Gaming Mouse

Jonnygrunge · 9 Feb 2016 at 11:24

Hi Guys,

I have a Shogun Bro's Ballista Mk-1 at the moment and I am not too fond of it, been using it a couple of years now and think its time for a change, away from a laser sensor!
I am thinking of going back down the optical route and have my eyes on the Roccat Kone XTD Optical Max Customisation Gaming Mouse which seems to be an excellent mouse. I have a Rocatt mechanical keyboard which is great!
What do you guys make of this mouse, anyone using it?
Open to any other suggestions.

ttaskmaster · 9 Feb 2016 at 11:40

Have used a couple, although I own the Kova myself (picked up the wrong box in the shop, but CBA to go back and change it). In essence, I liked it enough to try and buy it on a whim.

Fairly solid basics, good performance, good feel (fills the hand) for Claw or Palm.
Software can be a little annoying, mainly because of the Action Movie guy's overenthusiastically overdramatic voice going, "Profile ONE... Profile TWO... WIN-dows Profile" every time you switch!!

Jonnygrunge · 9 Feb 2016 at 11:54

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum RGB Tunable Gaming Mouse really liking the look of this too! Any comments?

ttaskmaster · 9 Feb 2016 at 12:33

Jonnygrunge said:
Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum RGB Tunable Gaming Mouse really liking the look of this too! Any comments?

Seems OK. Logitech features usually pretty decent. I favour the G700S myself, as I like many buttons.
I'd want to physically try one out for feel first, but others like them well enough.

Aberfala · 9 Feb 2016 at 12:42

ttaskmaster said:
Seems OK. Logitech features usually pretty decent. I favour the G700S myself, as I like many buttons.
I'd want to physically try one out for feel first, but others like them well enough.

Jonnygrunge said:
Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum RGB Tunable Gaming Mouse really liking the look of this too! Any comments?

I have both the G502 and a G700 so here's my opinions on both.

G502 - Not a huge fan of the design but it feels better to use but is corded.

G700 - I prefer the understated design of this and the wireless but it's not as responsive.

Saying that, both are great mice and very comfortable for my type of grip.

Jonnygrunge · 9 Feb 2016 at 13:51

Thanks guys!

ttaskmaster · 9 Feb 2016 at 14:02

Mikey C said:
Saying that, both are great mice and very comfortable for my type of grip.

^ Should possibly mention - I Claw-grip and find the 700 works better for that, especially with larger hands. I can rest the palm but it's a touch small compared to the Kone.

Aberfala · 9 Feb 2016 at 15:15

ttaskmaster said:
^ Should possibly mention - I Claw-grip and find the 700 works better for that, especially with larger hands. I can rest the palm but it's a touch small compared to the Kone.

Same here, I claw-grip too but my hands aren't that large so maybe that's why the different opinion.

ttaskmaster · 9 Feb 2016 at 15:22

Mikey C said:
Same here, I claw-grip too but my hands aren't that large so maybe that's why the different opinion.

I just find palming puts too much finger on the mat. Feels weird!!

Cromulent · 9 Feb 2016 at 16:00

Jonnygrunge said:
Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum RGB Tunable Gaming Mouse really liking the look of this too! Any comments?

I got it last week and so far am loving it. It is super sensitive and you can pretty much customise anything about it. Took me a little while to get used to the sensitivity compared to my old mouse but once you do you won't look back.

It feels really comfortable to hold as well which is cool and the software is good.

Jonnygrunge · 9 Feb 2016 at 22:04

Cromulent said:
I got it last week and so far am loving it. It is super sensitive and you can pretty much customise anything about it. Took me a little while to get used to the sensitivity compared to my old mouse but once you do you won't look back.

It feels really comfortable to hold as well which is cool and the software is good.

Cheers for the replies all, going to order this mouse I think!