Recommend me a new mouse.

Are Microsoft mice still as lightweight as they used to be say, around 2000-2002? I couldn't stand how light they were and how it made them feel cheap to me.

Long live clicks in wheels. You need that tactile feedback for FPS play. Also in RTS for zoom now. You just get familiar with it over time.

mrtomaytohead wrote:

Are Microsoft mice still as lightweight as they used to be say, around 2000-2002? I couldn't stand how light they were and how it made them feel cheap to me.

Well the wireless ones have two AA batteries in them which weigh them down a bit.

KingGorilla wrote:

Long live clicks in wheels. You need that tactile feedback for FPS play. Also in RTS for zoom now. You just get familiar with it over time.

My familiarity is why I don't like the clicks anymore.

I'm a Razer mouse fan and I love my Copperhead. Its such a sturdy mouse and is very accurate (see: many headshots).

It all boils down do what you like. Go to a store and try out the different ones. The G5 and the Copperhead are similar in tech but completely different in design. Personally I had the "holding a brick" feeling of the G5.

TempestBlayze wrote:

I'm a Razer mouse fan and I love my Copperhead. Its such a sturdy mouse and is very accurate (see: many headshots).

It all boils down do what you like. Go to a store and try out the different ones. The G5 and the Copperhead are similar in tech but completely different in design. Personally I had the "holding a brick" feeling of the G5.

I have this sensation with most Logitech mice these days, especially the G9.

mrtomaytohead wrote:

Are Microsoft mice still as lightweight as they used to be say, around 2000-2002? I couldn't stand how light they were and how it made them feel cheap to me.

The sidewinder I use has different weights you can put in it to adjust how heavy you want your mouse to be, and it comes with extra pads.

It's a pretty big mouse though, so tiny hands beware. It would be a perfect mouse for me if it was just a bit smaller.

I can't believe there are 37 posts in this thread and no one has pointed out the spelling error in the title. You're slipping, GWJ community.

PandaEskimo wrote:
mrtomaytohead wrote:

Are Microsoft mice still as lightweight as they used to be say, around 2000-2002? I couldn't stand how light they were and how it made them feel cheap to me.

Well the wireless ones have two AA batteries in them which weigh them down a bit.

Sorry, I forgot to mention: Wireless is not even a consideration for me. Wired or ... Wired only.

Gaald wrote:

The sidewinder I use has different weights you can put in it to adjust how heavy you want your mouse to be, and it comes with extra pads.

It's a pretty big mouse though, so tiny hands beware. It would be a perfect mouse for me if it was just a bit smaller.

That would probably make it feel cheap to me still, even if it is not. Guess between a mouse and speakers, I really need to get into a store and check out newer computer peripherals.

I have a wireless Logitech, one I picked up in Staples not too long ago because I was waiting on the MX518 and needed a mouse, and it has a switch that changes the mousewheel between smooth and click-stopped. I almost returned it when it was non-clicky, but after finding the button that engaged the resistance, I ended up liking it fine. Use it on the laptop when I'm desk-bound.

All this talk about clicks has made me realize how annoying mine clicking actually is. Is it too late to take the blue pill?

Your psychological attachment to weight=quality may be hard to override, but really, it's irrelevant to mice these days. Basically mice are now hollow, ergonomic, plastic blocks with some small, simple electronics inside. Any more plastic inside a mouse than what is needed to make it structurally strong is extraneous.

Welcome to the future, Lucky.

Lucky Wilbury wrote:

All this talk about clicks has made me realize how annoying mine clicking actually is. Is it too late to take the blue pill?

The non-clicky ones keep spinning when you release them. This can be either handy or very annoying.

The non-clicky ones I've used have noticeable resistance to spinning, so they definitely did not keep spinning when released. I've only tried a couple non-clicky ones though.

I'm using the Logitech G7, and have mixed feelings. I generally love it, but even though there is always a fully charged battery waiting to be loaded it has gotten a bit anoying changing at times. I've used Logitech for a long time, and have come to really like the form factor.

I started using a G5 about a week an a half ago. It has been very good so far, though I'm still getting used to it. (I haven't even bothered messing with the weights yet.) I did have to turn off the sensitivity adjust buttons because I was hitting them when clicking the wheel. As usual, if you can at least get your hand on one before you buy it's worth doing.

The G5 was the closest wired mouse I could find in town to the style of my ancient, obsolete, much-loved, four-button Mouseman, which I would be using today if it had a wheel. I was actually hunting for a M500. It's getting harder around these parts to find mice that aren't tiny or wireless or both.

If your going to game stay away from wireless mice. They don't have as good response time and there is nothing worse than your battery dieing out in the middle of a game.

Minarchist wrote:

I can't believe there are 37 posts in this thread and no one has pointed out the spelling error in the title. You're slipping, GWJ community.

What spelling mistake?

Norfair wrote:
Minarchist wrote:

I can't believe there are 37 posts in this thread and no one has pointed out the spelling error in the title. You're slipping, GWJ community.

What spelling mistake?

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I have the mx518 and the g5. I love them both.

The G5 replaced my mx518 as my gaming mouse but it still works great and is being used as my work mouse.

When I first got the mouse it felt very large in my hand. After I adjusted though it feels super comfertable. I no longer had the hand fatigue after long gaming sessions.

TempestBlayze wrote:

If your going to game stay away from wireless mice. They don't have as good response time and there is nothing worse than your battery dieing out in the middle of a game.

I game on the couch so a wireless is nice to have, though I held off due to these concerns. The dog ate the wire of my last mouse (A Razer Deathadder) a couple days ago and I'd prefer that did not happen again. After that mishap I got a wireless Razer Mamba and the response time is just about perfect, and if need be it converts to wired mode. I'm still trying to find the "perfect" dpi settings for me though. It takes some getting used to the total lack of resistance this mouse has.

The downside is the 130 dollar hole it left in my bank account.

imbiginjapan wrote:

I'm still trying to find the "perfect" dpi settings for me though. It takes some getting used to the total lack of resistance this mouse has.

Go high, and stick with it. You'll adapt. If it's consistently, after using it for a couple weeks, still too fast, take it down one notch and stick with that.

Arise! I'm in the market for a new mouse. I thought something was wrong with Metro 2033 when my gun zoom keep spazzing, but after playing some other games, I noticed that my right mouse button doesn't always register and seems to be getting worse each day. This thread is now nearly 2 years old, so I wanted to see if there are better recommendations than the ones listed above.

I have a Logitech Mx510 that has served me quite well until this point. I was looking at some Logitech, Razer and SteelSeries mice. What's the consensus now?

I've been using an mx518 from logitech and other then it being corded I've been fine with it.

Dyni wrote:

I have a Logitech Mx510 that has served me quite well until this point. I was looking at some Logitech, Razer and SteelSeries mice. What's the consensus now?

Left, or right handed? Budget?

Personally love the Logitech G500, perfect for those who loved the previous G5; also got a Razer Lachesis, but while the mouse itself is fine, have a hell of a time with all 3 computers in the house detecting it as the keyboard on boot 1 time in every 5 boots, necessitating a reboot.

The MX518 looks stupid, but it is a fantastic mouse. And wired means no batteries, so it always works. You don't have to remember to charge it.

The Mx518 looks almost identical to my current mouse. It has worked great, but I think I want to try something slightly different. The G500 looks pretty nice.

KingGorilla wrote:

Left, or right handed? Budget?

Right handed. Average sized hands. $80 or less for budget. I know I can get a decent mouse for less, but some of those Razer mouses intrigue me, and they're a bit more expensive.

Lachesis is buggy. The Copperhead is my favorite Razer mouse, but they don't make them anymore. Currently using a Logitech G500, excellent gaming mouse. Has all of the extra buttons I could want, and has high enough resolution to compare to the Copperhead. And I love unlocking the scroll wheel to scroll ultra-fast.