Gaming Mouse

[AdrianCC100]

Does gaming mice actually improve skill over normal mice? Just wondering because I never owned a gaming mouse and I'm thinking of picking up a Razer Naga 2012 MMO mouse.

[lucred]

I like mine alot. Just replaced it after 2.5 years of near continuous use. If you have very large hands, it could be problematic to get hit 12 buttons without overlap, and it takes some getting used to before it really feels natural, but after you have used it for a couple weeks you will never want to go back.
I have 36 hot keys just from the mouse and shift/ctrl, and the alt+mouse buttons let me instantly set whatever mark I want on the enemies.

[JonBoy2001]

I much like the Steel Series Legendary WoW mouse. It's pretty ergonomic, and between key binds and the buttons, I've got more than enough at the tips of my fingers.

[socalx]

I have the Razer Naga mouse and it's a very good mouse as far as gaming goes. It has plenty of MMO buttons on the side and they also carry well into FPS genre. The main thing about this mouse that makes it better is the on the fly sensitivity rates you can apply. You can set multiple presets. I have it set to 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and 5600 dpi modes. I rarely need 5600dpi but I mainly stick between the first 3. And you can customize this to any type of dpi that suits you game style. 3000 is very good for most FPS games. I use 2000 in MMO unless I am doing PVP.

The only thing I don't like about this mouse is that the razer synopsis drivers have problems loading sometimes. They will hang or crash at random. Typically, I will boot windows and then let it sit for 5 minutes to give it time to load. I know that sounds like a long time but I usually do this when I first get in from work. These issues mainly occur with the wireless version. I never have theses problems when the mouse is plugged in. Other than this, I like the mouse a lot.

[AdrianCC100]

I have the Razer Naga mouse and it's a very good mouse as far as gaming goes. It has plenty of MMO buttons on the side and they also carry well into FPS genre. The main thing about this mouse that makes it better is the on the fly sensitivity rates you can apply. You can set multiple presets. I have it set to 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and 5600 dpi modes. I rarely need 5600dpi but I mainly stick between the first 3. And you can customize this to any type of dpi that suits you game style. 3000 is very good for most FPS games. I use 2000 in MMO unless I am doing PVP.

The only thing I don't like about this mouse is that the razer synopsis drivers have problems loading sometimes. They will hang or crash at random. Typically, I will boot windows and then let it sit for 5 minutes to give it time to load. I know that sounds like a long time but I usually do this when I first get in from work. These issues mainly occur with the wireless version. I never have theses problems when the mouse is plugged in. Other than this, I like the mouse a lot.

Thanks for the information. I would probably keep it wired because I have no reason to have anything wireless on my gaming computer.

[Fat Mac]

I much like the Steel Series Legendary WoW mouse. It's pretty ergonomic, and between key binds and the buttons, I've got more than enough at the tips of my fingers.

as much as i loved the steel series wow mice, everyone ive had has had buttons quit working within months. they layout is very nice , but the quality is crap. cheap plastic. ive went through 4 and im done with them now

[Moinaldo]

You don't need 15 buttons to improve your gameplay... any mouse with 2 extra buttons will help A LOT because you can use those buttons as modifiers for your keybindings.

For me the corsair M60 do the trick: 3 lateral buttons and an excellent sensor.

[Ferocity]

Mouse is expendable. All those "gaming" mice are there simply for prestige and making money out of end-user. I don't know for you, but my mice tend to die pretty fast (starting from scroller if it has it), especially after games which involve a lot of clicking (ARPGs).

[criticaldoctor]

Razer naga FTW You don't need 15 buttons to play, but it would improve your gameplay, faster reactions, etc

[Nalfeinn]

I bought a logitech G500 about a year ago, only 5 extra buttons but I have never looked back

[llDemonll]

Moving to computers.

My personal thoughts:

If you like gambling, go with the Naga. It's hit or miss if you'll get one that works or one that you have to RMA

[buland12345]

Does gaming mice actually improve skill over normal mice? Just wondering because I never owned a gaming mouse and I'm thinking of picking up a Razer Naga 2012 MMO mouse.

i go with you. i used one model before it was good. u can have it.

[BicycleMafioso]

Does gaming mice actually improve skill over normal mice?

No. However, two-four extra buttons, modifiable weight and higher sensitivity can help.
Mice like Razer Naga? No. Placebo effect. It's useful if you want to play games with just your right hand, but beyond that, another mouse would be a better investment.

[kanthos]

I have heard a lot of good things about the Logitech G600 MMO Mouse. It has the same functions as the Naga, but it looks better, and is built a lot sturdier. Razer has a reputation of being cheaply built and easily broken. While I have never had any issues with my Razer hardware over the last 5-ish years, I know where people are coming from. But Logitech makes solid products that last forever. I suggest you go check out the Logitech G600 mouse and compare it to the Naga before you decide to grab any.

My personal choice of mice at the moment is a Razer Taipan. It fits my grip style / hand perfectly and it looks just so damn sexy. And it also has a very good sensor.

[ati87]

First their are cheap mouses with side buttons as well, the only difference between those and a gaming mouse in my opinion is quality, numbers of buttons (some mouses have half of a keyboard) and the weight.

My old mouse had 2 side-buttons but it was really light compared to my Razer Death Adder, my current mouse is more relaxing because the mouse is a bit heavier and it feels bigger.

And if I compare my mouse to the other ones I've used (school, friends, work etc.) then the extra weight really helps.

[asb]

Mice like Razer Naga? No. Placebo effect. It's useful if you want to play games with just your right hand, but beyond that, another mouse would be a better investment.

I don't think placebo effect is quite the right description for it. I'd be more inclined to call it a crutch. I'm being presumptuous here, but I hope logically so: The majority of MMO mouse users are people that otherwise wouldn't have everything properly keybound. Maybe they aren't comfortable reaching modifiers, maybe they just don't want to unbind default functions like chat reply/character pane/sit/etc. The reason doesn't matter--they'd be clicking things without the mouse. Is it an optimal setup? No. But if the alternative is clicking I think an MMO mouse is entirely justifiable.

[martinkaca]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104577

Currently using MX518 and it is the previous model in the series and have been using it without problems for years.

[Varyk]

I've had the same Logitech G500 for over 3 years now, it's perfect. MX518 or the newer versions of the G500 I'd recommend to anyone.

[Zephyrie]

I have a Logitech G500, and I love it. It's great even if you have smaller hands. I bought a Razer Naga a while back, but the G500 is absolutely amazing!

[cyan421]

Logitech M500, best mouse ever. Two thumbs buttons, and side scroll on the wheel. It fits my had perfectly. I'm on my third one now. Got it from newegg for $27. way way cheap, you could buy four of them for the price of a gaming mouse. My first one lasted over two years. I never read the documents that came with it until I got this one just a few weeks ago, its got a 3 year warranty!