Gaming Mice?

[Splat762]

Thought this was the best place to put this but does anyone have any advice when it comes to a excellent gaming mouse?  I have a standard MS optical 5 button mouse that does pretty good with FSX and FS9 (not like we use it that much in flight sims) but with games like Call of Duty 2 and Battlefield 2 but I know a lot of guys out there have a gaming mouse, laser and optical that seem to give one an advantage.  

Any thoughts?  I'm looking at a Razor Copperhead, Logitech MX1000, MX 518 or the G5 or G7.

[Sytse]

What's there to complain about?
My "2 button/1 scrollwheel basic 10

[richardd43]

I have a couple of Logitech "GAMING" mice and see no advantage to them at all. They are great mice though and have some nice features.

However, the Logitech G15 keyboard is a different story.

The keys are lit for use in a darkened room.

An LCD display to monitor your CPU usage plus a few other items.

54 programmable keys on the left side gives you no end to shortcuts and game commands.

[eno]

I have the G5 mouse ........ tis nice to be able to weight it to your own taste and alter the scanning speed.

[richardd43]

I have the G5 mouse ........ tis nice to be able to weight it to your own taste and alter the scanning speed.

I agree. I have a G5, G510 and a recently purchased Revolution. All are customizable and work great. I use mine more for MS Office than gaming.

It took me a few days of use before I got the G5 where I wanted it but it was worth the effort. The G5 is also my gamer mouse.

[Politically Incorrect]

For the Logitech mice you really need to try this

http://www.mstarmetro.net/~rlowens/uberOptions/

I didn't like the options the setpoint software allowed me for the Revolution so gave it a try! AWESOME!

[Splat762]

Thanks guys...after doing more research (like who needs to research a mouse right?  ;D) I think I'm leaning towards the G5 or G7 but then I guess it's whatever they have in stock the day I go to pick one up!  :)

[flymo]

i have a MX518 logitech mouse and thats awesome

but the best gaming mouse is the logitech G7, most my clan use them and say that they are awesome

john

[_526th_Fireman]

I have the G7 and it's very nice. If you game alot, a fully charged battery will last most of the day.

Personally, the best "Gaming" purchase I made was the Logitech G15 keyboard. Lots of features, applets to download like the TeamSpeak applet. Love this keyboard.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2166,CONTENTID=10717

[Woodlouse2002]

I have a Creative Wireless Optical 3000. It has two buttons and a scroll wheel that doubles as a button. I also have a standard M$ keyboard.

When it comes to gaming I play H&D2 online and there is no one who can comfortably beat me. So gaming mice and keyboards are not a great advantage.


The mouse takes AA batteries and they last 1 or 2 weeks depending on use.

[Keep It Simple]

i have a MX518 logitech mouse and thats awesome

but the best gaming mouse is the logitech G7, most my clan use them and say that they are awesome

john

I also have a MX518 and really like it.

The ability to adjust sensitivity on the fly is very handy at times. It gives you precise control for things like photo editing, etc.

[ctjoyce]

I also have a MX518, but have expirance with the G7 and the Revolution. All in all they are nice mice. As long as you have at least 1600DPI you have a nice mouse. After that its all about the buttons and weight. I ended up with the MX518 because it was a nice balance of everything.

Cheers
Cameron

[Bad_at_FS]

What extra stuff does a gaming mouse give you? I've never had one, and I play first person shooters with my regular 2-button laser mouse with scroll just fine.

[Woodlouse2002]

As far as I can make out a gaming mouse gives you more buttons than you have fingers for. From what I read here it also appears that you can alter the weight of some of them. IMO having a gaming mouse/keyboard just makes it all the more insulting when someone without whups you.

[Mobius]

My G5 feels amazing in my hand, and it's very handy to switch the sensitivity (or whatever it is) as your playing a game.  So I would recommend the G5 or G7.