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Gaming mouse, worth it?

Rkoth814 said:
It's important note that sensor and grip types are very important when purchasing a gaming mouse.

You can read up on grip types here: http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/cmuniversity/mice.php
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Thank you for this. This is definitely important when making your decision. You don't want a mouse, as great as it may be, to be uncomfortable for any length of time.

I will say one thing. Look at my name. Boomslang. Yeah, the classic Razer gaming mouse--one of the first. I used the Logitech MX518 for a while as well. Then I found the Deathadder to be the mouse for me. Until it developed double clicking issues in a little over a year. Right after warranty was expired. Then I bought the newer fancier Deathadder with the 3G sensor and higher DPI. It started to have clicking issues and mouse wheel issues. Just after a... year. Okay. So I give it one more try because I love playing FPS and it works so well for me. I get the Black Edition. Supposedly the upper-class, limited edition Deathadder. The fancy grip on the top fades to black within the first week. Build quality much? Just a couple months ago, less than 30 days after warranty, it develops sensor and mouse wheel issues. I take it apart, clean it, put it back. Still won't work. Called and emailed Razer and even with my "Boomslang" name, years of support from me, and multiple issues, I was told to scrap it and the warranty wouldn't be extended and honored. Screw Razer. I'm done.

Mionix 8200 for me. Great feel, grip, and sensor.
 
dandragonrage said:
That's like saying you've driven nothing but Toyota Corollas for the past 10-12 years and then claiming they're the best.

Logitech is NOT where it's at.
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I don't need to drive a Yugo to know they're built poorly. All the people driving them are happy enough to tell me that, and I can learn from their mistakes.
 
euchrestalin said:
My gaming mice have lasted 3+ years of frequent use
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I'm currently going on year three with my track ball mouse.
Standard mice are poor at games that need quick reaction.

They take some getting used to but once you are they out perform all standard mice (if you get a good one very few).

And to OP no in most cases a gaming mouse is a waste of money and often worse troubles.
Besides asking here I would go do a search on the mice and find plenty of review sites on it.
I had one and it broke quickly and I was out of $60.
 
Get the Logitech G9x. I've had plenty of gaming mice and this one surpasses them all. The reviews speak for themselves. I think it's the only gaming mouse with 5 eggs on newegg.
 
Gaming mice are the only way to go. Just have to find one that fits you. I prefer wired mice myself. I've never had much luck with wireless ones.

I've been using a Razer Naga for about 3 years now, and it's been a decent mouse for me. I've not really had any issues with it and the build quality seems pretty decent. None of the letters or paint has worn off of it yet. The sliders/feet are even holding up ok. My wife is using a Razer Naga Hex and so far it's been ok also. But she's only had it about a year, so time will tell.

I have a couple of the Microsoft sidewinder mouses (x5 and x8), I use the X8 on my office pc at home. It's been a really solid mouse, had it about 4 years or so now. But it don't see a lot of use compared to my Razer.

I will say my favorite mouse of all time was my old Logitech MX1000. I absolutely loved the feel of that mouse. The buttons and everything just felt right on it. Sadly it died on me about 2 years in.
 
MorgothPl said:
Lovin my G600... takes time to learn all the combinations you can use, and teach your thumb how to use the side panel, but it now feels more intuitive and seems faster than using keybinds. For MMOs Naga or G600 (though I prefer G600 due to size and ergonomics) are just great.
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Hopefully you're still checking in with this thread. You spoke specifically about the size and ergonomics, and those are two areas of concern for me about the G600. In the past year or so, I've used a G5 and a G9X, so any comparisons you have with those mice would be helpful to me. Finally, what grip do you use? Always an important factor in how mice feel and work for an individual. I use a hybrid claw grip myself.
 
I use a G500 on the desktop and a trusty ole mx518 connected to the laptop. I think I have my mx510 somewhere in the closet aswell.
 
Been using my Microsoft Sidewinder mouse for 6 years! Still clicking just fine. *knock on wood*
 
My second g7 has fallen victim to the left double click of death issue. I had my first one for about 3 years and this one for about 4. It was one of the best feeling mice I have ever used. I am debating buying another one (if I can find it) or upgrading to something new. I have been reading reviews about all the current generation wireless gaming mice and have been less than impressed. Which would you guys recommend I go with? I was looking at the G700 and read that the battery life sucks the big one. I have small hands so I was considering the Razer Orochi 2013 but some people said they didn't like the form factor because it wasn't made for right handed gamers (it is an ambidextrous mouse). Considered the Mamba but for the price, the reviews were less than what I thought they should be. I read that the cable is really inflexible, the battery life isn't that great, and it has to be charged on the charging station. What do you guys think of these choices? Which others would you recommend I check out? I don't need anything with crazy amounts of buttons etc... Just a simple wireless gaming mouse.
 
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killerz298 said:
My second g7 has fallen victim to the left double click of death issue. I had my first one for about 3 years and this one for about 4. It was one of the best feeling mice I have ever used. I am debating buying another one (if I can find it) or upgrading to something new. I have been reading reviews about all the current generation wireless gaming mice and have been less than impressed. Which would you guys recommend I go with? I was looking at the G700 and read that the battery life sucks the big one. I have small hands so I was considering the Razer Orochi 2013 but some people said they didn't like the form factor because it wasn't made for right handed gamers (it is an ambidextrous mouse). Considered the Mamba but for the price, the reviews were less than what I thought they should be. I read that the cable is really inflexible, the battery life isn't that great, and it has to be charged on the charging station. What do you guys think of these choices? Which others would you recommend I check out? I don't need anything with crazy amounts of buttons etc... Just a simple wireless gaming mouse.
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I used a G7 from the time it came out until the G700 was released. At first I wasn't excited about the G700's shape but I got used to it pretty fast and ended up liking it better than the G7. The 1000hz polling rate and improved sensor actually do make a big difference. I actually upgraded from the G700 to a G700s recently, but it is just same thing with an improved sensor and longer lasting buttons.

Battery life on the G700 is better than the G7 and is not even an issue. You just have to turn it off and plug it in while you sleep so it recharges. A full charge will last 12+ hours on gaming mode. It uses a standard AA battery so you can always just swap out the battery too or just use it while it is plugged in. The G700s is easily the best wireless gaming mouse available. I now use my old G700 for my media center PC and set the profile to battery saving mode, but I still have the polling rate set to 1000. It goes about a week without charging.

If you want to keep using your G7 you can fix it. You just have to open the mouse up and bend the piece of metal on the button up a little. I think I did it with a pen, but that was like 5 years ago. If you search around the web I'm sure you can find a guide on how to fix it.
 
The last razer mouse i used was a piece of junk called the "boomslang". I'm now very happy with my low-end microsoft wireless desktop
 
sharknice said:
I used a G7 from the time it came out until the G700 was released. At first I wasn't excited about the G700's shape but I got used to it pretty fast and ended up liking it better than the G7. The 1000hz polling rate and improved sensor actually do make a big difference. I actually upgraded from the G700 to a G700s recently, but it is just same thing with an improved sensor and longer lasting buttons.

Battery life on the G700 is better than the G7 and is not even an issue. You just have to turn it off and plug it in while you sleep so it recharges. A full charge will last 12+ hours on gaming mode. It uses a standard AA battery so you can always just swap out the battery too or just use it while it is plugged in. The G700s is easily the best wireless gaming mouse available. I now use my old G700 for my media center PC and set the profile to battery saving mode, but I still have the polling rate set to 1000. It goes about a week without charging.

If you want to keep using your G7 you can fix it. You just have to open the mouse up and bend the piece of metal on the button up a little. I think I did it with a pen, but that was like 5 years ago. If you search around the web I'm sure you can find a guide on how to fix it.
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Yeah I know the instructions you are talking about. I did it to my original G7 and got some more time out of it but eventually the problem returned and from that time forward the button made this really loud clicking sound when pressed and it was driving me nuts. I will tinker with this G7 and see what I can do, if not, I will check out the G700. It is cheap enough.
 
I don't understand how you people have mice that last 5-6 even 10 years after heavy usage. My longest lasting mouse was around 2 years. That was a g5 before it started doubleclicking. I've had the logitech g9x for the past 4 months, and so far it still works. Friend just bought the g600 and it looks and feels monstrous - don't like it at all.
 
sonicboom said:
I don't understand how you people have mice that last 5-6 even 10 years after heavy usage. My longest lasting mouse was around 2 years. That was a g5 before it started doubleclicking. I've had the logitech g9x for the past 4 months, and so far it still works. Friend just bought the g600 and it looks and feels monstrous - don't like it at all.
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I can't explain it myself, but my G9x has last almost 3 years of heavy usage with skates wearing down being the only real issue. I don't heavy-hand the mouse, but all of the buttons see vigorous multi-clicking as I primarily play action and MMOs (and try to key-bind everything... lol).

I'm wanting to get another to save for a replacement, but I've been holding out for a rehash that doesn't seem to be happening...
 
I replaced my trusty mx518 with a Roccat Kone XTD. It's a far better mouse in every respect. Build quality is great, nice led lights, and customer service is prompt. So, yes, this gaming mouse is worth the money, even better on sale. ;)
 
sonicboom said:
I don't understand how you people have mice that last 5-6 even 10 years after heavy usage. My longest lasting mouse was around 2 years. That was a g5 before it started doubleclicking. I've had the logitech g9x for the past 4 months, and so far it still works. Friend just bought the g600 and it looks and feels monstrous - don't like it at all.
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If anyone is having the double click issue download the mousefix utility located here: http://www.danieljackson.co.uk/fun/old/ I installed it and my G7 double click issue is 99% gone on both my mice!!!
 
My Logitech G500... worth it... but now it's having problems with the Software/Buttons. :(
 
They should not even call them gaming mice they are just better mice lol.

Really sometimes in life there are things that have different targets, and there is no better or worse, just different, for instance LCD monitors are like this now with some better for images others for speed and games and some yet for black levels. But with a wired mouse there is just better you don't lose anything by stepping up you just gain more.
 
Araxie said:
Gaming mouse are made exactly to have the longest lifetime as possible.. They have quality fabrication materials. And are made for daily intense hours of playtime clicking like hell... So yes, it worth... Not only for the quality but for really impressive precission over standard cheap mices also great comfort, weight, adjustable DPI.. Etc... It worth..
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This +1
 
You get what you pay for. Gaming mouse or mot, most any $30-40 mouse will last longer than a $5 mouse. There is a reason it sells for $5.
 
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