Posted July 22, 200816 yr My mouse recently had a run in with a cup of Cordial and sadly i had to retire it....:sweat: So i started wondering what sort of mouse i should get next.... then i realised i knew nothing about mouses.... so if you could explain the technical stuff i need to know it would be helpful. So can someone give me tips about some good simple gaming mouse models to look out for that i can pick up at a reasonable price and where can i get them?? Edited July 22, 200816 yr by f00bear http://i.imgur.com/zoL1k.png
July 22, 200816 yr What does simple mean? Does it need a thousand buttons, macro functions, airplane-dropping lasers with 1000000 DPI? I like my mouse, even though it's 2 years old. It's simple, it works. http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=mx518 Edited July 22, 200816 yr by captncrunch240 http://imgur.com/e5y6e.gif You've already ruined these forums for me, I have no desire to read your rhetoric or the pathetic arguments you get yourself in to, or the personal vendetta you have against me, so please, do not talk to me. Ever. About anything.
July 22, 200816 yr Logitech G9. Won't go wrong. Also there's at least one other thread with a tonne a mouse stuff somewhere...buggered if i can be bothered fishing it up for ya though [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/Frenzal/ANZ.png
July 22, 200816 yr I just looked at the G9, for reference on how old my one was. Could it get, seriously, any uglier? http://imgur.com/e5y6e.gif You've already ruined these forums for me, I have no desire to read your rhetoric or the pathetic arguments you get yourself in to, or the personal vendetta you have against me, so please, do not talk to me. Ever. About anything.
July 22, 200816 yr Ugly is the wrong word. I believe what you were after was "manly" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/Frenzal/ANZ.png
July 22, 200816 yr Author What does simple mean? Does it need a thousand buttons, macro functions, airplane-dropping lasers with 1000000 DPI? ummmmm:blink: It needs the two buttons on the side at least?? but that's why i made the thread, cos i know nothing And i was thinking about getting the G9 but it scares me Edited July 22, 200816 yr by f00bear http://i.imgur.com/zoL1k.png
July 22, 200816 yr G9 is simply the bestest mouse you could possibly get. Yup it looks ugly, even manly! But it's one of the most comfortable mouses I've used, and seriously, it's just plain and simply made specifically for gamers. Look at it!! It's not like they've taken a normal mouse and "added game" to it - it's built from the ground up to be a hard core gaming mouse - and they've delivered. Retails new for $88 and it'll be one of the best and cheapest additions to your gaming rig ever.
July 22, 200816 yr 2 tips to look for when it comes to a gaming mouse imo... 1. must be laser....not optical... 2. Do NOT get cordless.... http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/OperationCrownRibbon02.jpghttp://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/valorousunit.bmp
July 22, 200816 yr 2 tips to look for when it comes to a gaming mouse imo... 1. must be laser....not optical... 2. Do NOT get cordless.... Whats wrong with optical? http://matt.itsthemadhouse.com/na/sigs/na-sig-gruanch5.png http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/bulletmagnet.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/gren.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/ocrs.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/opagamaserv.jpg
July 22, 200816 yr I've got cordless and I still manage to beat the pants off everyone. Though its Bluetooth, so the better variety of the cordless offerings
July 23, 200816 yr 2 tips to look for when it comes to a gaming mouse imo... 1. must be laser....not optical... 2. Do NOT get cordless.... What's wrong with cordless? I've been pure cordless since 2003 and I doubt I'll go back. The batteries last months and are rechargable; plus the batteries give a nice weight to the mouse, allowing it to stick to my icemat better. I'd say it's more about your mousepad than the mouse these days, unless you're comparing a G9 to say.. an itty bitty laptop mouse/non full-size mouse. I've been happy with the laser mouse that came with my S530 keyboard/mouse combo. Get a decent mousepad! (icemat, steelpad, FATpad.) They may seem more expensive than you'd think but they last for years and years; I've had my icemat since 2003. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
July 23, 200816 yr Well if we are going down the "unmanly" path.. Heres the one... http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee118/bahlye/K-FB051205_l.jpg Hello Kitty Mouse.... :not_i: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee118/bahlye/bahlye007/mouse_zps73307fb2.gif
July 23, 200816 yr If your looking for a good entry level mouse that's cheap but still has 7 buttons and on the fly sensitivity control you cant go past the MX518 Prices I have being using this mouse now for 3 years and I love it. Good feel its not to big or too small good weight and heaps of buttons that are all in the right place, FOR A RIGHT HANDED PERSON. However if you want to go all out and get a great mouse then I sugguest the Cyber Sniper - Stinger this mouse is GREAT. Heaps of macro buttons and has weights & Teflon feet hell the list goes on I have used it and I love it. If I didn't crash my car then this would be the mouse I would be getting with my new computer. BTW theres nothing wrong with optical mice in my opinion however I certainly agree that cordless mice are not the way to go yet. Edited July 23, 200816 yr by chambersAUS http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/VisOne_Photo/Signatures%20and%20Banners/VisP.png
July 23, 200816 yr Author Yeah i was looking at the MX518 yesterday I put it on my most likely list And Bahlye i don't think i can think of a smartass comment about the hello kitty mouse.... its to shameful Edited July 23, 200816 yr by f00bear http://i.imgur.com/zoL1k.png
July 23, 200816 yr Yeah its a good mouse I use the 2 extra buttons all the time I have 1 set-up for commander VOIP and 1 for squad VOIP and I push down the scroll wheel for TS. Not to mention the normal forward & backwards functions on firefox, IE & general windows explorer. http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/VisOne_Photo/Signatures%20and%20Banners/VisP.png
July 23, 200816 yr i have a Microsoft USB Optical mouse and it has 2 buttons and a scroll wheel. I rocks... wanna fight about it? http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2111/shotgunreal.pnghttp://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/opagamahons.jpghttp://www.bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/lol.bmp Love you long time gunner <3 I like to wait till im nearly done, then pull out and yell "COVERING FIRE!!!" Ahhh. Im so glad I have a GF and she doesnt read these forums...
July 23, 200816 yr Razor-Lachesis Bought this a couple of months ago and haven't looked back: http://www.razerzone.com/p-66-razer-lachesis-gaming-mouse.aspx Edited July 23, 200816 yr by cm. There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die. http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/goodconduct.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/valorousunit.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/riflemanspecialist.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/infantryofficer.bmp http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/bullettime.bmp reportplayers@bigdgaming.net
July 23, 200816 yr i have the Logitech MX revolution laser optical cordless mouse..... it is soo smooth and fits the hand comfortable.... recommend it to anyone!! "I mean normally we nail threads like these down harder than a swarm of ninjas with nail guns," -- Bahlye
July 24, 200816 yr I've got a MX-518 and it works fine, have not tried much else gaming wise though. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
July 24, 200816 yr Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1A is what it says under mine. 5 buttons, great for lefties too. This is the one I use to rack up millions of kills against you guys. I had my last Intellimouse for 5 years, but decided to get a new one a I managed to chop the cord somehow. This thing is so tough you can use it as a mele weapon when your gun jams. I've tried laser ones and wireless ones and all that junk, but for 1/4 of the price this thing beats their asses (get a good mousepad too, I have a steelpad qck mini or something). It's excellent for "Twitch" gaming, I used to play a lot of CS and UT back in the day. Edited July 24, 200816 yr by MrDyll
July 24, 200816 yr Get the G9, as soon as I upgrade I'm getting that. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/SirChuc/smokejumper3.jpg http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/valorousunit.bmphttp://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/OperationCrownRibbon02.jpg Or as one of many thousands of Canadians have said, my guns are at the bottom of that lake. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. - On Gun Confiscation
July 24, 200816 yr MX-518 for the win. Word to all my MX-518 brothers. http://imgur.com/e5y6e.gif You've already ruined these forums for me, I have no desire to read your rhetoric or the pathetic arguments you get yourself in to, or the personal vendetta you have against me, so please, do not talk to me. Ever. About anything.
July 24, 200816 yr http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee118/bahlye/K-FB051205_l.jpg Throwing away my G9, Buying it now. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy213/Frenzal/ANZ.png
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