Best Razer Mouse for FPSs?

Rezident · 22 Jan 2018 at 19:40

There seem to be a lot now, it's getting complicated, the Basilisk, Deathadder Elite, Mamba, Lancehead etc. etc.

Mainly play FPSs, right-handed, just need those two buttons that increase/decrease sensitivity and at least one thumb button.

What's the difference between all these mice, is it just the lights!?

Any recommendations?

Swinbag · 23 Jan 2018 at 09:36

Rezident said:
There seem to be a lot now, it's getting complicated, the Basilisk, Deathadder Elite, Mamba, Lancehead etc. etc.

Mainly play FPSs, right-handed, just need those two buttons that increase/decrease sensitivity and at least one thumb button.

What's the difference between all these mice, is it just the lights!?

Any recommendations?

If it has to be razer, I'd probably say the Basilisk or the good old Deathadder - if you can afford to, buy them both on the rainforest & see how you get on; just keep the one that fits your hand/ grip style the best.

DomBruv · 23 Jan 2018 at 09:40

Whatever fits your hand best

Glanza · 23 Jan 2018 at 09:45

Start with not buying Razer.

DomBruv · 23 Jan 2018 at 09:49

Glanza said:
Start with not buying Razer.

Yeah gotta say, its corsair all day for me.

Swinbag · 23 Jan 2018 at 09:50

Out of interest, is there a particular reason why it has to be razer? There are plenty of decent, right-handed FPS mice out there from the likes of Logitech, Zowie etc.

Glanza · 23 Jan 2018 at 09:51

Swinbag said:
Out of interest, is there a particular reason why it has to be razer? There are plenty of decent, right-handed FPS mice out there from the likes of Logitech, Zowie etc.

It's what some Streamers / Youtubers hammer into people due to sponsorship and don't forget the RGB /s.

olivier renault · 23 Jan 2018 at 15:28

Deathadder Elite, if you must. Tried and tested, but it's all about how the shape feels, really.

FlakGunna · 23 Jan 2018 at 17:52

I have a Corsair RGB Harpoon. Does the job for me. May get a Logitech next.

V F · 23 Jan 2018 at 18:03

Rezident said:
There seem to be a lot now, it's getting complicated, the Basilisk, Deathadder Elite, Mamba, Lancehead etc. etc.

Mainly play FPSs, right-handed, just need those two buttons that increase/decrease sensitivity and at least one thumb button.

What's the difference between all these mice, is it just the lights!?

Any recommendations?

They use the same optical sensor. 3389.

Rezident · 23 Jan 2018 at 19:06

Ha

Glanza said:
Start with not buying Razer.

Hah! You know what, I actually knew someone was going to say that!

Rezident · 23 Jan 2018 at 19:11

Swinbag said:
Out of interest, is there a particular reason why it has to be razer? There are plenty of decent, right-handed FPS mice out there from the likes of Logitech, Zowie etc.

Yes my razer mamba went wonky two months short of the 2 year warranty and they have agreed to replace it with any razer mouse. Was well impressed with the rma process - they didn't even make me go through the hassle of posting it to them and having to go to a post office and all that crack - just asked me to cut the cord on the mouse (which felt so wrong to do!) and send them a pic showing the product no. Best rma ever!

Rroff · 23 Jan 2018 at 19:18

Glad the RMA procedure was smooth - as you'll probably be seeing a lot of it

In all seriousness haven't used a Razer product in awhile but the rate I went through Deathadders, etc. back in the day I couldn't recommend them - my Zowies usually give at least 2 years of hard use before they start to show signs of the wear.

Randomface74 · 23 Jan 2018 at 19:19

I had a Mamba and Deathadder and they didn't last very long.

Rezident · 23 Jan 2018 at 21:08

DomBruv said:
Whatever fits your hand best

Yeah I suppose that's probably the way to go. The mamba size was fine, but a bit put off by it dying in under two years. Think I'll try the deathadder.

Swinbag · 24 Jan 2018 at 08:53

Rezident said:
Yes my razer mamba went wonky two months short of the 2 year warranty and they have agreed to replace it with any razer mouse. Was well impressed with the rma process - they didn't even make me go through the hassle of posting it to them and having to go to a post office and all that crack - just asked me to cut the cord on the mouse (which felt so wrong to do!) and send them a pic showing the product no. Best rma ever!

Now it makes sense

fair play to them for a decent RMA procedure at least - I'd say the Deathadder would be a good shout!

foster grant · 24 Jan 2018 at 10:19

Glanza said:
Start with not buying Razer.

Amen .

GhostWKD · 24 Jan 2018 at 10:38

0 complaints about my old deathadder here

foster grant · 24 Jan 2018 at 10:39

I still got mine lol..use it for the lappy now days

fr0sty · 24 Jan 2018 at 11:30

Iv'e had 3 different Razer mice and 2 have broke. The boomslang (years ago), imperator and deathadder. The Imperator holds the record for the shortest lifespan of any product I've ever owned and the replacement also broke at around 3 months and I gave up. I never could get used to the deatheradder shape.

If you are playing competitive games like csgo overwatch etc or games relying on super control like pubg the you don't want a Razer mouse but if you're playing single player fps games then itll do ok but who knows how long it will last which such a poor history with quality issues.

Like somebody said above you need the one that fits your hand and that's comfy for you which is a real pain in the ads trying to find.

Zowie mice handily come in all different sizes which makes it easier and they have no drivers which is good but they dont have the dpi switch at the top.