What mouse to buy my brother for christmas?

unclebob123 · 18 Dec 2011 at 17:53

So it's that time of year again - my annual leave all my christmas shopping until the last second.

My brother recently bought a pre built system from overclockers, and because he bought quite a powerful system he left little money for decent periferals. The mose he has is a cheap 5 pound job. It does the job ok, but its a little cheap feeling and not that comfortable to use.

I was wondering what mouse you guys would buy within the price bracket of 30-40 pounds. I seem to remember reading razer mice are considered one of the best. Is this still the case?

Or maybe there are some other cool PC periferals within the price range you could suggest?

Thanks

TNGL · 18 Dec 2011 at 17:54

I love my G9x.

EDIT:
Although, I think the lowest price you can get for one is around £50.

nydryl · 18 Dec 2011 at 17:54

Personally I can't see past the Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0 for comfort and ease of use. Love it for gaming but there are plenty flashier mice around that others will recommend.

Reaper 392 · 18 Dec 2011 at 17:58

depending on if your happy to push the budget up a toch or not

logitech G500 with free boogie bug XL mouse mat £44.99
(although, the G500 costs £42.98, so you might be able to get OcUK to change that for you)

or logitech G400 £26.99

fiveub · 18 Dec 2011 at 17:59

I personally like the G400, the MX518s replacement.

mollymoo · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:02

Hmmm got to go with MX518s replacement to be honest.

King Damager · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:03

A dead one.

kd

PhillyDee · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:04

I would go for a logitech myself. But then, I have had a flawless G5 since they came out.

Raikiri · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:08

Another for logitech here, the G500 with the free mousemat would be my choice and it's only a couple of quid over your budget.

Randomface74 · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:09

G400 because razer just did a price hike.
if you want to spend a bit more: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-043-RA

grab a decent mouse mat too, personally I like this
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GS-007-RA&groupid=702&catid=32&subcat=1972

EdwardTeach · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:11

If you want wireless I would reccomend the sidewinder x8. I am very happy with it and is much cheaper than the Razer mamba.

POB · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:11

Just checking he is not left handed?

I nearly purchased a gift from my left handed cripple brother once, had to buy a special left handed gaming mouse in the end.

Tummy · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:15

5UB said:
I personally like the G400, the MX518s replacement.

Stretch · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:32

Danger Mouse

[TW]Sponge · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:34

ThundyCat · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:38

nydryl said:
Personally I can't see past the Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0 for comfort and ease of use. Love it for gaming but there are plenty flashier mice around that others will recommend.

For the win!

semi-pro waster · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:43

I've moved this to General Hardware since it seems more appropriate.

The best mouse I've ever used is a Logitech G7 but since for reasons that are inexplicable to me they stopped making it years ago I'd go with the Intellimouse v3.0 also, the design has been around for years but the shape is very comfortable which is why it remains a good choice.

Incapable · 18 Dec 2011 at 18:47

G500, amazing mouse

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[WU-TANG]GZA · 18 Dec 2011 at 19:29

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-001-RA

Razer Deathadder with Boogiebug XL

or Intelli 3.0

Daichin · 18 Dec 2011 at 20:58

[WU-TANG]GZA;20827520 said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-001-RA

Razer Deathadder with Boogiebug XL

or Intelli 3.0

I love my Deathadder. It's pricey though. Never used to be that expensive.

Short of that, G400 or G500. Both are excellent mice.

I recommend factoring in a mouse mat since I'm assuming he doesn't have one. It really makes a massive difference.