Gaming mouse

subbass · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:43

I'm currently using a bog standard optical usb mouse and looking to replace it after using it for so many years.

Is a gaming mouse worth getting? Is there a big difference or just a gimmick? I do play shoot em ups from time to time. Am I at a disadvantage using a standard mouse and playing online ?

If so, any recommendations in the region of £40?

Randomface74 · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:43

deathadder

Zefan · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:44

Do you hold the mouse with your palm and move your entire arm around or do you grip the mouse with your fingers, keeping your wrist planted in the same place?

People will recommend the Razer Deathadder and the Logitech MX518.

If you like the curved shape of the Deathadder, and you have enough room on your desk, I'd go for this bundle. The Boogie Bug pad has been widely praised on here, this thread in particular.

subbass · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:46

Zefan said:
Do you hold the mouse with your palm and move your entire arm around or do you grip the mouse with your fingers, keeping your wrist planted in the same place?

No I don't move my entire arm; I have my wrist planted in the same place

Zefan · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:48

You're what people call a "claw" grip then! Urgh, filthy

I have no idea what's better for the claw grip types, but that might help you in your search as some mice tend to be better for them.

:edit: also, see my edit above!

JimBeam251 · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:49

I use the deathadder for gaming, it's pro

valkia · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:50

using the SteelSeries Xai, had no problems with it at all and has always rescued me

Also have Deathadder as work mouse

N00bbuilder79 · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:52

I have used G9's for a while now. Currently using a G9x, not to everyones liking but I LOVE it.

Zefan · 22 Jan 2011 at 19:56

valkia said:
using the SteelSeries Xai, had no problems with it at all and has always rescued me Also have Deathadder as work mouse

Would you recommend the Xai over the Deathadder? I've been borrowing the same Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 for the past 5 years, so I'm pretty sure that I am going to need a mouse that is very similar to that.

The Deathadder looks like a carbon copy of the IME 3.0 , with a little extra flare, whereas the Xai appears to be more of an Intellimouse 2.0 mimic!

valkia · 22 Jan 2011 at 20:06

I would recommend the Xai over death adder yes. Personal preference I guess for both palm / claw grip it is fine.