What kind of mouse do you use for gaming?

Rob Williams · 03-14-2005, 09:18 PM

What kind of mouse are you using for your gaming?

I have always used an Optical mouse, but lately have been using the MX1000 from Logitech. It's an awesome mouse, but doesn't seem that it's built for gaming, I think just because it's cordless. More tests to be had for sure though, as I will likely change my mind.

There are a ton of different mice for gaming, so which do you use? Logitech has a new pure gamers mouse coming out [MX518], which looks hopeful, since you can change your DPI during play.

Just want to know what everyone uses.. so I can have more excuses why I suck so bad at UT and CS: S.

Will Nave · 03-15-2005, 10:52 AM

I use a wired black and gray logitech mouse with dual optical sensors.

* A 2X optical sensor-up to 800 dpi
* Three customizable buttons and a scroll wheel
* WebWheelÃ¢â€žÂ¢ software for smarter Internet browsing
* Comfortable in either hand

Muddy · 03-16-2005, 12:36 AM

i have a mx510. The mx518 just has better dpi. I love my mouse.

Mike Delorme · 03-16-2005, 12:38 AM

I use the mx 700 wireless from logitech, though most of the buttons arent compatable with most games. I think im going to try the new one logitech is coming out with soon, the mx530 is it?

Will Nave · 03-16-2005, 09:31 AM

This is my Workmouse...

It's an IBM Scrollpoint Pro 800dpi optic mouse.

Rob Williams · 03-16-2005, 11:32 AM

Expect a review of the MX518 tomorrow or Friday.

Mike, you play CS right? How do you find playing those types of games with a cordles mouse? I found that the control was a little worse, because I have the habit of lifting my mouse, moving it, and it then moving me in game. That doesn't happen with optical.

madstork91 · 03-20-2005, 11:28 AM

I use the standard sony vaio mouse with cord... There isnt really a name for it...

Why? Cause it came with the computer and if i keep it clean it works fine for what i use it for...

Muddy · 03-20-2005, 03:37 PM

i use mx510 maybe once i get more money ill gethte mx518 and see if i can tell a difference. I love this mouse its so comfortable. B4 this mouse ive always had crappy microsoft ball mouses, they were horrible

Rob Williams · 03-20-2005, 04:07 PM

Oh yeah..

If anyone besides me lives in Canada.. Staples are selling the MX510 for $18.88..

$30 instant rebate and a $10 mail-in.

Good deal for sure.. considering the other day they were $60CAN.

Mike Delorme · 03-22-2005, 01:58 AM

Yea Rob, CS is my life:-) I do find find that a broblem, when it happens, But I changed my mouse sensitivity up so i can turn faster that has helped. But I find the lifting of the mouse problem also effects me on cord mice too, all opticals do that i think, so i cant wait to try this mx518, looks nice :-P

ultragooey · 03-25-2005, 05:35 PM

I still use my Razer Boomslang. It's about 4 years old but still awesome.

Rob Williams · 03-25-2005, 05:45 PM

Ahh.. the boomslang.

I used one when they came out. I remember the ads, I think they were with the game Hitman.

Good times.

ultragooey · 03-25-2005, 05:49 PM

Yea, my old roommate and I scored 2 of them at Frag4 in Dallas, waaaay back in 2000. I still have a V5 6000 vid card from the same convention. remember those?

reptilezs · 03-26-2005, 09:29 AM

im still using my first optical mouse a logitech wheel mouse optical. its at least 3 years old. still going strong, the mouse feet are still there but one of them needs regluing. it also has some paint rubbed off on the finger pads

dukeman · 03-30-2005, 10:35 PM

just got a Razer Diamondback and it is the best mouse i have ever owned.

super accurate and fast as hell.

03-14-2005, 09:18 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	What kind of mouse do you use for gaming? What kind of mouse are you using for your gaming? I have always used an Optical mouse, but lately have been using the MX1000 from Logitech. It's an awesome mouse, but doesn't seem that it's built for gaming, I think just because it's cordless. More tests to be had for sure though, as I will likely change my mind. There are a ton of different mice for gaming, so which do you use? Logitech has a new pure gamers mouse coming out [MX518], which looks hopeful, since you can change your DPI during play. Just want to know what everyone uses.. so I can have more excuses why I suck so bad at UT and CS: S. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

03-16-2005, 12:36 AM	#3
Muddy E.M.I. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 60	i have a mx510. The mx518 just has better dpi. I love my mouse. __________________ AMD 64 3200+ Mobile Gigabyte K8NS 1024 PC3200 RAM PNY 6800 (16 Pipes, 3 Pixel Shaders) 2x 160gb SATA 500 X-Connect (bleh)

03-16-2005, 12:38 AM	#4
Mike Delorme Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 40	I use the mx 700 wireless from logitech, though most of the buttons arent compatable with most games. I think im going to try the new one logitech is coming out with soon, the mx530 is it? __________________ Mike Delorme To solve the most common computer problem - Check the connection between the chair and the computer

03-16-2005, 11:32 AM	#6
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Expect a review of the MX518 tomorrow or Friday. Mike, you play CS right? How do you find playing those types of games with a cordles mouse? I found that the control was a little worse, because I have the habit of lifting my mouse, moving it, and it then moving me in game. That doesn't happen with optical. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

03-20-2005, 03:37 PM	#8
Muddy E.M.I. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 60	i use mx510 maybe once i get more money ill gethte mx518 and see if i can tell a difference. I love this mouse its so comfortable. B4 this mouse ive always had crappy microsoft ball mouses, they were horrible __________________ AMD 64 3200+ Mobile Gigabyte K8NS 1024 PC3200 RAM PNY 6800 (16 Pipes, 3 Pixel Shaders) 2x 160gb SATA 500 X-Connect (bleh)

03-15-2005, 10:52 AM	#2
Will Nave E.M.I. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: [cornfield][beanfield][ME][Illinois River][cornfield][beanfield] Posts: 75	I use a wired black and gray logitech mouse with dual optical sensors. * A 2X optical sensor-up to 800 dpi * Three customizable buttons and a scroll wheel * WebWheelÃ¢â€žÂ¢ software for smarter Internet browsing * Comfortable in either hand

03-16-2005, 09:31 AM	#5
Will Nave E.M.I. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: [cornfield][beanfield][ME][Illinois River][cornfield][beanfield] Posts: 75	This is my Workmouse... It's an IBM Scrollpoint Pro 800dpi optic mouse.

03-20-2005, 11:28 AM	#7
madstork91 The One, The Only... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 1,434	I use the standard sony vaio mouse with cord... There isnt really a name for it... Why? Cause it came with the computer and if i keep it clean it works fine for what i use it for...

03-20-2005, 04:07 PM	#9
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Oh yeah.. If anyone besides me lives in Canada.. Staples are selling the MX510 for $18.88.. $30 instant rebate and a $10 mail-in. Good deal for sure.. considering the other day they were $60CAN. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

03-22-2005, 01:58 AM	#10
Mike Delorme Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 40	Yea Rob, CS is my life:-) I do find find that a broblem, when it happens, But I changed my mouse sensitivity up so i can turn faster that has helped. But I find the lifting of the mouse problem also effects me on cord mice too, all opticals do that i think, so i cant wait to try this mx518, looks nice :-P __________________ Mike Delorme To solve the most common computer problem - Check the connection between the chair and the computer

03-25-2005, 05:35 PM	#11
ultragooey Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY Posts: 13	I still use my Razer Boomslang. It's about 4 years old but still awesome.

03-25-2005, 05:45 PM	#12
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Ahh.. the boomslang. I used one when they came out. I remember the ads, I think they were with the game Hitman. Good times. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

03-25-2005, 05:49 PM	#13
ultragooey Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY Posts: 13	Yea, my old roommate and I scored 2 of them at Frag4 in Dallas, waaaay back in 2000. I still have a V5 6000 vid card from the same convention. remember those?

03-26-2005, 09:29 AM	#14
reptilezs Obliviot Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7	im still using my first optical mouse a logitech wheel mouse optical. its at least 3 years old. still going strong, the mouse feet are still there but one of them needs regluing. it also has some paint rubbed off on the finger pads

03-30-2005, 10:35 PM	#15
dukeman Obliviot Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 15	just got a Razer Diamondback and it is the best mouse i have ever owned. super accurate and fast as hell. __________________ GigaByte K8NS Ultra socket 939 3200+ Winnie Patriot Duel Channel PC-3200 w/ XBL (2 x 512) PNY Gforce 6800gt Enermax NoiseTaker EG475P-VE SFMA Swiftech MC6000-64, MCW50 gpu, DD MPC350, Dangerden Heatercore with shroud.

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