alexkolb1

    alexkolb1 Notebook Consultant

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    wireless mice are not good for gaming, get a G5 with 2 buttons on the side, best mouse you can get
     
    alexkolb1, Oct 18, 2007
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  5. foosa123

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    or an mx518 because they are cheaper, but optical whereas G5 is laser. but button layout on both are identical
     
    foosa123, Oct 18, 2007
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    TheArnski Notebook Evangelist

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    i think the VX is good enough for gaming...light to medium gaming that is...it's not for hardcore gaming...i find it alright for playing CS and City of Heroes/Villains....
     
    TheArnski, Oct 18, 2007
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  7. Sub-D

    Sub-D Notebook Evangelist

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    The VX will work fine for the games you are interested in. I used the VX to great results whilst playing WoW.
     
    Sub-D, Oct 18, 2007
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  8. simonfzhao

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    i personally dont recommend bluetooth mouses for gaming, for the best experience, stick with wired, never afraid batteries running out in the middle of no where..but that's just my opinion..and i'm kind of paranoid about that :p
     
    simonfzhao, Oct 18, 2007
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  9. csinth

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    I have the wired Razer Copperhead, the design allows for very accurate shooting, but isn't necessarily the most comfortable mouse to use everyday for work and such.
     
    csinth, Oct 18, 2007
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  10. wobble987

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    yes the VX revolution is more than enough for gaming. comfort is quite good. if you haven't use any other gaming mouse before; i think you'll be more than comfortable with this one; as the size is not that small... put it this way; you'll be happy with the VX revo; but you'll be happier with a G5/Mx518
     
    wobble987, Oct 19, 2007
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  11. Can Not

    Can Not Notebook Geek

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    wired mouses for gaming.

    Wireless mice, in my opinion, will never be good for gaming until wireless energy is implemented.
     
    Can Not, Oct 19, 2007
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