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    Bluetooth Gaming mice?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by goodboynyc, Nov 27, 2011.

  1. goodboynyc

    goodboynyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Installed the dell 375 bluetooth just recently to use my PS3 remotes for some gaming and have been looking around for a good bluetooth gaming mouse. The only one i've found is the Orochi, which came out almost 2 years ago. Are there no other gaming mice that use bluetooth?

    Right now I'm using a logitech G500 and am looking to go wireless.
     
  2. niko2021

    niko2021 Notebook Evangelist

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    I was in your position as well. Bluetooth and gaming mouse doesn't really go together. That's why razer includes a usb cable which i dont think it's main purpose is to charge it, but give it a better connection and higher dpi. Bluetooth isn't a very stable connection, it is very noisy and choppy, more so than just regular 2.4 ghz wireless. If you need a wireless mouse, i suggest not to get a bluetooth one, and get like a logitech g700. But if you want a great gaming mouse and you're a moderate-hardcore gamer, wired is your best bet, and either the razer death adder, or the logitech g9x (my favorite) would do.
     
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I like my orochi, but I haven't used an other gaming mice really. Its also able wired as well ;)
     
  4. goodboynyc

    goodboynyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    I mean, I have a G500 right now and quite like it. I was hoping there was something like it with bluetooth so i don't use a dongle( i like how svelt the m14x is). I've been using the ps3 remote to play games and haven't noticed any lag at all, granted I've just been palying Deus Ex but it's a blast and prefer it.

    Really, I'd want a bluetooth to use it on the go, and when i get home, plug it in, like the orochi, for w/e i need w/ serious gaming.

    The DPI I have set on my mouse is 2000 as it is, which seems to be the max on the orochi. Just wondering how it fairs. Worst come to worst I'd get soem rinky-dink mouse for travel.
     
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    Heard good reviews on the Alienware TactX mouse. Bluetooth reduces the mouse's response time significantly, best bet go with a well designed wired mouse or get the combo wired/Bluetooth mouse Razer offers.
     
  6. goodboynyc

    goodboynyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    FYI, i found a refurb Orochi on sale here
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    figured I would try it. Worst come to worst I'll sell if off for the same price.
     
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    I haven't noticed any noticeable lag while playing wireless, but I like using it plugged in to save battery :)
     
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    I just bought a Logitech G700 and i love it! only problem is I forget to turn it off.
     
  9. Matthew293

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    i also have one. it's a bit pricey, but it's pretty convenient when i have my lappy hooked up to the big screen.

    right now i'm hoping that bethesda will fix the mouse issues for the pc version of skyrim so i can take back this $45 dollar gamepad i bought and use my g700