Wireless Mouse -- for gaming?

[WhipperSnapper]

Is it a good idea to purchase a modern wireless mouse for gaming purposes? Are they just as responsive as wired mice?

 

[KaOTiK]

Seems to depend on your environment a lot.

When I use to use a wireless gaming mouse, at home the signal would drop for a second or whatever then at work it wouldn't be a problem.

But the main reason I don't use one, batteries. I couldn't tell you the number of times the mouse died when I was doing something and having to bust out the wired mouse cause they other one had to recharge. That alone made me sell the wireless and stick to wired.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Buy a wired mouse and get one of these

http://www.mousebungee.com/

Been using it for years.

 

[Sacraster]

my g7 works great, but changing battery in middle of gun fight, not so much fun.

 

[Anubis]

my g7 works great, but changing battery in middle of gun fight, not so much fun.

yea it can be annoying but i think i have like 10 bats now and 3 chargers and it only takes like 5 seconds to swap one out really fast

 

[Demo24]

I've been using my mx1000 for years and managed fine with it. I don't really know if going to a good wired mouse would help any. One advantage would be that wired mice are often much lighter. Batteries don't bother me too much as I just have to remember to charge it every 1-2weeks, and I usually just let it sit in there overnight then.

 

[djmartins]

Is it a good idea to purchase a modern wireless mouse for gaming purposes? Are they just as responsive as wired mice?

Microsoft X8, works great!

 

[Apocalypse23]

Microsoft X8, works great!

second that,

switching from a logitech MX518 to a Sidewinder x8, I saw incredible performance gains, this mouse is just flat out amazing for gaming, very accurate.

 

[Tristicus]

When I had my G7, I loved it. But I really do like my Razer Diamondback 3G.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Love my G7. I bought a G9 a while ago and have yet to open the box.

Takes only seconds to switch batteries but you really only need to remember to put a new one in before you start gaming.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I replaced my MX518 with a Steelseries Xai.

 

[Maximilian]

Nope wired is best for gaming. If you can be bothered to get batteries for the thing etc then go for it but tbh i just dont let my MX518's cable snag and its as good as any wireless mouse.

 

[Apocalypse23]

Nope wired is best for gaming. If you can be bothered to get batteries for the thing etc then go for it but tbh i just dont let my MX518's cable snag and its as good as any wireless mouse.

I disagree completely, the new Sidewinder X8 is rechargeable and is lighter and way more precise in gaming, can be used in wireless or wired mode, it's a must for gamers.

When it comes to wired products, definitely the only thing I can recommend a gamer should have is a wired LAN connection, wireless LAN is a no go for accurate fragging.

 

[paperfist]

Microsoft X8, works great!

C'mon M$ makes it, it can't be that great...

 

[Maximilian]

I disagree completely, the new Sidewinder X8 is rechargeable and is lighter and way more precise in gaming, can be used in wireless or wired mode, it's a must for gamers.

When it comes to wired products, definitely the only thing I can recommend a gamer should have is a wired LAN connection, wireless LAN is a no go for accurate fragging.

Heh "way more precise" dunno about you but i can dominate people with any mouse as long as it has at least 3 buttons and a scroll wheel. Wireless mice are just extra cost and an extra chore, the real precision comes from the gamers hand and reflexes.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

Every wireless mouse I have used has lag, I wouldn't use one for gaming.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Every wireless mouse I have used has lag, I wouldn't use one for gaming.

Try a G7.

 

[Matthiasa]

I like wireless ones but its really just a personal choice, less wire issues to deal with. Also, Input lag for any good wireless mouse should seem similar to a wired one.

 

[KeithTalent]

Well I don't play competetively or anything, but I've never had any problems with my wireless mice. Used to be on a G7 and now I'm on a Razer Mamba and I really like it.

KT

 

[Tristicus]

Well I don't play competetively or anything, but I've never had any problems with my wireless mice. Used to be on a G7 and now I'm on a Razer Mamba and I really like it.

KT

Ah, I REALLY want a Mamba.

 

[HeXen]

i got the Mamba, has some lag if it sits for more than a few seconds, takes too long to wake up. but probably as accurate as one could hope for from wireless

 

[Newbian]

Any decent wireless mouse will not be a issue these days so it really depends on your situation.

 

[Ravynmagi]

I was real happy with my G7 for about 3 years. My only complaint about it was that it only had one side button.

Never noticed any lag between it and my G5.

Would love to see a wireless version of the G500 though (with all 3 side buttons).

 

[JEDIYoda]

Nope wired is best for gaming. If you can be bothered to get batteries for the thing etc then go for it but tbh i just dont let my MX518's cable snag and its as good as any wireless mouse.

Nope, thats not true at all.....
A wireless mouse that is designed for gaming is 1000% better than any wired mouse!

 

[Pia]

I'd at least expect the Razer one to work right.