New mouse...

[Shady]

My mouse recently had a run in with a cup of Cordial and sadly i had to retire it....:sweat:
So i started wondering what sort of mouse i should get next.... then i realised i knew nothing about mouses.... so if you could explain the technical stuff i need to know it would be helpful.

So can someone give me tips about some good simple gaming mouse models to look out for that i can pick up at a reasonable price and where can i get them??

[S.O.P]

What does simple mean? Does it need a thousand buttons, macro functions, airplane-dropping lasers with 1000000 DPI?

I like my mouse, even though it's 2 years old. It's simple, it works.

http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=mx518

[Frenzal]

Logitech G9. Won't go wrong. Also there's at least one other thread with a tonne a mouse stuff somewhere...buggered if i can be bothered fishing it up for ya though :)

[S.O.P]

I just looked at the G9, for reference on how old my one was.

Could it get, seriously, any uglier?

[Frenzal]

Ugly is the wrong word. I believe what you were after was "manly"

[Shady]

What does simple mean? Does it need a thousand buttons, macro functions, airplane-dropping lasers with 1000000 DPI?

ummmmm:blink:

It needs the two buttons on the side at least??
but that's why i made the thread, cos i know nothing :D

And i was thinking about getting the G9 but it scares me

[Spectre8]

G9 is simply the bestest mouse you could possibly get. Yup it looks ugly, even manly! :) But it's one of the most comfortable mouses I've used, and seriously, it's just plain and simply made specifically for gamers. Look at it!! It's not like they've taken a normal mouse and "added game" to it - it's built from the ground up to be a hard core gaming mouse - and they've delivered.

Retails new for $88 and it'll be one of the best and cheapest additions to your gaming rig ever.

[CaptAndy]

2 tips to look for when it comes to a gaming mouse imo...

1. must be laser....not optical...
2. Do NOT get cordless....

[howlin_mad_murdock0]

my mouse broke and now im stuck with this ball one but its great!!

[GruAncH]

2 tips to look for when it comes to a gaming mouse imo...

1. must be laser....not optical...
2. Do NOT get cordless....


Whats wrong with optical?

[daveee]

I've got cordless and I still manage to beat the pants off everyone.

Though its Bluetooth, so the better variety of the cordless offerings :P

[Alithian.mac.au]

2 tips to look for when it comes to a gaming mouse imo...

1. must be laser....not optical...
2. Do NOT get cordless....

What's wrong with cordless?

I've been pure cordless since 2003 and I doubt I'll go back. The batteries last months and are rechargable; plus the batteries give a nice weight to the mouse, allowing it to stick to my icemat better.

I'd say it's more about your mousepad than the mouse these days, unless you're comparing a G9 to say.. an itty bitty laptop mouse/non full-size mouse.

I've been happy with the laser mouse that came with my S530 keyboard/mouse combo.

Get a decent mousepad! (icemat, steelpad, FATpad.) They may seem more expensive than you'd think but they last for years and years; I've had my icemat since 2003.

[daveee]

http://www.woolworths.co.uk /product_images/13/58/13/13581314.jpg

get one of these

[Bahlye]

Well if we are going down the "unmanly" path..

Heres the one...;)


http://i230.photobucket.com /albums/ee118/bahlye/K-FB051205_l.jpg


Hello Kitty Mouse.... :not_i:

[VisOne]

If your looking for a good entry level mouse that's cheap but still has 7 buttons and on the fly sensitivity control you cant go past the MX518 (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/187&cl=us,en) Prices (http://www.staticice.com.au /cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=MX518) I have being using this mouse now for 3 years and I love it. Good feel its not to big or too small good weight and heaps of buttons that are all in the right place, FOR A RIGHT HANDED PERSON.

However if you want to go all out and get a great mouse then I sugguest the Cyber Sniper - Stinger (http://www.cybersnipa.com/us/products/stinger-gaming-mouse.php) this mouse is GREAT. Heaps of macro buttons and has weights & Teflon feet hell the list goes on I have used it and I love it. If I didn't crash my car then this would be the mouse I would be getting with my new computer.

BTW theres nothing wrong with optical mice in my opinion however I certainly agree that cordless mice are not the way to go yet.

[Shady]

Yeah i was looking at the MX518 yesterday
I put it on my most likely list

And Bahlye i don't think i can think of a smartass comment about the hello kitty mouse....
its to shameful :P

[VisOne]

Yeah its a good mouse I use the 2 extra buttons all the time I have 1 set-up for commander VOIP and 1 for squad VOIP and I push down the scroll wheel for TS. Not to mention the normal forward & backwards functions on firefox, IE & general windows explorer.

[Shotgun]

i have a Microsoft USB Optical mouse and it has 2 buttons and a scroll wheel.
I rocks... wanna fight about it?

[Ablack77]

Razor-Lachesis

Bought this a couple of months ago and haven't looked back:

http://www.razerzone.com/p-66-razer-lachesis-gaming-mouse.aspx

[Sgt.trip]

i have the Logitech MX revolution laser optical cordless mouse..... it is soo smooth and fits the hand comfortable.... recommend it to anyone!!

[GI.Gazza]

I've got a MX-518 and it works fine, have not tried much else gaming wise though.

[neftaly]

Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1A is what it says under mine. 5 buttons, great for lefties too. This is the one I use to rack up millions of kills against you guys.

I had my last Intellimouse for 5 years, but decided to get a new one a I managed to chop the cord somehow. This thing is so tough you can use it as a mele weapon when your gun jams.

I've tried laser ones and wireless ones and all that junk, but for 1/4 of the price this thing beats their asses (get a good mousepad too, I have a steelpad qck mini or something).
It's excellent for "Twitch" gaming, I used to play a lot of CS and UT back in the day.

[CDN-SMOKEJUMPER]

Get the G9, as soon as I upgrade I'm getting that.

[S.O.P]

MX-518 for the win.

Word to all my MX-518 brothers.

[Frenzal]

http://i230.photobucket.com /albums/ee118/bahlye/K-FB051205_l.jpg

Throwing away my G9, Buying it now.

[Shady]

It would suit your personality perfectly :P

[Slavak]

I got a G9. Its a fantastic mouse. You won't regret getting one.

[VisOne]

MX-518 for the win.

Word to all my MX-518 brothers.

F-ing A mate :sweat: