Specification:
• True 3200dpi laser sensor
• TCU – Tracking Control Unit
• 1ms response time; 1000Hz polling rate
• 16-bit data channel; 7080fps; 6.4 megapixel, 20g acceleration
• 72MHz TurboCore processor unit
• 128kB memory, update-/flashable
• 1.65m/s(65 inch per second)
• Extended USB cable, cable diameter: 3mm
Package Contents:
• Roccat Kone mouse
• Weights system and case to store them in
• A mission book with Roccat ID Card
• Driver CD
• Quick Install Guide
Features:
• 3200 DPI Pro-Aim Gaming Sensor
• TCU (Tracking Control Unit)
• Integrated Turbocore (72MHz)
• Customizable lights system
• Onboard 128KB memory
• 4 Weights (5, 10, 15 and 20g)
• 8 programmable mouse buttons + left and right click
• Ultra quiet teflon feet.
First look:
Here is the outer box for the mouse, the design and cutout window are easy on the eye and most of the main important parts are covered in small detail, through the cutout you can easily see the mouse behind.
Here we have the mouse and accessories out of the box.
And this is the main body of the mouse, it features the typical left and right click and the scroll wheel is self explanatory, the + & - buttons control DPI (Dots per inch) on the fly ranging from 800 Dpi to a very zippy 3200Dpi
The other button in front of the scroll wheel offers an easily programmable macro solution bringing up to 10 more buttons to the mouse for various tasks
Side profile showing the two side buttons, these can be used for a variety of tasks including going forwards and back in windows folders and most popular internet browsers
The other side is blank save for the Roccat logo
The rear of the mouse containing the Roccat logo
I actually like the attention to detail shown on this mouse, keenly shown here with a nice Usb socket rather than some boring generic one.
This is a little package that was hidden in the box, inside contains a very small driver disc and the 4 weights (it's actually 3 because Roccat ship the mouse with the 5g weight installed)
All fired up and ready to roll.
From my experience installing this mouse, don't waste time using the drivers on the disc as is typical with things like this, they are out of date, just head over to Roccat and download the latest ones.
Once you have done all that, well the fun begins,
Given the fact that this is a £35 gaming mouse, you might think well thats it, alas no!
Opening the Driver control software you just downloaded offers a quite bewildering array of options
on the main screen as seen above, you have your typical sensitivity options, Dpi switcher and button controls.
When I saw this I really was shocked at the level of detail that this mouse brings. I haven't seen features like this on a £50 mouse, let alone £35.
In use, the mouse is nice, the slightly larger than usual size works for me very well.
The buttons click nice and crisp as does the scroll wheel.
The only small qualm I really have is the location of the weight, it is situated right at the very back of the mouse, it would have been nicer to see smaller weight options offered in a variety of places around the mouse to give it a bit more balance.
On to the topic of the dodgy mouse wheel
In the little use I’ve given this mouse, I can happily report the wheel does seem very tough indeed, it really does take a concerted effort to click it for 3d scrolling
Pro's:
Value for Money
Size
Shape
Features
Control Software
Cons:
Weighting system
Overall, I would seriously recommend this mouse.
As said before, for the money, you are seriously unlikely to find a mouse that offers as much as the Roccat Kone, and one that looks half as great.
9/10
• True 3200dpi laser sensor
• TCU – Tracking Control Unit
• 1ms response time; 1000Hz polling rate
• 16-bit data channel; 7080fps; 6.4 megapixel, 20g acceleration
• 72MHz TurboCore processor unit
• 128kB memory, update-/flashable
• 1.65m/s(65 inch per second)
• Extended USB cable, cable diameter: 3mm
Package Contents:
• Roccat Kone mouse
• Weights system and case to store them in
• A mission book with Roccat ID Card
• Driver CD
• Quick Install Guide
Features:
• 3200 DPI Pro-Aim Gaming Sensor
• TCU (Tracking Control Unit)
• Integrated Turbocore (72MHz)
• Customizable lights system
• Onboard 128KB memory
• 4 Weights (5, 10, 15 and 20g)
• 8 programmable mouse buttons + left and right click
• Ultra quiet teflon feet.
First look:
Here is the outer box for the mouse, the design and cutout window are easy on the eye and most of the main important parts are covered in small detail, through the cutout you can easily see the mouse behind.
Here we have the mouse and accessories out of the box.
And this is the main body of the mouse, it features the typical left and right click and the scroll wheel is self explanatory, the + & - buttons control DPI (Dots per inch) on the fly ranging from 800 Dpi to a very zippy 3200Dpi
The other button in front of the scroll wheel offers an easily programmable macro solution bringing up to 10 more buttons to the mouse for various tasks
Side profile showing the two side buttons, these can be used for a variety of tasks including going forwards and back in windows folders and most popular internet browsers
The other side is blank save for the Roccat logo
The rear of the mouse containing the Roccat logo
I actually like the attention to detail shown on this mouse, keenly shown here with a nice Usb socket rather than some boring generic one.
This is a little package that was hidden in the box, inside contains a very small driver disc and the 4 weights (it's actually 3 because Roccat ship the mouse with the 5g weight installed)
All fired up and ready to roll.
From my experience installing this mouse, don't waste time using the drivers on the disc as is typical with things like this, they are out of date, just head over to Roccat and download the latest ones.
Once you have done all that, well the fun begins,
Given the fact that this is a £35 gaming mouse, you might think well thats it, alas no!
Opening the Driver control software you just downloaded offers a quite bewildering array of options
on the main screen as seen above, you have your typical sensitivity options, Dpi switcher and button controls.
When I saw this I really was shocked at the level of detail that this mouse brings. I haven't seen features like this on a £50 mouse, let alone £35.
In use, the mouse is nice, the slightly larger than usual size works for me very well.
The buttons click nice and crisp as does the scroll wheel.
The only small qualm I really have is the location of the weight, it is situated right at the very back of the mouse, it would have been nicer to see smaller weight options offered in a variety of places around the mouse to give it a bit more balance.
On to the topic of the dodgy mouse wheel
In the little use I’ve given this mouse, I can happily report the wheel does seem very tough indeed, it really does take a concerted effort to click it for 3d scrolling
Pro's:
Value for Money
Size
Shape
Features
Control Software
Cons:
Weighting system
Overall, I would seriously recommend this mouse.
As said before, for the money, you are seriously unlikely to find a mouse that offers as much as the Roccat Kone, and one that looks half as great.
9/10
