Is a gaming mousepad needed?

[Textosterone]

I was thinking of getting one but i just thought i have a regular $2 mouse pad that works just fine. Whats the advantages of one?

[Pugs501]

What mouse are you using?

[Samfisher]

I was thinking of getting one but i just thought i have a regular $2 mouse pad that works just fine. Whats the advantages of one?

 

Smoother movement, longer lasting, better overall quality.  Don't need one, just nice to have one that's decent./

[Norman_the_Owl]

It's kinda like getting racing tires for a toyota pickup, it'll maybe help but it's in general not really worth it.

[wyattzx]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-rCKUrgwdQ

[thekeemo]

I just use my legs sooo...

[Oktyabr]

I haven't used a mouse pad since optical mice came out years ago.   For the last couple of years I've been simply protecting my desktop with a sheet of self-adhesive shelf and window liner.  I use Con-Tact brand, in a "diamond" pattern.  Wears extremely well, cleans easy, easy to replace, cheap!  Covered my whole desktop with it.  I think the diamonds help the optical sensor keep accuracy too.

http://www.amazon.com/Con-Tact-Covering-Self-Adhesive-Privacy-18-Inch/dp/B00R7O1TUC/