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    Bluetooth Laser Mouse for Gaming?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Campe, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. Campe

    Campe Notebook Consultant

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    I have a laptop and play a lot of Call of Duty 4 and Call of Duty 1. Im also bringing my laptop to school and stuff (when it starts again) and would really rather not have a usb drive sticking out from my laptop, just in case it gets hit. So, has anyone used a laser bluetooth mouse for gaming? Mouse tracking is VERY important to me as i love FPS. I really would not like to spend more then $50 if possible. Any help would be great.


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    Campe, Jul 31, 2008
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    lol? um dude good bluetooth mice for 100 and above and ive never heard of a gaming one.
     
    JellyBeans, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. Campe

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    Campe, Jul 31, 2008
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    I'd get a wired mouse to be honest. Logitech G5 or MX518. Bluetooth mice tend to be more flaky then RF wireless mice.
     
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    If you are a real serious gamer I don't think a Bluetooth mouse would be right for you. Bluetooth mice can have a lag delay where it tries to reassociate with the computer if not moved for a few seconds. If this happens to you in the middle of a FPS game, it is a serious problem(though I think this has gotten much better with Bluetooth 2.0). I think most people here will say to you that bluetooth mice and gaming don't go together.

    However, if your are casual gamer, I think it should be fine, especially in RPG and RTS type games. I don't know how serious a gamer you are, that will determine what kind of mouse you would be happy.

    For example, I am a casual gamer who plays FPS, RPG and RTS games. I was thinking of going with a wired mouse, but decided to go wireless. It was the best decision I made. I love not having a cord and the mouse works perfectly with all my games including DOOM3 and my needs. So for me it is great. Hardcore gamers however swear by their wired mice.
     
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  6. Campe

    Campe Notebook Consultant

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    Well, im in the middle of Casual and Hard Core i guess. Im in TWL (Competition League) for Call of Duty 4. Guess i should just get a wired one =[

    Thanks for the help.
     
    Campe, Jul 31, 2008
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    that made me laugh hahahahah it sounds like your hardcore I don't think anyone that's not competitive would be in a gaming league
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 31, 2008
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    My MS bluetooth laser mouse don't have the lag problem and I don't have any troubles sniping with it in TF2... :D
     
    Ayle, Jul 31, 2008
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    flipfire, Jul 31, 2008
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