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xDuckyx
Profile Joined June 2011
United States28 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-04 22:06:54
October 04 2011 22:05 GMT
#1
Before I buy a mouse I want to do as much research as I can, and one of the biggest things that I wanted to find out is what you guys think is the best mouse for SC2 is or games in general. I have no set my mind on anything, but I would love a mouse that can accommodate my big hands. I am using a razer naga right now but I want to have a back up and eventual replacement once it breaks (A lot of things just break down on me quickly, and for no reason T.T). Money isn't an issue for me but I want the best bang for my buck and don't want anything flashy other than what I need.
Give me some ideas of where to look, Thanks.

EDIT: I palm my mice, if that helps narrow it down
DrGreen
Profile Joined July 2010
Poland708 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-04 22:11:29
October 04 2011 22:11 GMT
#2
first of all use search option ><

then buy Razer Deathadder/imperator or ss Xai/sensei, depending on how much money u have to spare.
LunaSea
Profile Joined October 2011
Luxembourg369 Posts
October 04 2011 22:11 GMT
#3
Like it's said on most posts, there isn't a "best mouse".
It depends on a lot of factors.

Personaly I have a palmgrip and really like my "Razer DeathAdder".
"Your f*cking wrong, but I respect your opinion" --Day[9]
DystopiaX
Profile Joined October 2010
United States16236 Posts
October 04 2011 22:14 GMT
#4
It basically comes down to feel and what you're most comfortable with, there's no right answers.
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
October 04 2011 22:21 GMT
#5
Well I can't say anything as I use fingergrip but my friend loves deathadder
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ReligionLOL
Profile Joined August 2011
United States137 Posts
October 05 2011 03:40 GMT
#6
The question OP should be asking is not what mouse should I get but what mouse should I not get. No one can tell you what the best mouse is, but many people can tell you which gaming mice made by razer and ss and logitec etc are shit.
A stupid man's report of what a clever man says can never be accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.
LanTAs
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1091 Posts
October 05 2011 05:44 GMT
#7
On October 05 2011 12:40 ReligionLOL wrote:
The question OP should be asking is not what mouse should I get but what mouse should I not get. No one can tell you what the best mouse is, but many people can tell you which gaming mice made by razer and ss and logitec etc are shit.


Wow, then might as not buy a mouse at all bro.

If you palm, a Lachesis is quite a good mouse, if you dont lift the godamned thing =.=

The Xai should be able to fit it, a deathadder might not be such a good idea as the mouse seems to slant down at a pretty hard angle.
Phayze
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2029 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 06:02:05
October 05 2011 05:57 GMT
#8
Dont buy a steel series mouse. They are all horrendous for competitive gaming due to inherent acceleration. Same thing goes for *Most* logitech mice, the only exceptions being the 510 and 518 (but they still have prediction). The Xai has 5% positive acceleration and the kinzu has more. If you're comfortable with acceleration, and comfortable with being inconsistent then by all means buy a xai/kinzu/sensei. Players like Idra use it because of sponsorship (Plus Idra uses a low resolution so he's less effected by acceleration)

For a competetive player, you're going to want to look for a mouse with an avago optical sensor (razer has a few, the deathadder was the first and most notable). Mice like the deathadder and CM storm spawn are currently the top choice for these, and this is why the deathadder was regarded the best mouse on the market, the CM storm spawn is cheap and has the newer line but is absolutely taking much of the competitive cs community by storm (but there is a new avago optical sensor and CM is already making prototypes with a developer kit). Zowie Mico is pretty good also,only if you are a fan of prediction which alternatively the deathadder has firmware updates that allow you to choose whether or not you want prediction, Making it better all around.

Just do not buy a laser sensor for competitive gaming... They are all trash.
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Joshuawesome
Profile Joined August 2011
United States57 Posts
October 05 2011 06:05 GMT
#9
i would look either at the deathadder (as previously stated) or the Logitech MX 518
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Performance-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B0007Z1M50/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317794711&sr=8-2

personally i have a deathadder and am very satisfied
T0fuuu
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Australia2275 Posts
October 05 2011 06:15 GMT
#10
Mx518 with the 1600 sensor. Still one of the most accurate mice around is ridiculously cheap and doesnt have any skipping or tracking problems that some lasers have and its built to last.


Deathadder seems to be a good mouse as well but i remember the early models had problems and razer stuff isnt that durable.
Son of Gnome
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States777 Posts
October 05 2011 06:52 GMT
#11
As a fellow palm user I have to say the g500 is amazing, honestly I know it isn't what most people think of as a rts mouse but its so good and I love it :D
Whatever happens, happens
Rachnar
Profile Joined October 2010
France1526 Posts
October 05 2011 06:55 GMT
#12
I personally own a g500 and imperator, both ergonomic and i love them, only reason i dont use my g500 anymore is because i have small hands so with such a big mouse ... so my razer feels a lot better.

If you have some friends who own some of these mouses try them out before buying
"What if it's a triple DK ?" "Then we cry" "Prepare your handkerchief then ..."
ePdeLay
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Australia220 Posts
October 05 2011 06:59 GMT
#13
deathadder, which is already pretty cheap. If you want a cheaper mouse go with microsoft intelli-mouse 3.0. Use search bar next time
gruff
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden2276 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 07:57:33
October 05 2011 07:13 GMT
#14
On October 05 2011 15:15 T0fuuu wrote:
Mx518 with the 1600 sensor. Still one of the most accurate mice around is ridiculously cheap and doesnt have any skipping or tracking problems that some lasers have and its built to last.


Deathadder seems to be a good mouse as well but i remember the early models had problems and razer stuff isnt that durable.


I agree with the mx518. Good price and it's also quite big so it's pretty good if you have big hands.
Twelve12
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia268 Posts
October 05 2011 07:19 GMT
#15
if you palm and want a razer mouse get a deathadder. Lachesis and imperator are both really really bad imo. I think that zowie mico is the best rts mouse atm but it's only good if you use claw or fingertip grip. If you want a palm grip probably try logitech or a deathadder
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
October 05 2011 07:26 GMT
#16
the Sensai is pretty but like 1/3 of the function on the mouse you will never ever use.

g9x is a solid mouse, have had it for over 3 years.

death adder is a ergonomic mouse, don't like the feel plus mouse buttons are shaped weirdly.

don't ever get a shitty cyborg R.A.T those are terrible

this kinzu is small and compact I like it for the fact its a minimalist mouse. Same with the xai it only has the 2 extra buttons on the side which is convenient for vent.

mx518 is nice and has a shit ton of positive reviews.


If you gonna get a mouse go with a logitech/steelseries.

eXeRicH
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany89 Posts
October 05 2011 08:09 GMT
#17
If Budget doesn't matter, you should definetely go for the Razer Mamba.
Really accurate, comfortable and high quality as you can see and actually feel while playing.

Aaaaaaand... you can use it wireless without even noticing any difference, really good performance.

Im very satisfied with it and even if you dont use it wireless, still nice to know you COULD! :D
if tetris has taught me anything, it's that errors pile up and accomplishments disappear... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
ryan1894
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia264 Posts
October 05 2011 10:38 GMT
#18
There are several factors to mice selection:

Weight
Buttons
Sensor Performance
Price

For RTS and FPS - you want as little weight as possible. Heavier the mouse is, the slower your reflexes will be.
Buttons: You will want 3.
Sensor Performance: You want no prediction, decent DPI (around 1800. Anything higher is ridiculous)
Price: You want it cheap.

Due to these factors: All Wireless Mice are void. Wireless Mice are almost useless and its battery consumes weight and you have to recharge etc. Getting a $10 mouse bungee is practically as good.
Heavy mice are out. Everything heavier than 80g is too heavy. That leaves Razer Salmosa Asian Edition, Razer Salmosa, Razer Abyssus, ZOWIE MiCO, Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical 1.1A, Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0, Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1A, Logitech G100, Logitech MX518.

That's basically the entire range of good mice right now. Everything else is either too expensive, too heavy or not very good sensor performance.
nam nam
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden4672 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 11:05:21
October 05 2011 11:04 GMT
#19
I had the Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 for 5 years. Best understated mouse ever. You don't miss it until it's gone. I've heard that the newer production is of lesser quality though (not sure).
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