WHY did Logitech discontinue the G9x?

[Throckmorton]

I might buy the Corsair M45 when I get paid

I like the idea of the sniper button on the M65 but it looks like it's positioned right where your thumb needs to hold the mouse...

 

[Throckmorton]

I ordered a Roccat Kone Pure. Seems like the closest to the G9 available now. There is also an optical non-laser version with lower DPI http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/roccat_kone_pure_optical/5.html

 

[0roo0roo]

Supposedly it has a flawed sensor.

Main problem with the g9 series is the cable would fail.

I'm pretty sure after a few years your chances of facing the same issue is super high, both my g9 and g9x failed the same way. I use cord anchors so it was under no strain, its common enough that there are "how to fix" videos on youtube.

 

[Throckmorton]

I've been using the Roccat Kone Pure laser at work all day and I really like it. The tilted top makes it more ergonomic than the G9 but it's still a fingertip mouse. The shape will take some getting used to, not sure where to put my right ring finger-- On the G9 I rested it on top of the edge of the fingertip grip. Ring and pinkie on the right side seems best.

The wheel is a lot better than the G9. Easier to press and nice notched action

 

[Eman Resu]

I am new here, and the owner of a dying G9X. .
I just wanted to bring to your attention a petition i have up to attempt to get Logitech to reproduce this mouse. If you would like to, feel free to follow the link below and sign the petition. It might be a long shot, but it should be worth it, in the long run, if we get what we want.

https://www.change.org/p/logitech-t...duce-a-follow-up-to-the-g9x-g9-series-of-mice

Good day everybody.

 

[TidusZ]

I'm using a CM storm spawn now but the G9/x was more comfortable. I own 3 of them and they all have different issues over time which is why I'm not using them. I'm not going to pay $200. They really need to make a replacement with the same shape and maybe just improve the scroll wheel button a little, I'll buy 2.

I use a G303 now and I actually like it more than the G9. It's lighter, lower lift off distance, scroll wheel button is actually usable, and the button clicks are a little better. It's small enough that it works for me.

edit: should add that after 9 months the G303 left click died but logitech is replacing it no problem as usual. I find most logitech mice die within a year (all 3 of my G9 are dead) for me but I also use PC about 16 hours a day

 

[kami]

This happens for all the mice I like. I'm the opposite of you and like huge palm grips. e.g. Microsoft Natural 6000 mouse, Steelseries Cataclysm mouse. Both are like $300+ new because they've been discontinued.

Kinda off topic but if anyone has any recommendations for giant mice like that, I'm all ears.

 

[WT]

God, I rue the day that my MX518 bites it ... I dunno how I will replace that treasured gem. Ebay sellers still gouge the crap out of you for them.

 

[Anubis]

God, I rue the day that my MX518 bites it ... I dunno how I will replace that treasured gem. Ebay sellers still gouge the crap out of you for them.

the g400 is basically the same mouse

 

[futurefields]

Check out Zowie, they are the best!

 

[Evilviking]

Also looking for a suitable replacement for my aging g9x. It works great, no issues but it's getting old.

I guess the corsair raptor m45 or the logitech g303 are the best choice for us claw grip users. I'll pick one up

 

[TeknoBug]

BTW other companies do make fingertip mice, but I don't think any of them has onboard profiles. You have to install their bloatware to customize the mouse.

I remember the Steelseries Xai had an onboard memory (8 banks) and even had its own little LCD display on the bottom of the mouse.

 

[IGemini]

I remember agonizing over a replacement when my MX518 died long ago, been using a G9 for the past 7 years or so. Only recently had to clean the sensor for a jerky tracking issue, don't see it going away anytime soon. If it died tomorrow it would suck to shell out money for a replacement mouse, but I'm not worried about the options. A G402 looks like it would suit me just fine.

 

[CurrentlyPissed]

I had one, enjoyed it. But MX518 will always have the soft spot in my heart. The G500s I have is close enough. But the G9x I enjoyed, it just took long to get use to. I felt like my reaction on clicks was far too slow compared to traditional layouts.