Mouse Smoothing

Inazuma · 2 Dec 2007 at 11:27

In most FPS games there is an option for "Smooth Mouse" or "Mouse Smoothing". What does this setting actually do and is it recommended to turn it on?

nintenjo · 2 Dec 2007 at 11:43

I think it tries to smooth out the mouse input.. to give a smoother view control in games.. but most hardcore games will tell you to turn it off as it can reduce accuracy. But.. frankly i find it hard to notice its effects..

KNiVES · 2 Dec 2007 at 13:10

It also contributes to mouse lag, where you move the mouse but the game doesnt respond till a good split second later or so. I always leave it off.

HangTime · 2 Dec 2007 at 15:40

Generally speaking mouse smoothing 'averages' the mouse movements over a given time period / number of frames. This results in a mousing experience which is less jerky, but slightly less responsive.

I recommend always having it disabled.

Zefan · 2 Dec 2007 at 15:44

I cannot stand mouse lag. I can't ever use mouth smoothing or v-sync in games without feeling like I want to hit something. I think it's from playing far too much CS 1.6 in the past.