Cheap gaming mouse / keyboard

CliffyG · 22 Apr 2011 at 21:52

My keyboard is on its last legs so need a replacement. I'm looking for somthing under 50 quid and thought maybe i could get a wireless mouse / keyboard combo for that. Would like 4 side buttons on the mouse if possible. Any suggestions welcome

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Number_25 · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:28

I don't really like Wireless Gaming Mice to be honest. Theres some good 'uns on the OC'UK website for £20. Have a look at them!

I don't really know much about keyboards to be honest, I had a G10 when they first came out and never really bothered replacing it when it 'conked' out.

CliffyG · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:40

I'm not too fussed about a gaming keyboard as such, just want some extra buttons on the mouse. Been using a big standard logitech wireless mouse and found it ok. I don't play FPS's at all.

Number_25 · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:45

Seems to fit your specification?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-060-LG&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1257

Shayne · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:47

Number_25 said:
Seems to fit your specification?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-060-LG&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1257

+1, my old mouse.

I've got a Razer Death Adder now, looks nice in the dark but Logitech's buttons are more definate when you press them, more of a "click" than a press.

If my mouse broke now I'd get the Logitech again.

Shayne · 22 Apr 2011 at 22:48

Also, don't go wireless, when the batteries start running out it's not funny.

CliffyG · 22 Apr 2011 at 23:10

That mouse looks ok, not wireless though and im not sure of the button positions.

Number_25 · 23 Apr 2011 at 09:08

CliffyG said:
That mouse looks ok, not wireless though and im not sure of the button positions.

Have a good look around, theres plenty out there. When you finally decide what your getting tell us would you, I'm in the market for a new mouse.

CliffyG · 24 Apr 2011 at 11:41

Keyboard died today, using the on screen one now. Gonna go for Logitech MX518 and Keysonic KSK-8001UEL i think.

Murray · 24 Apr 2011 at 12:23

For gaming i wouldn't get wireless.

EdwardTeach · 24 Apr 2011 at 15:10

Wireless mice ate fine for gaming but you need to sPend some money and get a decent one.

I have the sidewinder x8 and I think it is great. I think it costs ~£40.

The only other decent wireless gaming mouse when I was looking is the Razer mamba but I think that is closer to a ton.

silversurfer · 24 Apr 2011 at 15:12

Ive been gaming on a wireless mouse since about 2003 when any lag problems went away.

The main benefit of course is no lead to worry about, I guess no one else is bothered but it often knocked my aim off.
The worry about batteries is minor in comparison, even more so now as a modern mouse will run off one battery if needed and do so for a fortnight or more

Plus you can have multiple mice on modern windows anyway afaik, keep an old one connected as backup if needed

My original Logitech is still working, wasnt cheap but over that time it can hardly be called bad value.

So I recommend you look into just Logitech mice, even if not specifically called a gaming mouse I think they all likely good. I also have a Mx600 and it works fine too. Maybe you can find a cheap bundle
You need a good gaming mat for the mouse to glide

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/produ...&catid=23&sortby=priceAsc&subid=1276&mfrid=60

Best keyboard for gaming is a small one. You will be using one hand and in Arma2 I use every key on the board. So smallest is best. The one I use is very cheap, designed for carrying with a laptop.
I can span all keys with one hand, caps lock to enter at the same time. Ergonomically most people will be most settled with hands 1 foot apart not 2 as a large gaming board with numpad would force them to sit (if right handed)