Gamer Grip

Sega Mega Dave · 4 Apr 2017 at 13:31

Searched for a thread but couldn't find one.

Heard about this stuff for the first time the other day and tried it today. Basically when gaming or using computer/console my hands get sweaty leaving the mouse and gamepad damp. Its not particularly nice and can cause your hand to slip every now and again.

Anyway I read about gamer grip which is a antiperspirant cream you rub in your hands and basically keeps them nice and dry for a few hours. Have to say for me it works like a charm, just been using it in a warmish room and mouse and gamepad are free for moisture as are my hands.

It doesn't cause my hands to be sticky or feel overly dry so although it may not work for everyone, it might come in handy for some on here who have similar issues.

I wont link it but it can be had from a certain game store you find in the high street.

Would be nice if OCUK stocked it.

x-st · 4 Apr 2017 at 13:34

Couldn't you just use talc?

FloppyPoppy · 4 Apr 2017 at 13:48

I used to get this a lot when I was younger so wish I knew about this product then. I find that I don't get it much anymore but this may be down to me being a bit ott with cleaning my hands. Or my palms may have just gotten used to the presence of input devices.

Mynight · 4 Apr 2017 at 13:51

harry5522 said:
Or my palms may have just gotten used to the presence of input devices.

I am so childish

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Talc is a good bet. There is also some anti slip stickers you can get for mice that could help. Surely any antiperspirant would work?

agnes · 4 Apr 2017 at 13:52

I don't get sweaty grips, but my wrists oddly moisten the mat after long periods of gaming.. Might give this a shot.

Sega Mega Dave · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:01

x-st said:
Couldn't you just use talc?

Wouldn't it leave a mess over mouse etc...?

This stuff leaves no marks.

Glanza · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:11

If you use too much it would.

Now you have some look at the ingredients used, you'll probably find something at the chemist with the same stuff but without the premium of having 'gamer' in the title to save money.

ttaskmaster · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:20

Glanza said:
the same stuff but without the premium of having 'gamer' in the title to save money.

"Designed by gamers, for gamers.... which is how their pro gaming team earns a salary!!"

Josh · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:22

Is the container RGB?

CHokKA · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:27

This is literally first world problems at its finest! Seriously, use a towel and wipe every so often.

Sega Mega Dave · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:29

CHokKA said:
This is literally first world problems at its finest! Seriously, use a towel and wipe every so often.

Do people still use the first world problems comment?

I do but for a tenner it will last me months and saves all those seconds using a towel.

Sega Mega Dave · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:29

JOSH said:
Is the container RGB?

Yes but you need to be online to use it.

Josh · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:31

Next you'll say it costs £7.20p for a small and £10.80p for an Elite version.

Sp00n · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:38

I think I'll just stick with taking a break or wiping my hands on my shorts/trousers/pants/legs/dogs face.

CHokKA · 4 Apr 2017 at 14:52

Sega Mega Dave said:
Do people still use the first world problems comment?

I do but for a tenner it will last me months and saves all those seconds using a towel.

I'm sorry, should I not have used "first world problems" to describe what, to be perfectly frank, is an issue of such small significance? I cannot believe you're actually willing to pay over £10 for some cream to rub on your hands so that you don't have to wipe them on a towel. It's baffling to be honest.

ttaskmaster · 4 Apr 2017 at 15:58

CHokKA said:
I cannot believe you're actually willing to pay over £10 for some cream to rub on your hands

It's really £10???!!!

Jeezy... They do something for drummers called Gorilla Snot, which puts a sticky coating on your drumsticks, but that's only £2 and it does at least stop a sweaty drumstick from flying out your hands and spearing a paying audience member in the face...!!

Here's a thought - Get a £10 desk fan or something and eliminate the sweat from more than just your hands....

MikeTheNative · 4 Apr 2017 at 16:23

I've just looked at their website and I've used this before albeit for rugby which is a suggested use. It works rather well actually but by half time I found it has mostly worn away. I'd never try this for gaming though as it's really sticky and rather expensive. I'm also not sure how well it does with cheeto dust and mountan dew.

wanderer89 · 4 Apr 2017 at 16:54

Make sure it's not EA branded as you'll be paying for just the container, you'll need to pay for DLC to get the cream.

FloppyPoppy · 4 Apr 2017 at 17:01

wanderer89 said:
Make sure it's not EA branded as you'll be paying for just the container, you'll need to pay for DLC to get the cream.

On the bright side if he bought the ubisoft brand he would have to buy season pass 1 only to discover it's actually a two part cream and he has to buy season pass 2 to get the activator.

Mynight · 4 Apr 2017 at 17:51

harry5522 said:
On the bright side if he bought the ubisoft brand he would have to buy season pass 1 only to discover it's actually a two part cream and he has to buy season pass 2 to get the activator.

To be fair if it was Ubisoft he wouldn't be able to buy it as the servers would be down.