What kind of mouse do you use to game?

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:41 am

I’m in the process of building a new PC, I game a lot. A better DPI is a requirement. What mouse should I get?

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:15 am

Logitech G5

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:49 am

I always preferred the Logitech MX series....back when I was gaming, that rig had an MX300 or something like that. Just using native Microsoft drivers...never installed Logitechs drivers, they often caused issues (as do most 3rd party mouse drivers). The basic MS drivers do just fine.

Oh..and corded...never cordless/wireless.

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:25 pm

I appreciate y’alls input. There’s about a billon mice with about a billion options, multiple buttons (I’ve seen as high as 14 on one mouse), 10,000 DPI, cordless. AAAAARRRRRRGGG!

Another question, what kind of DPI should I look for?

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:38 am

IMO, once you get past a certain point with DPI...(like 600)....you can't tell the differences. The MX300 I have is 800 I think. That's at least several years old now, todays mice...I'm sure most of them are over a thousand....I wouldn't worry about the higher ones.

For me...size/shape of mouse is what counts (I have big hands...and the MX series fits nicely for me).

As for all those extra programmable buttons...I never use them. Some people might....depending on game support of them also.
Plus on many of them, to use those extra buttons, you most likely have to install their software..which I'd avoid.

Post by **Philip** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:12 am

I agree with YS about the size/shape being a determining factor...

As far as specs/brand, I'd get anything that is:
Laser (Bluetrack?/Darkfield?), cordless, over 600 DPI, and a good brand - I buy either Microsoft or Logitech mice. I find that using more than 5-6 buttons is an overkill for me, even though I can see how it may help in some games.

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:49 am

Love the MX series myself also...the shape was great for my hands.. picked up very well.

Also corded NEVER cordless for gaming.. to easy for it to lose connection and/or die in the middle of hard core pwning!!

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:17 am

Thanks for the advice, I wound up getting this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6826104261

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:52 am

I use a logitech g500. It's a great mouse.

hoangtran · Post by **hoangtran** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:30 am

I use Mitsumi.Excellent

ngc4486 · Post by **ngc4486** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:27 pm

All 3 of my rigs i use a Logitech MX 518. I'd never use a cordless mouse.

PsykoPenguin · Post by **PsykoPenguin** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:02 pm

Logitech G500 10 Buttons Dual-mode Scroll Wheel USB Wired Laser 5700 dpi Gaming Mouse

Genuinely · Post by **Genuinely** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:51 pm

i also use a g500 i like it because i can change the weight of my mouse

i like my mouse heavier in certain games etc.

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:05 pm

RoundEye wrote:Thanks for the advice, I wound up getting this one.

I got exactly same one, np using it while playing Rift or world of Tanks.

Alexbrown012 · Post by **Alexbrown012** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:40 am

Logitech G5 i'm also using it.

Htos1 · Post by **Htos1** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:35 pm

Logitech Trackman marble since 2k2,Kensington Pro (all hardwired) before then.

KW16694 · Post by **KW16694** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:30 am

Lo que dicte tu corazon

samw · Post by **samw** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:52 am

Logitech )

1madmouse · Post by **1madmouse** » Fri May 11, 2018 4:21 pm

I have used a Logitech Optical Trackball for years after an elbow surgery. Means I don't have to move my wrist as much and works good for gaming , at least for me. Too bad Logitech quit making them and they are hard to find online.

amandaperkins · Post by **amandaperkins** » Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:17 am

SteelSeries Sensei 310, this is what I use and best gaming mouse I have ever used. It totally justifies its cost and performance. It comes with 3 optical sensors that make it awesome to game with.

stifendozon · Post by **stifendozon** » Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:29 am

Logitech G5 is a good one.

st1cky · Post by **st1cky** » Sun Oct 28, 2018 1:09 am

Currently Zowie ZA13 ( 800dpi / 1000Hz / 1920x1080 )

"A better DPI is a requirement"

DPI is not a requirement, its only marketing requirement

Most Pro Gamer use 400/800DPI. You will need more DPI when you play on 4k/8k Resolutions, but 4k will affect your FPS and Smoothness especially on FPS Games.

Ditherluers · Post by **Ditherluers** » Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:08 am

I use Logitech G502 Lightspeed. It is the best mouse that I have used so far.

Post by **Philip** » Sat Oct 10, 2020 12:21 pm

Since this has been necro-bumped a few times I may as well reply

I still like good brand wireless mice, they seem to be good enough for occasional gaming and I am so used to wireless that I can't stand the cords. More than 5-6 buttons just seem to get in the way for me too. On a regular basis I only use back/forward thumb buttons, the mouse wheel and left/right clicks.

I mostly use this mouse for PC, I have a couple but they're getting old: Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2 0
My second choice, a bit smaller but great for laptop, my daughter uses one too: Logitech Marathon M795

For mouse pad I use a FUNC Surface 1030 (rough surface version), it's a hard plastic pad, they were very popular about 10 years ago and last forever, but getting hard to find these days.

Ceronko · Post by **Ceronko** » Wed May 12, 2021 3:36 pm

I`m using SteelSeries Sensei Ten. My favourite mouse at the moment.

Spyrith · Post by **Spyrith** » Thu Nov 18, 2021 9:21 am

RyanWalker77 wrote:I really like the Logitech g502 hero, reply to me about your personal favorite mouse

I have the same mouse, but the wired version. My girlfriend has the bluetooth wireless one, but ends up using it wired because it runs out of battery too quickly.

techy · Post by **techy** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 9:18 pm

Corsair Katar Pro XT, the best for me now