Roccat Kone+

ssddanbrown · 17 Oct 2011 at 20:18

Hello,

I'm thinking of getting this mouse: http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-008-RC&tool=3

I currently have mx518 and my hand feels fairly cramped on it and it will sometimes hurt my wrist, especially after long sessions of minecraft

Can any previous 518 owners that upgraded give any comments about the size difference?

Also I find the 518 to be a bit un-smooth/jaggedy when making small movements but that may be due to not using any kind of surface/mat except for my desk.
So what I'm really asking is will this mouse be a lot smoother and does it come with the pictured mat?

CinderzFTW · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:12

I have the Roccat Kova + and never been happier.

Roccat do great mice and keyboards.

The Kova is great and is lightning fast and the software maybe slow to respond, but does a great job.

The Kone is basically the next step up from my Kova and will be a great, responsive and confortable mouse.

You won't regret it

J-FRO · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:19

when I upgrade my Lachesis it will be to either a Kone or a Lachesis Refresh.

I've not used one, but it looks the business to me.

ssddanbrown · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:21

Thanks,
I think I will get it, I really like the look of roccat software.
Now I just need to pick a mat as I take it the pictured one doesn't come with it.

CinderzFTW · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:24

ssddanbrown said:
Thanks,
I think I will get it, I really like the look of roccat software.
Now I just need to pick a mat as I take it the pictured one doesn't come with it.

The software can be confusing. Only thing wrong with it, even with the latest version I downloaded from Roccat is that when you change something i.e. the colour of the lights or even the DPI settings and you click "apply" it takes around 30-45 seconds to kick in and the software seems to Not Respond. Just leave it and it will sort itself out.

CinderzFTW

Damien. · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:26

The Kone is an amazing mouse.

All of my input devices are Roccat. They make some great kit!

CinderzFTW · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:27

I wouldn't mind a Roccat Keyboard to go with the mouse, but I am looking at the cheap and cheerful Cyborg V5.

ssddanbrown · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:32

Can anyone comment on the size of the mouse? At the moment I find myself holding my 518 by my fingertips like a claw rather than my hand being sat over the mouse, I think that's where my light wrist pains are coming from.

CinderzFTW · 17 Oct 2011 at 21:33

It is a big mouse I know that!

ssddanbrown · 17 Oct 2011 at 22:06

All ordered, Thanks for your help.
I also bought the Roccat Taito to go with it, Can't wait to try out BC2 with an ultra-smooth mouse at 120Hz

CinderzFTW · 17 Oct 2011 at 22:21

Good options dude.

Sin_Chase · 17 Oct 2011 at 23:40

I will never buy Roccat again. Worst CS I have ever seen in the industry, ever.

Totally and utterly wanted NOTHING to do with a broken Roccat Kone with a manufacturing defect. Even called their damn CS manager on the phone to be told they will do absolutely nothing to help. Seemed more interested in quoting my warranty rights (or lack-thereof) than doing something useful.

Pretty nice kit, just hope you NEVER EVER need to touch the warranty or customer service. To me that makes their hardware worthless.

olivier renault · 18 Oct 2011 at 01:38

I do hope they improved their quality control. There hardware at launch used to be dire. Hopefully, with a few years under its belt the Kone is now sorted.

Sekrab · 20 Oct 2011 at 13:52

Couldn't get on with this mouse sadly, shame because the finish and build quality is nothing short of incredible - but I found the software a bit restrictive (I couldn't find a way to map either of the thumb buttons to "hold down" a key)