Does a gaming mouse really make a difference?

Phew - thanks for all the input guys.Now some more info on what I currently use and the way I hold my mouse (yes I did say mouse) Lol. I am currently using a wireless Microsoft 2000 mouse. From all the input here it would appear I am a palm type, and not claw, but I am quite fingertip oriented - if that helps? Must admit I did not realise there is so much to this, but I would like to possibly make an informed decision before buying.

I would have preferred wireless - but it seems all the best gaming mice are wired, I can adjust and live with that I think. My budget would be somewhere between £40-£70 max, but don't wish to spend unnecessarily. I like the suggestion of using the gaming mouse just for gaming and perhaps swapping back to the everyday mouse for general use.

So fire away with your best suggestions guys, and many thanks for all the help, and advice so far.

Happy new year to all

Mark
 
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thewanted said:
Has anyone tried MarkC's mousefix instead of buying a new mouse?

I haven't tried it yet, but I was hoping that someone might be able to comment on its effectiveness.
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Yeah I use it and imo it's worth doing.

Test it out though, there's many reg files included in the download, including one to restore default settings, so you can't go too wrong with it.
 
I have a G500 mouse. The shape of the mouse is important for gaming. Also having control over the speed of movement helps greatly. You can turn it up and down to help position shots or have faster coverage of the areas around you. Can make a huge difference in vehicles. I can also control the weight of my mouse which is a minor benefit. I think the mouse mat is good thing to look at as well. I use a steelseries 4hd.
 
The only problem with having a high DPI mouse is that if someone pops round the corner and makes me jump (counter strike mainly) my aim flies into the sky.
 
dan958 said:
The only problem with having a high DPI mouse is that if someone pops round the corner and makes me jump (counter strike mainly) my aim flies into the sky.
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Put the DPI as high as possible and turn down the movement speed in the OS! That way you get to use it at normal speed but have the extra accuracy. :)
 
Ryan-3 said:
Put the DPI as high as possible and turn down the movement speed in the OS! That way you get to use it at normal speed but have the extra accuracy. :)
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I like the movement speed and sensitivity - but when I jump my arm jolts and extends quickly.
 
Well the sensor will definitely (most likely) be better than the one on a normal mouse and you will get a better shaped mouse for your hand so the answer is YES.
 
I'm not entirely sure I got any better at killing people when moving from a mouse with a ball in it to one with an optical tracker! Easier to clean though.
 
I'm curious to see whether the majority have had the same experience as me but i've found that my logitech g5 has lasted me a good few years, and before that i only had to replace my mx518 when i drowned it with coffee (came back to life after i'd bought the g500 though).

Before those i used to go through cheapish mice at a shocking rate, including a fair few ms intellimice. So expensive upfront but not so much in the long run. *unless you are clumsy*

Ps - ive got relatively small hands and fine the logitech g5/ mx 518 shape suits me perfectly
 
Personally I can't really tell the difference between gaming and non gaming mice, despite owning both types for years. Now mostly use non gaming ones though.
 
I can't go back to a wired mouse no matter what and paying over £100 for a wireless gaming version is insanity.
I'll stick with my £5 Xenta keyboard and £10 microsoft mobile mouse and still top the kills in TF2 :)
 
Fuggan said:
My gaming one definitely feels a lot more consistent and smooth compared to the regular one I use at work.
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You are comparing it to your work? Seriously :p Workplaces rarely pay for good mice, it's usually what comes with the PC as standard and the cheapest £5 replacement mouse if it breaks. Even graphic designers/ CAD draughtsmen are usually forced to either buy their own or beg for something reasonable :D

Gaming mice are generally good quality devices, you need to compare them to something in the same price bracket.
 
If OP is going to spend the same amount on either a gaming or non-gaming mouse, which he is going to use for FPS gaming, then surely a gaming mouse would cater for his needs more so than a non gaming one? :confused:
 
Couldn't imagine using a normal mouse ever again but then I would buy my own without thinking about it.
 
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