Gaming mice - do they really make any difference?

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Ignoring the extra buttons, does the extra accuracy these devices claim actually make a difference?


As I move my Microsoft mouse around, it moves perfectly accurately. The cursor doesn't wonder off, even by a single pixel. I can move the cursor exactly where I want it, when I want it. So how could it be any more accurate?

Now, I've never used one of these dedicated gaming mice, so am not understanding something?
 
I believe so. I used to use an old Man United ball mouse for FPS gaming, I was really good with it but when I got my first Razer mouse about 5 years ago, it felt so much better.

Currently using a Steelseries Sensei. Quality mouse.
 
What model of microsoft mouse is it, thats a whole range of mice...could be anything from something you got free with a pc to something expensive with a bluetrack sensor.

If its just a bogstandard mouse then yes there would be a huge improvement in swapping for a advanced gaming mouse.

If its a top of the line model, then you might be better suited to a gaming mouse with a large amount of macro buttons for assigning key commands in games such as mmo's.
 
They do, I use a Logitech G400, MX518 replacement and its really nice to have that control over DPI...

I don't think all dancing all buttons mice are all that, but the ones with adjustable DPI for gamers are good, and it can make the difference..

Some will argue about how a standard mouse is just as good as any £30+ mouse, but I've had cheaper mice and I can certainly tell you, the G400 with DPI settings is a joy to use and play fps with..

Its great to be able to turn the dpi up and turn quicker in fps, then turn the dpi down for when I need finer control for soemthing like web browsing etc...

Long as I've got side buttons, wheel, dpi mode and two buttons on the top /left & right I'm happy...
 
iv-tecman said:
They do, I use a Logitech G400, MX518 replacement and its really nice to have that control over DPI...

I don't think all dancing all buttons mice are all that, but the ones with adjustable DPI for gamers are good, and it can make the difference..

Some will argue about how a standard mouse is just as good as any £30+ mouse, but I've had cheaper mice and I can certainly tell you, the G400 with DPI settings is a joy to use and play fps with..

Its great to be able to turn the dpi up and turn quicker in fps, then turn the dpi down for when I need finer control for soemthing like web browsing etc...

Long as I've got side buttons, wheel, dpi mode and two buttons on the top /left & right I'm happy...
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Just a standard Microsoft Optical Mouse, with about 1000dpi if I've looked correctly? I don't understand how it can be more accurate, when I can move it as little/much as I like, to exactly where I want it :)

Are we suggested if I move the mouse repeatedly over the same areas/distances, it won't end up in the same places on the screen? But these other ones will? Hence them being more accurate?
 
NeilFawcett said:
Just a standard Microsoft Optical Mouse, with about 1000dpi if I've looked correctly? I don't understand how it can be more accurate, when I can move it as little/much as I like, to exactly where I want it :)

Are we suggested if I move the mouse repeatedly over the same areas/distances, it won't end up in the same places on the screen? But these other ones will? Hence them being more accurate?
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The G400 has up to 3600 DPI and with the DPI this high I can literally move the crosshair etc in fps much, much quicker then at 1000 DPI.

You can move the mouse with just a small movement with your hand and the mouse will not move much across the surface, yet you can move the crosshair across the entire screen - in any direction, meaning you can aim much quicker..

Its hard to explain, if you're using a web browser clicking on a link means you need to line the cursor up and this means a slower moving cursor could be better, but in fps the quicker you can move the cursor, with little movement across the surface of your desk the quicker you'll turn, aim and move..

It does make your gaming quicker and eventually you get use to it.. I could never game with anything as low as 1000 dpi for me..
 
Number_25 said:
Went from a standard £9 mouse from ASDA to a Razer Naga, the improvement was incredible.

So much so I went over 1 kd/r on BF3
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How so? I'm having trouble understanding?

Is it the case, that you need to aim on the screen, so move your mouse 3 inches. The more accurate mouse will give a more consistant reading of that 3 inches resulting the same amount of movement on the screen.

Where as, a regular mouse will more likely to mis-read that 3 inches of movement each time, resulting in different amount of movements on the screen?



Out of interest - If you plugged your gaming mouse into a PS2 adpter and then into your PC, would it still make a difference or not? ie: Is the difference entirely within the mouse in its ability to read its movement?
 
I think high DPI benefits more in twitch style shooters and maybe strat games like SC2? But it mostly comes down to what you are comfortable with, obviously everyone is going to be different.

With the question of does it increase accuracy? I guess it does because users who are used to using that much DPI are going to be controlling things quicker?
 
ColEx said:
I think high DPI benefits more in twitch style shooters and maybe strat games like SC2? But it mostly comes down to what you are comfortable with, obviously everyone is going to be different.

With the question of does it increase accuracy? I guess it does because users who are used to using that much DPI are going to be controlling things quicker?
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Personally I strongly believe a low sensitivity is better than high.

But it depends on the game, I'm basing this opinion on FPS games. It's much easier to track people with a lower sensitivity. You can still twitch with a low sensitivity.

Lot's of the pro CS/Quake/UT players are known for using extremely low sensitivity, literally using their arm to aim.. rather than just their wrist.
 
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Personally I strongly believe a low DPI is better than high.

But it depends on the game, I'm basing this opinion on FPS games. It's much easier to track people with a lower sensitivity. You can still twitch with a low sensitivity.

Lot's of the pro CS/Quake/UT players are known for using extremely low DPI, literally using their arm to aim.. rather than just their wrist.
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There's a difference between DPI and sensitivity - it's perfectly possible to have a high DPI mouse and a low sensitivity setting in game (which is what I do).
 
FrenchTart said:
There's a difference between DPI and sensitivity - it's perfectly possible to have a high DPI mouse and a low sensitivity setting in game (which is what I do).
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But given so far everyone touting the benefit of a high DPI has said it's because it allows them to twitch aim with much less mouse movement - does it not somewhat defeat the point if you then turn the sensitivity right down?

If you set the sensitivity as low as it goes how does the high DPI then provide any benefit?
 
I find gaming mice are more responsive. Some of the cheap mice I've used have been jerky on the screen instead of smooth.

Other things gaming mice offer are the extra buttons (obviously), things like DPI switches (playing a FPS, you can turn quicker with a higher DPI but then if you want to snipe for example and want a lower DPI, it's just one button press). Customisable buttons.

I use a RAT9 and it has DPI adjust, extra buttons, an extra scroll wheel, the size and shape are adjustable and it has a button that lowers the DPI just for the duration it's held (which I love).
 
Kenai said:
But given so far everyone touting the benefit of a high DPI has said it's because it allows them to twitch aim with much less mouse movement - does it not somewhat defeat the point if you then turn the sensitivity right down?

If you set the sensitivity as low as it goes how does the high DPI then provide any benefit?
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The sensitivity is like "fake" DPI, so if you have a high sensitivity in a game, it can be jittery when you turn. Using a lower sensitivity and higher DPI makes turning smoother in my experience.
 
Kenai said:
But given so far everyone touting the benefit of a high DPI has said it's because it allows them to twitch aim with much less mouse movement - does it not somewhat defeat the point if you then turn the sensitivity right down?

If you set the sensitivity as low as it goes how does the high DPI then provide any benefit?
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Accuracy of movement really... though I find the 2000dpi mice so be somewhat of a gimmick.

I have just stuck with MX518 mice over the past 5 or so years and they're awesome - good weight, feel and accuracy. I don't see the need for anything any higher but to be honest I haven't compared any of the really recent rip-off gaming mice.
 
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