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What is the preferred mouse for SC2?

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Villain7
Profile Joined November 2010
16 Posts
December 04 2010 21:02 GMT
#1
I've been looking to buy a mouse for a while now and most mice I find are built for FPS which would still work fine in Starcraft, but I'm wondering if there are any mouse that are built for RTS

I'm not the biggest fan of Razer but I would still buy one if I were to get enough recommendations. So if anyone could help me out by narrowing my choices it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Villain.343


P.S. I use a claw grip so I don't really want a mouse that is a rock but I could get used to one that is.
Barett
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada454 Posts
December 04 2010 21:05 GMT
#2
I was gonna make a suggestion, but then I saw you use a claw grip.

I know Day[9] uses a claw grip and LOVED the new Razer SC2 mouse... but idk take it with a grain of salt.
Gym, Video Games, Laundry.
TekKpriest
Profile Joined March 2010
308 Posts
December 04 2010 21:05 GMT
#3
pick any you feel comfortable with.

Many gamers use an 4-5 old Logitech Mouse, or the Microsoft Intelli. Others use Razer "High"end products etc.

It all comes down to you.

For Reference i use a Razer Salmosa.
A Man chooses, a slave obeys
eMbAh
Profile Joined September 2009
Denmark40 Posts
December 04 2010 21:07 GMT
#4
Salmosa and Abyssus have a really good shape for RTS. It's all about vertical movement in RTS so shape is pretty important so when you make a vertical movement, the mouse won't be in the way making it tiresome in the long run. Similar shapes would be the Logitech mx300/g1/g3 and even the g9x, although it's a little heavy
universalwill
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States654 Posts
December 04 2010 21:07 GMT
#5
i've noticed that a lot of starcraft players, myself included, use the razer salmosa. it's out of production now so it's tricky to find, but it's a great mouse, and very durable.

but of course, as long as the mouse is good quality, the rest is all personal preference.
Powster
Profile Joined April 2010
United States650 Posts
December 04 2010 21:08 GMT
#6
Any mouse that works.. I thought about getting a really good mouse but then I realized that the mouse doesnt matter much. You controlling the mouse is what matters.. The basic black logitech mouse I think is the best in my opinion.. cheap and lasts long.
lol.Froste
Profile Joined January 2010
United States112 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-04 21:09:56
December 04 2010 21:09 GMT
#7
there have been so many of these thread

my god.

use what you like. there is absolutely no benefit between mouses, it only and ONLY depends on what YOU prefer to use.
Cha1R
Profile Joined November 2010
United States221 Posts
December 04 2010 21:09 GMT
#8
Steel series XAI is my mouse of choice, super comfortable. feels great in game, fast reaction time.
AmstAff
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Germany949 Posts
December 04 2010 21:16 GMT
#9
I use a G5 since a long time and I like it but it just depens on yourself. some like a big mouse some like a small one, some prefer a heavy one etc... go into a shop and take them in the hand and then decide which one you want to buy.
after 2 years i reached it = marine icon
sicajung
Profile Joined June 2010
United Kingdom297 Posts
December 04 2010 21:17 GMT
#10
deathadder.
MLG_logankoester
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-04 21:26:49
December 04 2010 21:22 GMT
#11
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Very happy with my Logitech G9 configured at full weight with the scroll wheel locked. One thing to consider is that the 1.2 patch will allow us to map a mouse button to Push-To-Talk, so while for the most part any mouse will do, it can be handy to have at least one extra button besides the wheel.
Qweasdzxc
Profile Joined July 2010
215 Posts
December 04 2010 21:25 GMT
#12
ohlookitsthisthreadagain.jpg

but seriously no one can tell you what the best mouse is. you just have to try them out for yourself. something someone recommend could be a mouse that you would never want to use.

the best bet is to continue using whatever mouse you've been using, unless you have a problem with it
ShangMing
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada106 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-04 21:30:28
December 04 2010 21:29 GMT
#13
I've been meaning to buy a mouse for a while as well, even though I've had little time for SC2 as of late.

I played against a friend of mine recently who uses a cmstorm brand mouse. It felt extremely comfortable, has removable weights inside it, and adjustable sensitivity with buttons on the mouse. Plus, I believe it goes up to ~5600dpi so you're guaranteed to be safe for the next few years of OS'es that come out. Works well with most games including fps.

The only drawback was that the scroll wheel felt really cheap and delicate, as if I pressed too hard it would break. The mouse itself is priced at around $50, and personally I feel its far more comfortable than the Razer ones, and quite a bit cheaper.

Also, here's the pics:
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Fission
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada1184 Posts
December 04 2010 21:34 GMT
#14
I use a Razer Deathadder, it's very comfortable on the hand, durable, and tracks well.
[image loading]

Don't forget a good mousepad! The Steelseries qck mousepads go well with the Razer in my opinion:
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headies
Profile Joined October 2010
United States63 Posts
December 04 2010 21:42 GMT
#15
I recently did a lot of research on a mouse and am extremely happy with my recent purchase, the Razer Abyssus.

I use claw grip so this mouse is awesome. Very low profile and has a great weight to it. Doesn't have auto correction and the laser is very accurate, with a good mouse pad (which is needed).

No excess buttons, just left, right, and scroll wheel. Has 3 dpi settings that can go to 3500 which is important for SC2 if you play on a high resolution.

I really can't find any flaws with this mouse, except for the top of it is made of some kind of material that feels really nice, but picks up every single fingerprint ever. This might bother some, but I couldn't care less. It is an excellent mouse for gaming and that is all that matters to me.

If you use claw grip you can't go wrong with the Abyssus.
Neltar
Profile Joined December 2010
12 Posts
December 04 2010 21:43 GMT
#16
Yeah the Death Adder is definitely my favorite mouse of all time. The only two draw backs for an RTS game is that its not as good as Razer's other mice if you prefer claw grip. As well as the fact that it is a Razer, which means it's guaranteed to break in 8-12 months if your a hardcore gamer, but in all honesty I keep buying them when they break (even keep a spare) because no mouse can compare with the ergonomic design as well as the relatively light weight compared to other palm grip mice, as recommended above you really need a good mat the get the best out of a Death Adder because the tactile surface of a high end mat will make your palm movements much more accurate as well as mitigate some of the weight factor.
TheToast
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States4808 Posts
December 04 2010 21:49 GMT
#17
On December 05 2010 06:09 lol.Froste wrote:
there have been so many of these thread

my god.

use what you like. there is absolutely no benefit between mouses, it only and ONLY depends on what YOU prefer to use.


I wish mods would start auto-banning anyone who makes mouse threads. There have been so many, any information a person would want to know is for sure in one of the threads.

Like, seriously: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/search.php?q=best mouse&t=ct&f=-1&u=&gb=date

OP, please use search next time.
I like the way the walls go out. Gives you an open feeling. Firefly's a good design. People don't appreciate the substance of things. Objects in space. People miss out on what's solid.
k20
Profile Joined September 2010
United States342 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-04 21:56:36
December 04 2010 21:55 GMT
#18
On December 05 2010 06:34 Fission wrote:
I use a Razer Deathadder, it's very comfortable on the hand, durable, and tracks well.
[image loading]

Don't forget a good mousepad! The Steelseries qck mousepads go well with the Razer in my opinion:
[image loading]

I use this mouse too but the one gripe I have with it is that dirt and dust stick to it like a motherfucker. I have to wipe off the glossy sides a lot and I also do wash my hands.
attacknme
Profile Joined July 2009
79 Posts
December 04 2010 21:56 GMT
#19
I use claw grip too and have been using Razor Lachesis for over a few years to play sc and it's been really great. It actually took me like 6 months to get used to its grip, but right now it feels like it's a part of my hand. I use the second lowest dpi setting for sc2 and am very happy with my settings.
EliteReplay
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Dominican Republic913 Posts
December 04 2010 21:58 GMT
#20
On December 05 2010 06:34 Fission wrote:
I use a Razer Deathadder, it's very comfortable on the hand, durable, and tracks well.
[image loading]

Don't forget a good mousepad! The Steelseries qck mousepads go well with the Razer in my opinion:
[image loading]


+1 real good combo
if play random i can't call any race imba?
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