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    Good wireless gaming mouse???

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by yodio, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. yodio

    yodio Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a wired mouse that I use to play games on my laptop, but my desk is too crowded and the wire gets very annoying especially in FPS's. I know that they sell a lot of wired gaming mice, but can you please give me good wireless gaming mice? I don't care if its connected by bluetooth or one of those usb ones, and price doesn't matter. Thanks :)
     
  2. potentv

    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    There are a lot of good wireless mouses out there but I really wouldnt suggest using a wireless for gaming
     
  3. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Wireless + Gaming = fail the only mouse you should consider if you want wireless gaming is the Logitech G7
     
  4. NBRUser0159099

    NBRUser0159099 Notebook Deity

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    yea i second the logitech g7, my friends have it and they are pro cs players. it seems very good although BEWARE, the only bad thing is the BATTERY LIFE. i heard that it is pretty bad like u need to recharge them everyday but logitech fixed it by giving u two batteries with the mouse so when one finishes, u switch it out quickly and put the new one back in, only taking like 10 secs.

    personally i dont see a need for wireless mouses, its only a small wire and my g5 is holdin up pretty good. can i see a pic of ur desk to see how cluttered it really is??
     
  5. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    cant go wrong with logitech G-series.. thus, i also recommend logitech G7.
     
  6. livesoft

    livesoft BUSTED

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    The problem with the Logitech G7 is that you only have 2 spare batteries. Like any rechargeable batteries, they wear out after a while. And based my research few months ago, they don't sell any spare batteries. They only accept to replace them if, within the one year of warranty, you can get 30 min. of battery life. So be careful when buying.

    I bought the G7 but after seing a lot of negative comments, I decided to exchange it for a G5 (2 thumb buttons). Its not the prettiest mouse, but it does the job. Depending on your desk layout, wires can be a pain but after you set everything correctly, there's no problem. I prefer having a sometimes annoying wire than a wireless mouse with a weared-out battery.
     
  7. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Still have the Logitech G7 stored away. Ran great for almost 3 years. One the best best investments I ever made.
     
  8. TemjinZero

    TemjinZero Notebook Evangelist

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    I USE AN MX REVOLUTION ON MY DESKTOP. w000000000000000.

    Hasn't failed me yet. :D You can try a VX Rev, though I don't know how that is, since I use a VX Nano which I find rather good as well.

    If you don't mind using a desktop mouse, give the MX Rev a spin. :D
     
  9. st0nedpenguin

    st0nedpenguin Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been using a VX revolution for a while now since I wanted something decently sized but also wireless and portable, it does the job fine.

    I wouldn't play any competitive FPS with it or anything, but for day to day use it's not like there's a 2 hour lag on mouse movements or anything.

    People vastly exaggerate when comparing wired/wireless mice.
     
  10. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    Me too, my friends said to me ''I can't believe that you spent 120$ on a mouse'' 3 years ago while they bought some 50$ ''Gaming'' mouse that lasted 1 year. They had to change their AA batteries every week lol... Right now, I think they spent 150$ in mouses in the last 3 years, while my G7 still run great. This mouse is so great, I use it like 5-6 hours every day and it's still like the day I bought it. Logitech G7 FTW !!
     
  11. squads

    squads Notebook Geek

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    Been running a G7 for over 2 years and it is phenomenal. Batteries are still going strong. Changing out the battery is less of an annoyance than being tethered to a cord. I got mine for less than $50 after rebate, so I couldn't pass it up.
     
  12. insaneXIII

    insaneXIII Notebook Consultant

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    As said by X2P, wireless+gaming=fail. What wired mouse do you have? My Deathadder's wire never gets in the way because it's so thin and bendy. If you really must go wireless then listen to all these people talking about their G7s, it's really the only "official" wireless gaming mouse.
     
  13. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    the vx nano, vx revolution, and mx revolution are also good alternatives to the G series. they aren't "gaming mice", but they at least don't have that crappy wireless mouse lag that is all too common. They each use a 2.4ghz receiver just like the g7. they will perform at least as well as a normal wired laser mouse. the vx nano also has a mini-version of the receiver that might be convenient for you if you are on a laptop.

    i found the vx nano to be a great compromise for my laptop mouse. its not quite a gaming grade mouse, but at least there is no lag or "wake up period", the 2 triple a batteries last literally months, and the receiver is small enough that i can just leave it attached even when the laptop is in its case.
     
  14. insaneXIII

    insaneXIII Notebook Consultant

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    Yes the VX and MX mice use 2.4 ghz receivers but they don't have the DPI of the G7. The big difference I notice when I switch between my Deathadder (1800 DPI, which isn't as high as some of the Logitechs) and my MX Revolution (800 DPI) is that the Revoluton feels sluggish even with the sensitivity turned up. This feels even worse when I try to game with my Revolution now; I just feel like the crosshair should be somewhere it's not.
     
  15. avanish11

    avanish11 Panda! ^_^

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    I have the VX revolution, and It is a very good mouse, but it is definitely NOT a gaming mouse. There's no DPI changing on it. I kinda regret getting it, but again, it is a very good mouse.

    I recommend the G7, if you don't care about the mediocre battery life.

    Another great mouse is the Logitech MX1100. It is supposed to be the replacement to the MX revolution. It has on the fly DPI switching, it's pretty comfortable, it has a fairly small 2 inch USB receiver, and it uses plain jane AA batteries! This was the mouse I wanted to get, but it's too expensive for me. 70 bucks.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104244
     
  16. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    G7 = Epic Fail.

    One button on the side... huh, so what do I choose, flash bank or knife. If theres not 2 thumb buttens, the mouse is worthless, I bought a G7, it sits there, I never use it.

    mx518 is by far the best gaming mouse, too bad they didnt make it wireless. I would stock up.
     
  17. insaneXIII

    insaneXIII Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry but I got to say it: you really can't speak for everybody when talking about a "best mouse." I personally think that the MX518 feels plain wrong in my hand. I like the shape of the Deathadder more because it supports my hand; where with the MX518, my palm feels like it will slip off the mouse unless I re-grip it.

    Everyone has their own preferences eh? :D
     
  18. dgessler

    dgessler Notebook Guru

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    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse 7000 has been serving me well.
     
  19. Need For Steve

    Need For Steve Notebook Guru

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    a buddy of mine uses one of those, great mouse. I'm using the 4000 model, also a great mouse. it's small, supports my palm nicely, and it tracks really well. i game with it pretty frequently, and i'd say it qualifies as a "good gaming mouse". i've been using it for a year and a half, and i'm only on my 2nd battery; the first AA lasted 10 months of daily use :D
     
  20. ZERO88

    ZERO88 Notebook Consultant

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    Wireless and gaming do not go together to be honest, as the response time from wireless can be a bit fudged at times, lag that will surely cost you in FPS games and the like.
     
  21. GEORGE STUMBOLOPOLAS

    GEORGE STUMBOLOPOLAS Notebook Enthusiast

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    razewr just released a new wireless gaming mouse 2day....
     
  22. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    ^true, it is called mamba,but it will cost 120$
     
  23. insaneXIII

    insaneXIII Notebook Consultant

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    The Mamba is basically a wireless Deathadder with a new sensor and swappable wired functionality; I don't see the point to having both but I guess it could come in handy once in a while. 5600DPI is just overkill, I could use the two extra buttons though.

    Bottom line....I want :D