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    trackpoint: gaming

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by keltix, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    does anyone know if it possible to use the trackpoint in games?

    i use a USB mouse for look/shoot,
    but the trackpoint would be cool for like strafing. lol
     
    keltix, Jun 7, 2009
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  2. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Uhhh you wouldn't be very good. But i suppose you could try if you want :p
     
    jaredy, Jun 7, 2009
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  3. t30power

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    I'm playing Mafia right now using my T61 trackpoint, pretty neat, almost finish the game.
     
    t30power, Jun 7, 2009
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  4. MidnightSun

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    The Trackpoint is recognized as a mouse, so it'll be used to look around, not strafe. I've used it a bit on Mass Effect, and I've been okay, although it's obviously better with a mouse.
     
    MidnightSun, Jun 7, 2009
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  5. useroflaptops

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    of course its possible. but like all things in life

    depends on user.
    depends what game.

    I can play strategy games np with trackpoint. not so well with fps.
     
    useroflaptops, Jun 8, 2009
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  6. keltix

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    strafing would be spectacular.

    but MidnightSun seems correct; it is recognized as a mouse device.
     
    keltix, Jun 8, 2009
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  7. useroflaptops

    useroflaptops Notebook Evangelist

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    oh if you mean use trackpoint on top of the external mouse, im not sure havent tried it. I assume you can't because they are both going to be registered as mouses, since in games if i use the external mouse and trackpoint at the same time, trackpoint wins. i.e. by left and right with different mouses.
     
    useroflaptops, Jun 8, 2009
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  8. hax0rJimDuggan

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    God speed.

    (From a converted TrackPoint user)
     
    hax0rJimDuggan, Jun 8, 2009
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  9. pepclub

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    Your finger would ache...for being on the Trackpoint for too long. I know, I've tried. ;)
     
    pepclub, Jun 8, 2009
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  10. Quicklite

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    I use to play a bit CS 1.3 using that... but mouse works much better. :)
     
    Quicklite, Jun 8, 2009
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  11. The Oatman

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    It would probably be pretty neat for a flight sim, I could not imagine playing an FPS with it though (not enough precision), or even a RTS game (too much movement all the time would make my hand cramp).
     
    The Oatman, Jun 8, 2009
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  12. Thaenatos

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    I use my trackpoint for everything but gaming. I tried it for a while a day or so ago and its OK, but online against people its just not fast enough IMHO. For single player games no problem, RTS no problem, but FPS and WoW Ill stick to a usb mouse.
     
    Thaenatos, Jun 8, 2009
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  13. mullenbooger

    mullenbooger Former New York Giant

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    Trackpoint owned me for FPS's
     
    mullenbooger, Jun 8, 2009
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  14. keltix

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    except you wouldn't really need precision for strafing
     
    keltix, Jun 8, 2009
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  15. useroflaptops

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    yes you do. you need precision for everything if you are pro
     
    useroflaptops, Jun 8, 2009
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  16. Supercujo

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    I use my trackpoint for my games. I have been playing Combat Arms and have been kicking .
     
    Supercujo, Jun 9, 2009
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