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[Zh0u]

I too am looking for a "gaming" mouse, i.e. one that has more buttons so I can remap them. But the problem is this, I am currently playing via GeForce Now on my Mac. Trying to look for a mouse that can fulfil this requirement is quite hard. Any recommendations are much appreciated.

[ESC 907]

Brauer, on 22 November 2017 - 09:50 AM, said:

Any other trackball users out there? I use a logitech M570, been using trackballs for years and appreciate that you can use them anywhere. It can be a problem if you need more than three weapon groups, but I don't typically use that many anyway.

You must be one of the people that it upsets me so much to spectate... Trackballs?! The trackball players I've spectated are so horribly inaccurate, they constantly overshoot their targets when attempting to track. Once had one character try to claim he was a sharpshooter, when the aim I witnessed while spectating begged to differ.

[D34DMetal]

Logitech G502 and G900 are great so those get my votes. G502 is solid for performance, customization, and comfort for a good price.

[Vxheous]

Check out the ninox venator black (it has two side thumb buttons, just have to scroll through the pictures to see it):
http://ninox.co/products/venator

Edited by Vxheous, 22 November 2017 - 02:33 PM.

[process]

I'll also recommend this fairly inexpensive 5-button mouse if you want more of a standard gaming mouse. Ambidextrous shape with 2 right-handed thumb buttons.

https://www.amazon.c...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[Mechrophilia]

Razor Naga. I have one on my desk and 2 on the shelf waiting their rotation!!

[N0ni]

Mechrophilia, on 22 November 2017 - 03:05 PM, said:

Razor Naga.

2014 Naga was my first actual gaming mouse and served me well until the thumb buttons starting getting stuck in (most notably 1, 2, 3 and 4). Was nice having 12 thumb buttons since at the time it made MMOs with 1-0 ability bars much simpler with just a button press.

Haven't played those kinds of games in years though so i switched out to a R.A.T. 7 because i've heard nothing but good things about it, was a bit awkward at first.. but eventually got used to it.

I loved the R.A.T. 7 so much i got myself the PRO X and gave the 7 to a buddy, the only thing i need to do now is sensor swap when newer, better sensors come out.

[ocular tb]

Brauer, on 22 November 2017 - 09:50 AM, said:

Any other trackball users out there? I use a logitech M570, been using trackballs for years and appreciate that you can use them anywhere. It can be a problem if you need more than three weapon groups, but I don't typically use that many anyway.

That's the mouse I use. Sometimes I do wish there was an extra button but I do fine with the two main buttons and the two smaller buttons for weapon groups 3 and 4. Scroll wheel button is for zoom. I tried using a regular mouse before but much rather use the trackball.

ESC 907, on 22 November 2017 - 12:52 PM, said:

You must be one of the people that it upsets me so much to spectate... Trackballs?! The trackball players I've spectated are so horribly inaccurate, they constantly overshoot their targets when attempting to track. Once had one character try to claim he was a sharpshooter, when the aim I witnessed while spectating begged to differ.

And I see horribly inaccurate players using regular mice too. Moral of the story? One's own individual skill is what matters. If the player has no skill, it doesn't matter he uses. A trackball mouse can work just fine here if the player is comfortable with it and has some skill. Those players you spectate probably don't have much skill to begin with and wouldn't be any better with a regular mouse. Personal preference is definitely a major factor here as well. I just prefer to use trackball vs conventional mouse

[jss78]

I'm using a SteelSeries Rival mouse which is extremely traditionally shaped, much like an old Logitech Pilot, but with 3 extra buttons (two on side for thumb, button six on top just under the wheel).

[Zookeeper Dan]

Mechrophilia, on 22 November 2017 - 03:05 PM, said:

Razor Naga. I have one on my desk and 2 on the shelf waiting their rotation!!

Same here, inly I went with the Naga 2 Hex. Hex because it's got 7 thumb buttons.

But seriously the thumb buttons are in a circle. Makes it easy to map things like arty strikes and cool shots onto the tbumb without losing weapon groups 3 and 4.

https://www.amazon.c...gyFL&ref=plSrch

[Brauer]

ocular tb, on 22 November 2017 - 03:59 PM, said:

That's the mouse I use. Sometimes I do wish there was an extra button but I do fine with the two main buttons and the two smaller buttons for weapon groups 3 and 4. Scroll wheel button is for zoom. I tried using a regular mouse before but much rather use the trackball.



And I see horribly inaccurate players using regular mice too. Moral of the story? One's own individual skill is what matters. If the player has no skill, it doesn't matter he uses. A trackball mouse can work just fine here if the player is comfortable with it and has some skill. Those players you spectate probably don't have much skill to begin with and wouldn't be any better with a regular mouse. Personal preference is definitely a major factor here as well. I just prefer to use trackball vs conventional mouse

Skill, and I would add ping, are much more related to aim in my experience. I don't have the best stats, but I generally hold my own, have what I consider decent stats, and carry occasionally. Having used trackballs for about 20 years, I think I have a good bit of control woth them. I have heard they help prevent repetitive motion injuries, which as someone who is on a computer a lot at work is a plus. I am disappointed that my inquiry about mouse preferences was met with an immediate attack on my competence, thanks for jumping in ocular tb!

[Tarl Cabot]

Many players do not change the in-game default mouse sensitivity. It may not be as critical if using torso lock (arms locked to torso) but imho this is even more important if you do NOT lock your arms to your torso, or toggle torso unlock occasionally to gain arm flexibility when needed.

Edited by Tarl Cabot, 22 November 2017 - 09:25 PM.

[JC Daxion]

I ended up getting that coolermaster keyboard/mouse combo, because it makes for a nice second comp keyboard/mouse back up.. and 10 bucks is hard to go wrong.


But i ended up buying the Rosewill Neaon M59 for 20 bucks. It is really nice. Has a DPI switch with 5 levels, and has 2 very easy to use thumb buttons on the left side. It's also kinda heavy, so it adds some feel to the slide. Over all it seems like i'm going to really like it. Only issue i have is it won't wake my computer up. Not sure if cause i keep my wireless plugged in but turned off, or if it is something with the mouse. Not a big deal if my comp goes to sleep i just gotta turn on and click on the other mouse of just turn off my screen saver when i'm gaming.

at anyrate, for 20 bucks, this mouse seems like a very good deal. (normally i think it was 40 bucks) But in the future for someone looking, it is a really nice gaming mouse for the price. I just hope it lasts a while