need a new gaming mouse - advise please

linktoinsanity · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:10

The Logitech MX518 is a good mouse.

But I'd also recommend this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-035-SK&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1257

The Cyborg RAT5 is very good.

Antar Bolaeisk · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:40

Is there any wireless equivalent of the MX518?

Confused Stu · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:44

Sidewinder X5 here and absolutely love it. But if I was buying now I would go Logitech simply because of the amount of posts on here about what great customer service they have. It would be nice to know I may get help if I had a problem, and also we should be supporting companies that actually care about a customer AFTER a sale.

Ste59w · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:59

+1 for Logitech customer support. Also owned a Logitech gaming mouse, forgot model but was very good and never went wrong.

I currently own the R.A.T 5 and think its a great mouse and would recommend it if you can afford, looks great imo and also top build quality.

It has lots of options for customisation and also lots of buttons. One of the buttons lets you reduce the mouse sensitivity whilst the button is being pressed, which is a nice addition for accurate shooting at distance in fps i have found. The button is on the side and is perfectly placed so is very easy to use - the sensitivty can also be fully adjusted.

Has a nice thumb scroll wheel as well, which i find very useful to macro for fps - i use it for reloading currently.

_Jimlad_ · 24 Jan 2011 at 23:07

wow loads of plus's for the MX518, can i ask has wireless mice caught up yet or is it still 100% wired for gaming?

Murray · 24 Jan 2011 at 23:29

some hardcore games will still be picky about the so called lag on wireless mouses but casual gamers won't notice probably.

Destination · 24 Jan 2011 at 23:35

AJK said:
+1 for the MX518. Brilliant piece of hardware.

me too

and my wife

Xerco · 25 Jan 2011 at 01:44

+1 for MX518 have it for a year now not a single problem.

Ollie83 · 25 Jan 2011 at 01:50

Murray said:
some hardcore games will still be picky about the so called lag on wireless mouses but casual gamers won't notice probably.

Very true indeed, the razer mamba was the only mouse that is wireless yet respected amongst gamers. Dont know if there is any wireless mice that come close now though? Mind you, you do pay through the nose for it

Deadbeat · 25 Jan 2011 at 08:25

Is the MX518 suitable for palm-grip types?

FabienO · 25 Jan 2011 at 08:30

There's thousands of these threads and Logitech MX518 is always the most voted for choice. I also like the G500.

Noxia · 25 Jan 2011 at 08:34

Deadbeat said:
Is the MX518 suitable for palm-grip types?

I don't really know what that means but it has a lot of "hand" space I don't use as I rest lightly on top. Especially on side.

Nemeses · 25 Jan 2011 at 10:20

Deadbeat said:
Is the MX518 suitable for palm-grip types?

Yes it is, best gaming mouse I have ever owned, just feels good cheap now and a fantastic mouse, tho I'm gonna get me a razor nagga to to try on MMO's

FNGsam · 25 Jan 2011 at 10:25

Hmmm no budget in mind, I'd personally go for this one then

http://most-expensive.net/computer-mouse

...just because.

In all seriousness though, another +1 for the MX518. Great mouse and great price, can't really be beaten

V_R · 25 Jan 2011 at 22:38

Just gone from a G500 to Deathadder Respawn, its like night and day. (though i think i had a failing lazer or something in the G500 - major tracking issues of late)

Corepad XL under it and its fantastic.

_Jimlad_ · 26 Jan 2011 at 08:24

V_R said:
Just gone from a G500 to Deathadder Respawn, its like night and day. (though i think i had a failing lazer or something in the G500 - major tracking issues of late)

Corepad XL under it and its fantastic.

to be honest that is the one i want, how do you find the cable? as my wee shuttle pc sits inches away from my mouse on my desk, so i presume im gonna have to drap the 7ft cable somewhere? is it really 7f?

panda_uk · 26 Jan 2011 at 09:07

Mx518 here, best mouse I've used and at a decent price.

'Wes · 26 Jan 2011 at 09:09

Razer Deathadder, amazing mouse.

V_R · 26 Jan 2011 at 09:15

_Jimlad_ said:
to be honest that is the one i want, how do you find the cable? as my wee shuttle pc sits inches away from my mouse on my desk, so i presume im gonna have to drap the 7ft cable somewhere? is it really 7f?

Yeah the cable is quite long, dunno if its 7 foot though, that seems a lot lol.

But thats good as i can hide most of it and pin it so i dont have it getting caught or dragging while gaming.

its a damn fine mouse though, think i am a Razer convertee, after being a long time Ligitech fan.

Crimefighter · 26 Jan 2011 at 12:28

Have a Razer Deathadder which is brilliant, but lately switched to a Logitech G700 for the extra buttons (mmo player). Both great mice.