Best Gaming Mouse Doesn't Always Mean The Best - Any Suggestions?

I get frustrated when trying to find reviews of gaming mice because 99.99% of them never really discuss the software. And to me, this is the most important aspect. Don't get me wrong, if the mouse is poorly designed physically then the software quality is a mute point because I simply wont buy it.

Take the other way around, however. I have two mice in particular that, had I known how poor the (macro) softare was, I would not have purchased them, even though they are both the best feeling mice I have ever owned:

- Roccat Tyon
- Corsair M95

I don't think you could design a mouse better than either one of those but try using the software.

I don't want to get into the details of why both of those mice's software are so poor but I will give an example of each.

Roccat Tyon: You can NOT setup a macro to play in the three modes I have come to expect from other (even much cheaper) macro programs: Play Once, Repeat While Pressed, and Toggle. If a mouse software doesn't have that, I don't care if it's made out of gold, I won't use it.

Corsair M95: EVERYTHING about the software is HORRIBLE. Just Google it or try it yourself you'll know what I mean in about 1 minute.

So, that being said, and the 3 macro playback modes being one of the most important features I desire in mouse macro software, can anyone suggest a mouse that is a good combination of both hardware design and software?

Thank you,

Twilite

I think the Logitech Gaming Software is pretty good. It's a low-resource, no-nonsense program that lets you easily setup macros and DPI settings for individual programs. I may be a bit biased, though, for having used nothing but Logitech mice for the past decade. But I have never run into an issue getting the software to do what I needed it to do. To setup a macro you just simply select the application, choose the button in the interface, and away you go. It downloads profiles for inputs for games automatically, but you can just as easily map any action you want to each button. It also includes repeat and multikey functions.

The G502 Proteus Core is what a lot of MX518 users have moved on to. I use a G700S, and it's an excellent choice if you want the option to go wireless but still be able to use it wired. Note that both of these mice are on the larger side, though, and not friendly if you're a claw gamer.

I went from a MX518 for 8 years to a G500s. It was a natural switch for me. I couldn't get used to the G502 and sent it back. The gaming software is great and also controls the G930 headset.

I was an MX1000 fan for ages until I picked up a Logitech G9x. After a few years the scroll wheel started having intermittent issues. Was looking for a replacement and snagged up an Asus GX950 openbox deal from the egg for $15

I must say I'm very impressed with it thus far.

I went from a Logitech G5, to the Corsair M90 and have my eye on the G502 Proteus Spectrum.

I like the M90 but the software is not the best and the mouse is a bit small length wise for my hand.

still rocking the logitech G5. I bought this mouse back in 2005 and still working like new. I tried the corsair M65 RGB to match my k65 RGB but I returned it.

While being absolutely subjective, I swear by the g700s that I have 4 of them.

I loved the Mx518 from Logitech, and the proteous core was ok...but the g700s is just perfect for my hand with killer responsiveness.

I'm far from a great player, but I scrim with Pros on Smite and hold my own and a lot of it is the comfort of the mouse. It does what I expect and consistently does it. I have one on every computer I use in the house.

EvoFreak said:

still rocking the logitech G5. I bought this mouse back in 2005 and still working like new. I tried the corsair M65 RGB to match my k65 RGB but I returned it.

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Bought my G5 on launch and still use it at work but I wore it out for home use. Most of the paint rubbed off and the pads on the bottom are worn down as well lol.

I ordered a Proteus Spectrum and have hopes for its fit over my Corsair.

The G500s is the most 'classic'. Really similar to the MX518 and of course the G500. I tried the G502, and while it is responsive I couldn't get over the cheap plastic feeling of the buttons and very narrow design.

As well still rocking the G5...love that mouse! Heck I am still rocking the G15

MX518, Razer Death Adder, Corsair M65 and now a Mionix Castor. I liked the feel of the MX518 the best. The Castor is a definitely a nice mouse and in the hand has a feel that is closest (just a bit smaller) to the MX518. The switches and sensor in the Castor are much better. The software for the Castor is straightforward and easy to use. It allows for RGB adjustments, DPI changes, macro settings, acceleration if the user so desires and a myriad of other features. Though, this is just my opinion.

pixelblue said:

The G500s is the most 'classic'. Really similar to the MX518 and of course the G500. I tried the G502, and while it is responsive I couldn't get over the cheap plastic feeling of the buttons and very narrow design.

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Pretty much the same for me. I am another old lover of the MX518, it's amazing how loved that mouse was by so many and yet it was a simple mouse. I swear Logitech has to know it and must be avoiding making something so perfect again in order to keep people bouncing around from mouse to mouse.

I have a 502 Proteus, too narrow, too sensitive, in fact, if I had to sum everything up about the 502 in the lest number of words, "it's just too..."

I am using a Razer Taipan, not really happy with it but it's simply the best I have that has the least detractors.

I am scared of Corsair's button switches, specially the scroll wheel, I hear and read bad things.

I need to explore more of what Logitech has to offer although I will not go to wireless, bad experiences with the old Microsoft Wireless that was so nice and batteries always died at the worst time.

Oh Logitech hear us, we beseech the. Give us again thou'st finest MX518 again. Clothe it in sexy and braid thy cord. Attach'th thee thin removable base so the feet may be replaced when tired from thin travels. Shun the an over-reliance on sensativity, ensure weight is sound and sturdy in hand.

Blah blah. Wish