Are gaming surfaces worth?

Guys i am a casual gamer and play games like cs 1.6, source, mw2,etc. i have finally decided to buy a gaming mouse gigabyte gm 6800 as the normal mouse do not provide enough sensitivity and just keep on dying. now i was wondering that do i need to buy a gaming surface as well or the normal local mouse pads will just be enough?
if a gaming surface is required then this is the cheapest option i am able to get http://www.lynx-india.com/index.php?productID=9112 any other cheaper option?

 

If you want something affordable, get the Steelseries Qck Mini. If you want performance, get something by Razer.

 

A good surface does help when paired with a good gaming mouse, especially in shooters like CS and MW2, where quick reflexes make all the difference. I've never heard of the pad you linked, but it seems good.

 

1) I've never seen a mouse that bad that it would be the sole problem of you dying, just practise more ^^
2) The best mousepad in my opnion is a big kitchen towel. I keep it stretched by keeping the corners under my laptop, external keyboard and other things on my desktop.
Any towel will do as long as its smooth.
3) if you have a lasermouse try avoinding those plastic mousepads, they seem to be worse than using your mouse on glass...(btw...there is a special mouse now that can be used on very flat surfaces like glass...can't remember the name though).

 

2) A towel? To me that's just waaaay too much friction and snagging. In my opinion, smoother is better, so I like smooth aluminum or plastic surfaces.

3) Some mice and some pads just don't work together. Like Razer's eXactMat works wonders with my Razer DeathAdder, but some people have reported that it doesn't work with the Logitech G5 or G9. And that glass-proof mice you're thinking of are the ones with Microsoft's BlueTrack and Logitech's Darkfield sensors.

 

i said that normal mouse keep on dying and not me in the game.
so you guys recomend getting a good surface? i was earlier tempted to get a normal nylon mouse pad.

 

I've been using xtrac ripper pads for a few years now and love em. They are tough, large, and glide well. Cheap too, mine was $10 at the time.

A lot of it comes down to personal preference (material, hardness, size). I wouldn't spend a lot on a mousepad though, it's really not going to make much of a difference (maybe if you were pro/hardcore), not like the difference a mouse would make anyway. I think you'd be really happy with the ripper =)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817114174

 

Well - if 'Dell Rocks' for you, the XPS mousepad may be a low-risk entry.

I got them as 'freebies' with all the XPS machines I've bought in the last 3-4 years, but still really like it as a simple, basic mat. It's a nice size and shape for all-round use especially with higher-dpi gaming mice, is totally non-slip (rubber backing) and an aluminium plate surface. The plate isn't an actual 'plate' like you'd find on the exactmat, more pressed sheet but it does the job on a flat desk. The plastic surface has a good texture and all the performance mice I've used tracks well (except strangely for the MX Revolution, which used to throw up some odd movements at times... although I think this may have gone now).

In the US, these things are like $10 on fleabay, which works out to about the same as your linked mat. I dunno how preferential / competitive prices in India on Dell stuff is, but it might be worth hunting out.



BTW, the eXactMat does work with the G9 and G9x.

 

I owned an exactmat and loved it, though now i'm back to cloth mats. I own a razer goliathus speed and a roccat taito. I switched from the exact mat because my wrist got cold on the aluminium plate and overall it was noisy when gliding the mouse across.

 

^^ okz so i got it that it depends on one's own comfort and preference. so like normal cloth mouse pad ,some like plastic ones and some like specialized gaming surfaces.

 

Razer or steelseries for example, all make specialized gaming surfaces, be it cloth or aluminium, plastic or glass. You just have to weigh the pros and cons for each and decide which is best for u. I like cloth ones because they make no noise when the mouse is gliding across and because they absorb some of the sweat from prolonged gaming sessions. Aluminium and plastic pads make more noise, get kind of cold but on the other hand are more durable and can be used in a bed or on the couch because of their hard surface. Just an example.

 

I love my razer exactmat personally..I have had it for FOUR years

While it is getting close to the time to replace it, the fact that I am highly considering replacing it with another one is very good indeed!.

 

That sure sounds like good quality compared to my kitchen towels, if only there was a european shop where I could buy such a mat (only site I found was kobaltcomputers, where you can buy mats, mice, and other acesoires IF you buy a laptop there).

 

I just use the wood service of my desk. Works fine. I have a 1st. Gen Logitech G5 with Teflon feet.

 

For the other 'wooden table - fans', try avoiding those chinese tabels with a glossy finish because those make your mouse go mad.

 

@OP: I'm assuming you're from Mumbai.
I initially had a cheap mouse pad(Rs. 15) from Lamington road for my MX518.
But once I used my friends' Mantis Control, I really really found a huge difference on what a better quality pad can do. And so, I got myself a Goliathus control. I am totally satisfied with my purchase, and I'd recommend that even if you do no purchase such a pricey pad, you could get a decent everglide or a steelseries one for like around Rs. 600 or so.

 

I would consider my table glossy, albeit it has a very dark varnish and it works just fine.

 

The exactmat is anodized aluminum I believe. The only issue I have with it is that if you get even the slightest bit of dirt / grim between the mouse feet and the pad you can FEEL it grind. The hard surface is not forgiving of dirt but thankfully it's easy to just stick under the sink and wash off.

Have you checked ebay?

 

i am actually in ncr. ok i will check out everglide and steelseries. am more inclined towards http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?cPath=36_49_42&products_id=374
i will get it for around 500 rs