Spec me a mouse!

Marvin · 25 Feb 2011 at 12:56

I currently have a Logitech G700, but to be honest, I don't use the plethora of buttons, and so I reckon a max of 3 side buttons and maybe one extra button by the LMB would do.

Also, I'd like to try a mouse that isn't Logitech for a change (not ruling them out though).

Features that I like:
-at least 2 side buttons (I'm right handed, so I don't want a mouse with a button on each side)
-suitable for a palm/claw grip (it's sort of a combination of the two)
-fairly heavy (or tunable at least)
-large - I have big hands

Budget wise, around £70 at most, and I'm looking for something with excellent precision, which is where I feel the G700 is slightly let down.

I use a QPad CT mouse mat, and use a high sensitivity.

Thanks!

Hzza · 25 Feb 2011 at 13:10

Kone+ is good and fits all of your required features.

EdwardTeach · 25 Feb 2011 at 13:10

Have a look at the sidewinder x8 I like it a lot.

Kosmiche · 25 Feb 2011 at 14:04

I hear good things about the coolermaster mice - both the sentinel and inferno.

Theyre wired and have high dpi so they should suit your precision and sensitivity requirements.

Kosmiche · 25 Feb 2011 at 14:06

EdwardTeach said:
Have a look at the sidewinder x8 I like it a lot.

This would be my reccomendation if you want to try a different mouse thats wireless.

Marvin · 25 Feb 2011 at 14:43

I've just read about 20 different reviews at XSReviews. The Kone+ does indeed look good, and is about £60 at a competitor. The Coolermaster Swarm also looks pretty good, especially considering the price (£30). Also looked at the Razer Imperator, and the Mionix mice, (Naos 3200 and 5000) which look to be worth it.

I still need to read some reviews of the R.A.T series, plus secondary reviews of those above.

I have seen the X8, but my brother has the X5, and I don't like the feel - and I expect the X5 will be much the same.

Surprisingly, some of the mice with high DPI and polling rates aren't accurate, which does limit their appeal, as my favourite genres are FPS and RTS games (and racing, but obviously a mouse is irrelevant).

Thanks for the feedback so far!