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Best wireless gaming mouse? - [H]ard|Forum
I know wireless gaming mouse is an oxymoron, but it is a must for me.
I use my computer as a HTPC, so it sits at a distance of like 9 feet.
I have a basic wireless mouse, but it is lacking for games.
Help me choose the best wireless mouse.
Ones I am looking at are the Logitech G7, Microsoft Sidewinder X8, and Razor Mamba.
Anyone have any input?
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Are you looking for a keyboard/mouse combo or just the mouse?
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Just a mouse. I currently have a keyboard mouse combo and the keyboard seems to work fine.
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I've been using the Mamba for about a week now.
I had a G5 but the cord was getting in the way in the keyboard/mouse tray.
It's a wonderful gaming mouse and significantly better than the G5 IMO.
It is the best sniping mouse I've used in TF2 and it is excellent for jumping and shooting as a soldier.
The movement of the mouse itself is very smooth without being too slippery and the cursor moves exactly where you want on the screen.
Very accurate. The only downside is that the charging stand is only on when the computer is on but have had no charging issues so far.
Zero lag....you can tell when you snipe.
Make sure to set polling rate to max.
As far as appearance, there is no better looking mouse.
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I've been using a G7 for a while and I like it.
The biggest questions will be your handed-ness, as the G7 is no good for lefties, and how big you like em (heh.)
I have comparatively small hands and the G7 feels very snug in my hand.
Plenty of buttons too, sensitivity controls are good.
One thing I hate is the recharging, as my batteries seemingly run out of juice within a couple of hours.
I've also had issues with interference with my WiFi adaptor on my laptop, which you'd think wouldnt happen.
As such, switched back to wired mice.
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One more vote for the Mamba.
I love mine.
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Mamba is the first serious wireless gaming mouse, I use my friends one at a LAN party and it was awesome.
1000hz polling rate, 5600dpi, can't go wrong, other than the price which is a bit OTT.
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Mamba all the way.
Had one and loved it but I had to ditch it for my G500 because I am totally addicted to Logitech's infinite scroll capability.
If Razer would incorporate this into their mice I would leave Logitech in a heartbeat.
On another note Razer's other wireless mouse, the Orochi, is the best laptop mouse I have ever used too.
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The Microsoft X8 SideWinder has proven pretty darn good for me.
After batteling with my 4 year old wired Optical Logitech that was dying, I found the X8 on amazon for $55 shipped to my door about 2 weeks ago.
I read all the reviews on the top 3 wireless gaming mice, but I couldn't justify a $120 price tag for the Mamba, though I'm sure its nice.
I have large hands and have had great success in getting used to my X8.
The magnetic charge jack, if you even want to call it that, is pretty neat/convenient.
Also the customizable bottom pads are working great with my RatPadz mouse pad (using the white ones for reference).
Games I've heavily tested with it:
DoD
CS1.6
L4D2 Demo
Bottom line:
All of these Gaming wireless mice are quite compatible in terms of latency, being pretty much zero lag.
It might just boil down to you making a trip to Best Buy, Frys, Microcenter etc.
To put one under your finger tips to find whats the most comfortable to you.
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I don't have anything but walmart where I live, so it is hard to test something.
I have narrowed it down to the sidewinder and mamba.
My friend has the sidewinder, so I can test that out see how much I like it.
It looks too big though.
I like smaller mice, so the mamba might be for me.
The price is just so much =(
Anyone actually use the sensitivity change buttons in games?
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Go to a bestbuy they have tons of pc gaming stuff, at least mine does.
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Quote: : Anyone actually use the sensitivity change buttons in games?
Actually, I've have yet to use the 3 DPI settings in a game, but I have found the DPI quite useful for using Photoshop.
My 3 settings are: 2000, 1000, 550 and while I'm working on a photo its really nice for extended accuracy in the lower DPI ranges when an image is blown up.
Also if I'm working across my 2x 23"monitors + 1x 26"HDTV setup, I switch it over to 2000dpi and with minimal wrist movement I can span all screens with ease.
The X8 is no doubt bigger then the Mamba, I'm not sure about actual weight specs or physical size, but it is a large mouse.
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Yes, I use the sensitivity buttons in games.
In Killing floor I run at 1000 dpi (middle setting) and occasionally turn it up if I need to spin around fast.
It's a subtle tool in the bag.
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The mouse I use now isnt smooth.
I gently push it and i can feel it jumping as it breaks friction then stops again.
What makes a mouse smoothly glide?
I am thinking more and more about just getting the mamba.
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The bottom material thats on the mouse itself and the surface its sitting on need to comply with eachother to get the best/least restrictive movement.
What mouse pad, if any, are you using?
The Mamba is a good mouse, then again, it better be for that price!
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I am using a very generic mouse pad.
Just about as generic as you can get.
Have any suggestions?
Will a ratpadz solve some of my problems?
I will give it a shot before I try using a $120 mouse on a 5c mouse pad.
Can the mamba work on a ratpadz?
I hear high performance mice suck on high performance mouse pads.
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I have never heard of that, and I'd be willing to put money down that high end mice would not suffer with mobility/tracking due to a high quality pad.
There is a thread for the most prefered mouse pads here on [H].
It took about a week to get used to but now I can hardly stand any less then what I have now ...talk about spoiled.
Right now they are having a nice little $5 discount on the Ratpadz XT, check it out .
If your looking for a larger surface, skim through the above thread, I'm sure you can find something that suits your needs.
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$120 for a mouse just seems a bit out there for me.
I'm also sort of looking for a new wireless gaming-type mouse but I can't spend over $60.
I just commited to buy Fallout 3 and I am very satisfied with my MX518s but would like something wireless.
HTPC setting so 20-30 foot range is a must.
I have a ratpadz XT.
I currently use a logitech 2.4 Ghz keyboard, not sure of the model because I'm at work.
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Some reviews/users are saying that the X8 doesn't work very well with cloth mouse pads, true?
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Quote: : The mouse I use now isnt smooth.
I gently push it and i can feel it jumping as it breaks friction then stops again.
What makes a mouse smoothly glide?
I am thinking more and more about just getting the mamba.
The mamba slides beautimously.
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