Seriously, what is the best mouse for gaming?

[beverage]

Originally posted by: bex0rs
I would vote for the Logitech Dual optical.

I have it and the Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 and each has its advantages. The ie3 does track better in general, but if you are using a mousepad and tend not to really twitch then both mice track equally well. I find that the logitech works fine for everything unless I try to move it across my mousepad as fast as my arm well move - then yes, it will skip. My only real complaint with how the ie3 moves is that it seems to stick to my mousepad if I haven't moved it for more than about half a second. This is actually really annoying and for me makes it unsuitable for gaming. However, once it is in motion it moves quiet easily. The logitech does not have this initial movement problem, presumably due to smaller mouse "feet" or perhaps a different material for the feet.

In terms of feel in my hand, the ms mouse feels more natural at first so many people would probably pick it in a store, but the logitech really does feel better in the long run and IMO it is easier to aim with it. I also find the ie3 to be too light for gaming (but just about right for general desktop navigation). And finally, the side button on the logitech is more comfortable to push than either side button on the ie3, plus the two main buttons on the ie3 seem to be way too easy to push.

If you are really serious, be sure to get a good mousepad as well. I would recommend getting a fUnc pad and using the textured side.

~bex0rs

Ditto.

 

[Holmecollie]

I'd like to see a Razer Boomslang with dual 2000dpi optical sensors... Love the Boomslang however cleaning out the ball can be a pain in the arse...

I'd say my vote goes to Logitech Mouseman dual Optical... Don't like the shape of the explorer 3.0

 

[ynotravid]

Originally posted by: Holmecollie
I'd like to see a Razer Boomslang with dual 2000dpi optical sensors... Love the Boomslang however cleaning out the ball can be a pain in the arse...

I'd say my vote goes to Logitech Mouseman dual Optical... Don't like the shape of the explorer 3.0

I agree. The shape makes it harder to pickup when you need to.

 

[Rhombuss]

Realistically, the mouse doesn't do that much to improve your gaming. People always try to rationalize their purchases by saying it improves their game. The only reason a mouse would help your gaming is how well it fits your hand ergonomic. Almost any modern optical mouse will be plenty fast for those crucial rail shots, so just pick a mouse that feels comfortable in your hand, and disregard all these reviews that say mouse X helped reviewer Y gain an additional 5 kills per round in game Z . People who do mouse reviews like that don't realize how subjective it can be, considering they haven't even gotten used to the mouse and continue to put them all to the test.

 

[ynotravid]

Originally posted by: Rhombuss
Realistically, the mouse doesn't do that much to improve your gaming. People always try to rationalize their purchases by saying it improves their game. The only reason a mouse would help your gaming is how well it fits your hand ergonomic. Almost any modern optical mouse will be plenty fast for those crucial rail shots, so just pick a mouse that feels comfortable in your hand, and disregard all these reviews that say mouse X helped reviewer Y gain an additional 5 kills per round in game Z . People who do mouse reviews like that don't realize how subjective it can be, considering they haven't even gotten used to the mouse and continue to put them all to the test.

I agree that a mouse isn't going to transform you as a player. But having gone through so many myself I have noticed that there are some definite pros and cons to them that are worth looking into.

 

[pecel]

I Vote Logitech.

Microsoft SuCKs

 

[joe4324]

I'm a microsoft guy, I still have a first gen intellimous optical. I have never liked the logitec mice. they dont feel right and they are always made of that cheap tyco plastic. my microsoft mice feel like there made out of the same stuff as my antec case, not the barbie dream car plastic. For some reason it just bothers me alot