Best PC Gaming Mouse?

[hunterx280]

My mouse is old. I mean, it functions just fine for pointing and clicking things but I've used other peoples machines with gaming mice and it just feels smoother. I'm in the market for a new mouse and I'm wondering what people have and why they like it or wish they had of gotten something else, etc. Here are a few that I'm looking at.

SteelSeries Ikari (http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Ikari-Laser-Mouse-Black/dp/B000W6MEXS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230746257&sr=8-1)

Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2177894,00.asp)

Microsoft SideWinder Mouse (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2192281,00.asp)

Razer DeathAdder (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2084987,00.asp)

Ideazon Reaper Edge (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2229549,00.asp)

So far I'm leaning towards either the SteelSeries Ikari because PC Gamer rated it the best mouse ever and I figure these guys play a lot of games so that's pretty high praise or the Razer DeathAdder. I like both of these because they don't have a lot of lights. I hate LEDs.

Anyway, what do you guys think and why?

EDIT: Oops, forgot to add the ExtremeTech (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2337648,00.asp) link.

[Wraith]

Note: For the Razer mice, you can turn off the LEDs from the software.

I just got a Lachesis, and one of the first things I did was turn off the pulsating logo light. I left the scroller light on, but it can be turned off, too.

It's replacing a Microsoft optical 5000, so I can't really comment on how the Lachesis compares to other gaming mice. I'm still getting used to the higher sensitivity, but it's great to have a "notched" scroll wheel again.

[itchyeyes]

I use a G5. I like that the texturing keeps it from ever really feeling greasy or sweaty. However, I can't really comment on how it relates to other gaming mice.

[Ghostbear]

I love the G5, it keeps me warm at night.

[Chill]

Logitech MX518 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178)

Nothing really exciting, but it has buttons to increase/decrease mouse sensitivity on the fly, which can be really useful for some. Plus, its well priced.

Picking a mouse is extremely subjective, and reviews will only get you so far. Be prepared to return whatever you get.

[hunterx280]

Logitech MX518 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178)

Nothing really exciting, but it has buttons to increase/decrease mouse sensitivity on the fly, which can be really useful for some. Plus, its well priced.

Picking a mouse is extremely subjective, and reviews will only get you so far. Be prepared to return whatever you get.

I think that's the mouse my roommate has. I haven't played any games with it but it makes his mouse movement so smooth it's ridiculous. I fiddled with the settings to see if it was just the sensitivity but I can't replicate it.

[tacitus]

I have been using the G5 for a year or so; the texture is nice and it fits my hand. I don't use the thumb buttons much. It looks like you have gotten 3 write-ins for the G5.

[TheKeck]

I have a Logitech Mx518. Don't know if it's the best ever, but I sure love it.

[Wackman3000]

Another vote for the G5 here.

[Rogue_hunter]

Razer and Logitech G series are the only ones worth ever owning.

[hunterx280]

So I am seeing the G5 a lot and I'm really considering it but I have another question. What's the difference between the G5 and the G9?

[Wackman3000]

Mostly the shape, which I did not like.

I believe the G5 is based off an older gaming mouse and it just feels right in your hands. I found the G9 to feel clunky in my hand.

[crazyD]

Logitech MX518 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178)

Nothing really exciting, but it has buttons to increase/decrease mouse sensitivity on the fly, which can be really useful for some. Plus, its well priced.

Picking a mouse is extremely subjective, and reviews will only get you so far. Be prepared to return whatever you get.

That's what I use. An excellent mouse.

[Bad Buddha]

I've got a PAX Limited Edition Razer Deathadder that is cooler than anything that you have. :p

It replaced a Logitech MX518 that is probably one of the better mice out there if they could just beef up the Teflon feet. I've had two MX518's lose their Teflon pads. The Razer has large secure pads - Nice!

I gave my son a Razer Diamondback 3G for Christmas (Got it cheap from the GoGamer Black Friday sale); haven't heard a report back from him yet.

[Ghostbear]

Mostly the shape, which I did not like.

I believe the G5 is based off an older gaming mouse and it just feels right in your hands. I found the G9 to feel clunky in my hand.

It is simply one of the most comfortable mice I have ever used.

[hunterx280]

Mostly the shape, which I did not like.

I believe the G5 is based off an older gaming mouse and it just feels right in your hands. I found the G9 to feel clunky in my hand.

Yeah, it seemed kind of like it had a lot of corners which seemed odd for the hand.

[Vyzov]

Ugh, fuck the G9. That thing feels horrible. Get a G5. The new ones with the two thumb buttons are really nice. I have the older model with only one button and I always said the only way they could make a better mouse was to add another thumb button. Then they did!

That being said, the G9 really is a better mouse then the G5. If logitech ever comes out with a G5 like grip for the G9, I'll get in in a second. They did mention that they were going to come out with more then just the two grips that shipped with the mouse.

[Shadowstorm]

Another G5 user here.

[Disgustipated]

G5 is nice, and the MX 518 is a classic. I'm curious as to how the G9 is, though.

[KingGorilla]

If mr Razer Diamondback had holes, I would fuck them. It is a superbly designed mouse. Very responsive, button placement on either side is perfect(even for my sausage fingers). Only downside is sticker-shock from 50-60 bucks depending. It is worth every penny. Shame you missed GoGamer's sale last month, I snagged a new one for 20 bucks.

[SilentScreams]

I just replaced my old, dying Logitech MX1000 with a Razer Lachesis and as much as it sucks to be wired again, the mouse itself is awesome. I'd highly recommend it.

[spcialk]

I own everyone with a generic MS 5 button mouse. Optical awesome, and eeaaassssy clicking makes for sweet zombie killing and cod4 murdering. :-)

[Wackman3000]

You own everyone eh? Funny I don't see you at our TF2 nights...

I smell a challenge. :)

[spcialk]

You own everyone eh? Funny I don't see you at our TF2 nights...

I smell a challenge. :)

Accepted! my steam id is totaldiscord, and my handle is spcialk.cog. I prefer L4D and Call of Duty 4. Favorite quote" I was a little worried because going up against you is a pain in my ass"

[axion]

L4D it is then :). Are you in the CoG steam group?

[MinorHero]

G5 for me as well. The G9 is a piece of shit for most gamers cause it requires the user to hold it in a "claw" format. By that I mean the mouse is physically much shorter then a G5. Where the G5 can be palmed (your palm pressing against the back of the mouse), the G9 is not long enough to palm without your fingers falling off the end. So you instead must raise your palm off of the mouse while keeping your fingers on the buttons to direct the mouse. Some gamers prefer this style but I think thats crap especially for longer playing sessions. Thus the G9 should not be considered at all if you prefer to palm your mouse.

I have to say I like the look of that Steelseries. I use a G5 and couldn't be happier. But if it melted into slag tomorrow I would probably buy that steelseries just to try it out.

[hunterx280]

Favorite quote" I was a little worried because going up against you is a pain in my ass"

Yeah, a pain in my ass, but that's not saying much. I suck LOL!

[spcialk]

L4D it is then :). Are you in the CoG steam group?

Yup! See you there. I'll gather my posse. What're you up to tomorrow?

[axion]

Yup! See you there. I'll gather my posse. What're you up to tomorrow?

Not sure. We don't need to plan something specific, Wack just needs to see how could your mouse skillz really are. Added you BTW.

[Wackman3000]

I'm sure if you have 4 people, I could easily gather a crew to play against you guys.

Tomorrow I plan on recovering from a wicked hangover, but maybe in the evening. Usually when we start up versus matches it's just out of the blue with friends list spamming.

[crazyD]

I don't believe I will be doing anything tomorrow. Feel free to shoot me an invite if I'm on.

[spcialk]

Not sure. We don't need to plan something specific, Wack just needs to see how could your mouse skillz really are. Added you BTW.

I'm sure if you have 4 people, I could easily gather a crew to play against you guys.

Tomorrow I plan on recovering from a wicked hangover, but maybe in the evening. Usually when we start up versus matches it's just out of the blue with friends list spamming.

Awesome and Awesome, I'll be recovering too. Not sure if I can get 4, but we can grab some other Coggies :-)

[hunterx280]

Awesome and Awesome, I'll be recovering too. Not sure if I can get 4, but we can grab some other Coggies :-)

Math is not your strong suit apparently because you obviously need 3. You count as one. And of course there is me, so you only need two.

[spcialk]

Math is not your strong suit apparently because you obviously need 3. You count as one. And of course there is me, so you only need two.


Can't be bothered to do Math! I'm frantically moving my mouse around to warm up! (Plus I've got Ben as well, really I only need 1)

[hunterx280]

Can't be bothered to do Math! I'm frantically moving my mouse around to warm up! (Plus I've got Ben as well, really I only need 1)

Wasn't sure if you were going to count him as he is new. He is doing pretty well though so I couldn't hurt. All ya need to do is get Food in on this and we have a team.

[spcialk]

Wasn't sure if you were going to count him as he is new. He is doing pretty well though so I couldn't hurt. All ya need to do is get Food in on this and we have a team.

Great idea! Send him a message for me!

[Wackman3000]

Sorry, but Food Nipple is part of MY team. I was playing Source games with him while you were still a load in your dad's testies. ;)

[hunterx280]

Sorry, but Food Nipple is part of MY team. I was playing Source games with him while you were still a load in your dad's testies. ;)

Considering Source came out while we were in college, I highly doubt that but nice try. :D

[Food Nipple]

Wackman got to me first, and I'll be rocking my generic Microsoft mouse.

[hunterx280]

Wackman got to me first, and I'll be rocking my generic Microsoft mouse.

That's hypocrisy! You and your generic MS mouse must come shoot zombie faces with us and our generic MS mice!

[Wackman3000]

Muahahahah, and so it begins.

I shall amass an army far beyond anything seen in this realm and our furious wrath shall destroy anything in it's path.

[spcialk]

Muahahahah, and so it begins.

I shall amass an army far beyond anything seen in this realm and our furious wrath shall destroy anything in it's path.

Sounds a lot like "Aragorn: It is an army bred for a single purpose: to destroy the world of men. They will be here by nightfall. "

But guess what? They lost too :p

[spcialk]

Muahahahah, and so it begins.

I shall amass an army far beyond anything seen in this realm and our furious wrath shall destroy anything in it's path.

Hunter and I are thinking noon. What say you gentlemen?

[Wackman3000]

Noon? I was thinking more in the evening since I will definitely be up late partying, so sleeping in is in the plan for me.

[spcialk]

Noon? I was thinking more in the evening since I will definitely be up late partying, so sleeping in is in the plan for me.


Noon PST? (GMC -8) what time zone are you in?

[hunterx280]

Noon? I was thinking more in the evening since I will definitely be up late partying, so sleeping in is in the plan for me.

EDIT: Gah! spcialk beat me to it.

I guess we should ask, what time zone are you in? We are in PST.

[axion]

This thread has taken a turn for the awesome! He is Central Time I believe, Winnipeg.

[Vyzov]

He's in CST.

[Wackman3000]

Anyone who would like to join my squad can send me a steam message. I already have the Nipple of Food, so I'll need 2 more skilled players, which means NO VYZOVZ!

:)

[spcialk]

This thread has taken a turn for the awesome! He is Central Time I believe, Winnipeg.

hmm, what time central do you propose? I like middle of the day tomorrow, but whateve'

2pm pst/4cst is what I say, but i am not married to it

[Food Nipple]

I don't think we're going to have a full team together in time for this today. I 2 PST is too late for me on the East Coast, I've got somewhere to be at 5:30, which is 2:30 PST.

[Lance Uppercut]

I thought this thread was about gaming mice?

I roll with the MX518, and it hasn't failed me so far.

[hunterx280]

We can do another day, doesn't have to be today or even this week. We just gotta do this eventually :D

[Wackman3000]

Wow we jacked the SHIT out of this thread, but ya I believe we are still gonna try to get a game going later on, I assume 3 - 4 hours or so.

Just message me on steam and we can get a chat going to figure out a solid time. I've already talked to a few people earlier today to make sure they were down with a later game, since I am still in rough shape from last night.

[hunterx280]

Nah, it's not a thread jack. This is a competition to see if the generic MS mouse is decent. That's why we should get Food Nipple.

[Grifter]

I use the Logitech G7 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104203) and love it. If it had one more button on the side like the old MX770 it would be almost perfect.

[Chaos Machine]

Razer's quality is something to be desired of, i went through THREE diamondbacks and two copperheads over the course of 3 years, and I am not particularly hard on my mice, I had a regular 10 dollar microsoft optical that lasted me for several years prior to this. However they made good on the warranties and sent me back a new one each time which is the only reason i am still using a copperhead now.

[spcialk]

Razer's quality is something to be desired of, i went through THREE diamondbacks and two copperheads over the course of 3 years, and I am not particularly hard on my mice, I had a regular 10 dollar microsoft optical that lasted me for several years prior to this. However they made good on the warranties and sent me back a new one each time which is the only reason i am still using a copperhead now.

See! They are Awesome AND durable! MSFT mouse ftw...asap...pdq

[hunterx280]

See! They are Awesome AND durable! MSFT mouse ftw...asap...pdq

I'm not contesting their quality. I have an old two button optical scroll wheel, from when they really first started doing scroll wheels. This thing is at least 6 years old. I want something with higher DPI. It's not a bad mouse. I just want something a little fancier.

[RandoM51]

I use the Logitech G7 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104203) and love it. If it had one more button on the side like the old MX770 it would be almost perfect.
Ditto, cords are so archaic.

That said, the mousewheel on my g7 has been acting up for ages.

[Grifter]

Ditto, cords are so archaic.

That said, the mousewheel on my g7 has been acting up for ages.

That sucks, on average about how long does the battery last on your G7.

[OldeWolf]

Razer diamondback here. I prefer it corded because wireless goes batshit insane and have a half second delay. Being wired makes absolutely sure that I get my pointer exactly when I want it where I want it at that exact moment. ;)

[Grifter]

Razer diamondback here. I prefer it corded because wireless goes batshit insane and have a half second delay. Being wired makes absolutely sure that I get my pointer exactly when I want it where I want it at that exact moment. ;)

I've never had a problem with it and I've been using wireless mice going on 6 years now.

[RandoM51]

That sucks, on average about how long does the battery last on your G7.

6 to 8 hours of constant use, maybe? Definitely shorter than they did when I first got it. Doesn't really bother me since it is still long enough for the other battery to have recharged.

[Grifter]

yeah, sounds about right. Mine seem to float between 8-12 depending on usage I just wanted to make sure being as that they used to last for a couple of days or so.

I wonder if Logitech sells the batteries individually?

[pheriannath]

I use a Logitech G9 over the G5 (which is an awesome mouse) because unlike most, I actually use the "claw" method of holding a mouse, and the G9 is designed specifically with that grip in mind.

Most will want to use the G5 instead, which is not *quite* as nice a mouse, but the differences are so negligible that you shouldn't notice at all.

[Goronmon]

Love my G5.

The G9 is a piece of shit for most gamers cause it requires the user to hold it in a "claw" format.Is that hand position weird? I realized a while ago that I hold mice with the "claw" as you put it. I think it's a by-product of having slightly large hands and using smaller mice in my earlier PC years. I tend to make vertical mouse movements using only my fingers.

[c0m3d14n]

Logitech MX518 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178)

Nothing really exciting, but it has buttons to increase/decrease mouse sensitivity on the fly, which can be really useful for some. Plus, its well priced.

Picking a mouse is extremely subjective, and reviews will only get you so far. Be prepared to return whatever you get.

thats the mouse i use too

[KingGorilla]

Razer diamondback here. I prefer it corded because wireless goes batshit insane and have a half second delay. Being wired makes absolutely sure that I get my pointer exactly when I want it where I want it at that exact moment. ;)

I like you even more now. Also, if you are a south paw, Razer is the only company making ambidextrous mice that I know of, as far as button layout.

[cp#]

Another vote for the G5 here.

And another from me.

[Goronmon]

It's pretty funny how one-sided mice threads end up being. The main recommendations are always the MX518 and the G5, which are pretty much the same thing anyways.

[Lance Uppercut]

It's pretty funny how one-sided mice threads end up being. The main recommendations are always the MX518 and the G5, which are pretty much the same thing anyways.

Why not stick with the tried and true? I'm used to the feel of the MX518, and I'll probably not "upgrade" to another more expensive mouse if only because I'm used to the feel of my current one.