I use a Microsoft Bluetooth wireless mouse, and it isn't the fancy G5 you guys have, but is there really a huge difference? It has a red laser at the bottom if that makes it any better, but I don't know if I'd notice a difference between two mouses when gaming. Is the difference really huge?
I use a Microsoft Bluetooth wireless mouse, and it isn't the fancy G5 you guys have, but is there really a huge difference? It has a red laser at the bottom if that makes it any better, but I don't know if I'd notice a difference between two mouses when gaming. Is the difference really huge?RyuHayabusaX
nope - i have simple laser Microsoft mouse 5$ - lol - i don't think that the G5/7 will make me Godlike on F.E.A.R. Combat
Short answer: yes, absolutely. The most important feature of any mouse is its tracking ability. Generally, the higher the DPI, the better, but you also have to make sure that your USB port is being polled at the same rate, which is a feature of the software that comes with the mouse -- hopefully, anyway. Unfortunately, a lot of mouse (among other input devices) drivers don't provide any way of adjusting the USB polling rate, which makes a high DPI rating somewhat pointless. But the impact of using the right mouse doesn't stop there: Corded vs. Cordless I would never use a cordless mouse because I mostly just play FPSs, and wireless mice are prone to skipping. Even the slightest glitch could throw off a critical shot or leave you facing somewhere besides the direction of the enemy, which is definitely a bad, bad thing. However, it's probably not a big deal in strategy games or MMORPGs where most of your mousing just manipulates a 2D interface. For those, you're going to want to strive for comfort, and if that, to you, is a cordless mouse, then so be it. Size Smaller mice allow for smaller, more precise movements, as are needed in most FPSs. A bigger mouse will give you more area to rest your hand, which can be a lot more comfortable. I use a Logitech G5, which isn't a small mouse by any means, but I think it handles just fine in most modern first-person shooters that don't emphasize vertical combat (a la Quake or Unreal). More importantly, it tracks like a champion. Tracking Method I'm mainly referring to "normal" vs. trackball here. Trackballs are more comfortable to use because they eliminate wrist movement, which can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome over time. I would actually recommend that anyone own a trackball in addition to their regular mouse. Trackballs work with equal efficiency to normal mouses in strategy games, adventure games and RPGs, and there is even an underground debate amongst FPS players over which is better for that genre. Many FPS gamers swear by their trackball. Buttons More buttons = better, plain and simple. My G5 has 8 of the suckers, not counting the four directions of the scroll wheel. And you know what? I use 'em all. I honestly don't think I could switch back to a mouse with any less buttons, unless it had some other really amazing feature that was going to change my computing life. The more functionality you have with your mouse, the more it frees up your keyboard hand. Not only does this make you a more efficient player, it also reduces strain on your keyboard hand. In sum, I would say that a quality mouse is well worth investing in for any computer user, gamer or otherwise. Once you lay your hand on a truly excellent mouse, trust me, you will appreciate the difference.
Yeah...I enjoy the improved sensitivity and grip of my Logitech G5 over my old generic optical mouse. The programmable buttons are quite convenient for normal use too.
I'm using a Microsoft Habu and I used a Logitech MX-518 before that and I can tell you a good gaming mouse can make a difference in most games. To top it off Laser mice are much more accurate then your standard optical. For shooters a gaming mouse can make a world of difference.
First of all there is a huge difference between wireless and cord mouse...i have tried all...and found that the best gaming mouse whether its an FPS or RTS is the Razer Diamondback plasma...now thats sensitivity at its best...its far superior than my old mx310...at least in CS:Source
I have a corded black Microsoft optical mose, one of those cheap ones, and I'm very happy with it. I can play both online and off and it doesn't give me much trouble.
I've always found the cordless mice to slow down the gameplay in online games, especially FPS. Thus I have always used the once with cords. For the most time of my gaming history I've always used cheap mouses, you know the kind of one you get when you buy a new computer set, but for more than a year ago I bought a Razer Copperhead along side an ICEMAT and it sure makes a real difference! But, I won't say that just because it worked better for me it will for all the others...
I've always just stuck with wired mouses. I don't often trust things that are wireless...Skullheart
i have blutooth built in mine...whicj i didnt find out till today haha. but blutooth is really good id say. i played c&c 3 and warcraft for like the last 2 or 3 days and the battery is great- and no lag communication what so ever
I think to a point a good mouse makes a difference. Hand conformation (comfort), number of buttons, responseand precision (to a point ( :P )) all make large differences in your gameplay, but things like mouse weight, ridiculous precision and nitro boosts are all overkill that are not worth the price.
Short answer: yes, absolutely. The most important feature of any mouse is its tracking ability. Generally, the higher the DPI, the better, but you also have to make sure that your USB port is being polled at the same rate, which is a feature of the software that comes with the mouse -- hopefully, anyway. Unfortunately, a lot of mouse (among other input devices) drivers don't provide any way of adjusting the USB polling rate, which makes a high DPI rating somewhat pointless. But the impact of using the right mouse doesn't stop there: Corded vs. Cordless I would never use a cordless mouse because I mostly just play FPSs, and wireless mice are prone to skipping. Even the slightest glitch could throw off a critical shot or leave you facing somewhere besides the direction of the enemy, which is definitely a bad, bad thing. However, it's probably not a big deal in strategy games or MMORPGs where most of your mousing just manipulates a 2D interface. For those, you're going to want to strive for comfort, and if that, to you, is a cordless mouse, then so be it. Size Smaller mice allow for smaller, more precise movements, as are needed in most FPSs. A bigger mouse will give you more area to rest your hand, which can be a lot more comfortable. I use a Logitech G5, which isn't a small mouse by any means, but I think it handles just fine in most modern first-person shooters that don't emphasize vertical combat (a la Quake or Unreal). More importantly, it tracks like a champion. Tracking Method I'm mainly referring to "normal" vs. trackball here. Trackballs are more comfortable to use because they eliminate wrist movement, which can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome over time. I would actually recommend that anyone own a trackball in addition to their regular mouse. Trackballs work with equal efficiency to normal mouses in strategy games, adventure games and RPGs, and there is even an underground debate amongst FPS players over which is better for that genre. Many FPS gamers swear by their trackball. Buttons More buttons = better, plain and simple. My G5 has 8 of the suckers, not counting the four directions of the scroll wheel. And you know what? I use 'em all. I honestly don't think I could switch back to a mouse with any less buttons, unless it had some other really amazing feature that was going to change my computing life. The more functionality you have with your mouse, the more it frees up your keyboard hand. Not only does this make you a more efficient player, it also reduces strain on your keyboard hand. In sum, I would say that a quality mouse is well worth investing in for any computer user, gamer or otherwise. Once you lay your hand on a truly excellent mouse, trust me, you will appreciate the difference.JN_Fenrir
Well said! I just switched to a mouse with a higher dpi and noticed the sensitivity really helps out while playing FPS games.
Ive used a high dollar mouse (logitech revolution) and I couldnt really see a difference that would dramically impact playing a game. I have a $5 mouse (optical) and I just use Windows to up the sensitivity. Works great.
there will be a diffrence but i'ld prefer one that fits my hand well, the one i've got at the moment sometimes hurts to use so i'm going to get a wireless logitech i think, so i can game from my bed nice and comfortably
I find that my Logitech mx1000 wireless laser works really when it comes to precision (the problem is that it acts up quite often making it unplayable, especially in demanding games like oblivion). So I find that I use my good ol' MX510 most of the time.
Yea, there's a big difference. Going from a $3-$20 dollar mouse to a $35-$60 dollar mouse is a huge improvement. It will help a lot. But the difference between a $35-$60 mouse a $70-$115 mouse is minimal.
I am using the Logitech MX Revoultion, and there is no delay what so ever. Its a really fast, controllable mouse with an awesome scrolling feature. £60 well spent indeed.
I think anything above a ball mouse is about as far as you need to go truthfully. ptical, lazer etc. I think after that it's about the design ergonomics of the mouse itself.
But tis true if you wanna improve your chances while aiming the most poweful mieces should give you a tiny improvement in precision. where tiny at high speeds equals the diff between a chip or a chunk of enemy flesh..oohhh
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