What Makes A Expensive Mouse Worthy?

[Boxing Kitten]

I own a basic Microsoft 4500 Comfort series mouse.https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/business/comfort-mouse-4500-for-business/4eh-00004

 

1. Is it capable for gaming or will I be destroyed in every game genre?

2. What Makes a gaming mouse good? Weight? Sensor? Drivers?

3. Is there a notable difference between a $20+ and a $60+ gaming mouse?

4. Why would you suggest one or not? 

 

Thanks in advance.

[ARikozuM]

The mouse is only as good as you are. Personally, I use the G502 since I'm an RTS player and find the macros to be beneficial for complex commands like "H" for Town Center or "," for idle villager.

 

And, yes, I'm referring to Age of Empires, if anyone is curious.

 

3 minutes ago, Giovanni7 said:

1. Is it capable for gaming or will I be destroyed in every game genre?

Depends on what you're looking to do.

 

3 minutes ago, Giovanni7 said:

2. What Makes a gaming mouse good? Weight? Sensor? Drivers?

I like heavy mice and use a medium DPI. I prefer having macros since they allow commands to be done without removing one's hand from WASD.

 

3 minutes ago, Giovanni7 said:

3. Is there a notable difference between a $20+ and a $60+ gaming mouse?

As long as you stay away from Razer no name brands.

3 minutes ago, Giovanni7 said:

4. Why would you suggest one or not? 

I'd suggest the G502, but it's better to head to Best Buy (tech store in general) and try some mice to see which conforms to your hand and preference.

[Velvet Revolver]

wired is old news, get a wireless mouse

1 - yes

2 - ergonomics

3 - depends

4 - ergonomics

[Guest]

1. RGB light

2. Amount of extra buttons

3. DPI. Custom DPI and higher/lower DPI

4. Brand.

I would suggest my Logitech G402, not too much to pay for and does good

[stconquest]

9 minutes ago, Giovanni7 said:

I own a basic Microsoft 4500 Comfort series mouse.https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/business/comfort-mouse-4500-for-business/4eh-00004

 

1. Is it capable for gaming or will I be destroyed in every game genre?

2. What Makes a gaming mouse good? Weight? Sensor? Drivers?

3. Is there a notable difference between a $20+ and a $60+ gaming mouse?

4. Why would you suggest one or not? 

 

Thanks in advance.

Performance and reliability are king.

 

Sensors and switches must be good, and the design utilizing the switches must be good too.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/yKhj4D/logitech-g403-prodigy-wired-optical-mouse-910-004796

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/VfYXsY/logitech-mouse-910004074

 

RGB: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/kJM323/logitech-mouse-910004615

[tomoki]

1 minute ago, Giovanni7 said:

I own a basic Microsoft 4500 Comfort series mouse.https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/business/comfort-mouse-4500-for-business/4eh-00004

 

1. Is it capable for gaming or will I be destroyed in every game genre?

2. What Makes a gaming mouse good? Weight? Sensor? Drivers?

3. Is there a notable difference between a $20+ and a $60+ gaming mouse?

4. Why would you suggest one or not? 

 

Thanks in advance.

Well that's really up to you. I prefer mice with lighter clicks, customizable dpi and something that preferably fits my hand well. 

Will you be destroyed? No not necessarily given that in due time you get used to that mouse. From there on it's up to you to know how to react to situations.

 

What makes a gaming mouse good is the testing that goes behind it, the hardware and durability behind it plus ...at times the drivers yes though i don't install the driver on all the computers I access since my mouse has a bit of memory of what settings I've programmed in last. 

 

Yes there is a notable difference. 

 

I would suggest one usually based off of what I've used and how it compares to other mice out there. I'd look up what it goes through and basically do my research before buying.

 

I'm using a Logitech G502 fyi. 

[SCHISCHKA]

i like a basic $10 mouse but I'm not a hardcore Arma player. Iv had the same three button mouse for almost a decade, it gives me no disability in FPS

 

[Drak3]

Expensive mice often have better sensors, as well as better/more controls (often just additional buttons), and prioritization for configuration software (Logitech Options, Corsair Utility Engine, Razer Synapse, etc.). AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: LEDs.

Going with some reasonably priced mice from reputable companies, you won't get destroyed in games. They just don't have all the bells and whistles.

There are also some luxury that have some features in common with gaming mice, but can also have their own tricks up their sleeves. My MX Master has a "gesture" system that allows me to access some commands that don't have keyboard shortcuts.

[Katsunaka]

1 - Doesn't make too big a difference for gaming, unless it's a super cheap wireless mouse.

2 - The materials, hardware inside the mouse, weight and sensor can make a mouse better for specific uses, but generally doesn't matter too much for the average person

3 - The only difference is the hardware inside, the buttons on the outside and if it lights up or not. 

I've used cheap and expensive mice. For me, they all seem to hold up about the same

4 - I'd only get one if you wanted one badly enough, wanted it for a specific use (like some mice have all those extra buttons for macros and such, might be helpful in a few games.

 

 

[Ryoku]

9 minutes ago, Giovanni7 said:

I own a basic Microsoft 4500 Comfort series mouse.https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/business/comfort-mouse-4500-for-business/4eh-00004

 

1. Is it capable for gaming or will I be destroyed in every game genre?

2. What Makes a gaming mouse good? Weight? Sensor? Drivers?

3. Is there a notable difference between a $20+ and a $60+ gaming mouse?

4. Why would you suggest one or not? 

 

Thanks in advance.

Pretty much it boils down to Quality and Sensor used.  If you buy a cheap mouse it's likely not as high quality or has a cheap sensor (or both) in it that might not track and accurately as a more expensive mouse.  I had  G500s it felt fine when I used it, but after upgrading to a G502 I can feel the difference between the 2 and the G500s feel disgusting.

[Boxing Kitten]

10 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

The mouse is only as good as you are. Personally, I use the G502 since I'm an RTS player and find the macros to be beneficial for complex commands like "H" for Town Center or "," for idle villager.

 

And, yes, I'm referring to Age of Empires, if anyone is curious.

 

Depends on what you're looking to do.

 

I like heavy mice and use a medium DPI. I prefer having macros since they allow commands to be done without removing one's hand from WASD.

 

As long as you stay away from Razer no name brands.

I'd suggest the G502, but it's better to head to Best Buy (tech store in general) and try some mice to see which conforms to your hand and preference.

So I take it Razer is a no go or overrated?

[Boxing Kitten]

7 minutes ago, Ryoku said:

Pretty much it boils down to Quality and Sensor used.  If you buy a cheap mouse it's likely not as high quality or has a cheap sensor (or both) in it that might not track and accurately as a more expensive mouse.

How do you determine sensor quality? Is there a numerical standard?

[DarkEnergy]

1 minute ago, Giovanni7 said:

So I take it Razer is a no go or overrated?

I've had bad experiences with Razer. 2 mice that go bad after a year. I also have a G502, it's quit nice. 

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, Giovanni7 said:

So I take it Razer is a no go or overrated?

It was just a joke. Pay little no mind to it. If you're looking for a good balanced mouse though, I'd suggest some of Logitech's offerings. The G402 and G502 are member favorites.

[Boxing Kitten]

9 minutes ago, Drak3 said:

Expensive mice often have better sensors, as well as better/more controls (often just additional buttons), and prioritization for configuration software (Logitech Options, Corsair Utility Engine, Razer Synapse, etc.). AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: LEDs.

Going with some reasonably priced mice from reputable companies, you won't get destroyed in games. They just don't have all the bells and whistles.

There are also some luxury that have some features in common with gaming mice, but can also have their own tricks up their sleeves. My MX Master has a "gesture" system that allows me to access some commands that don't have keyboard shortcuts.

Do LEDs ever have any applicable game functionality?

[Ryoku]

No It's more like people test the mouse and say it use "so and so" sensor and they say whether it has any tracking issue or built in acceleration (which you don't want).  Only way to really find out is to do research and look at all the mice people use/suggest.  I personally use G402 and G502 both are great.

[Boxing Kitten]

14 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

The mouse is only as good as you are. Personally, I use the G502 since I'm an RTS player and find the macros to be beneficial for complex commands like "H" for Town Center or "," for idle villager.

 

And, yes, I'm referring to Age of Empires, if anyone is curious.

 

Depends on what you're looking to do.

 

I like heavy mice and use a medium DPI. I prefer having macros since they allow commands to be done without removing one's hand from WASD.

 

As long as you stay away from Razer no name brands.

I'd suggest the G502, but it's better to head to Best Buy (tech store in general) and try some mice to see which conforms to your hand and preference.

Are macros crucial in most games or are they used to suplement for example have a standard layout  or 60% keyboard?

[Boxing Kitten]

2 minutes ago, DarkEnergy said:

I've had bad experiences with Razer. 2 mice that go bad after a year. I also have a G502, it's quit nice. 

Sounds like a reasonable concern

[mbryant]

I've had this guy since 2010, used it even before I was gaming and it's still going strong. It's not heavy though the other mice in the R.A.T line have weights though. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826618023

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, Giovanni7 said:

Are macros crucial in most games or are they used to suplement for example have a standard layout  or 60% keyboard?

Definitely supplemental. You don't NEED them, but it's nice to have them for those functions like "throw grenade 1", "melee", or "M" for map in games. Keeps you mobile on WASD while you're doing an action that would otherwise be taken away.

[stconquest]

5 minutes ago, Giovanni7 said:

Do LEDs ever have any applicable game functionality?

I have RGB on my current mouse.  It is set on my favorite colour:  OFF. 

 

[ARikozuM]

5 minutes ago, stconquest said:

I have RGB on my current mouse.  It is set on my favorite colour:  OFF. 

 

"Obvious fluorescent failure"?

[Boxing Kitten]

Generally speaking it sounds like Logitech has earned it's merits in this space and I'll try my hand at gaming with my current 4500 while I save up to perhaps pick one up. If anyone has any Strong suggestions for other mice brands or models I'll definitely read and digest any input on this matter. Huge thanks again to all the mice guru's here.

[stconquest]

1 minute ago, ARikozuM said:

"Obvious fluorescent failure"?

A bright shining LED coming from my mouse turned out to be way more annoying than pleasant.

 

On another note, I can vouch for Logitech customer support.  They are good.  My G602 started failing after a year, buttons.  They sent me another with no trouble at all.  I did not even have to send them my old one.

 

Now I have a dysfunctional G602, and one brand new sitting in a box.  I bought a new mouse before the replacement G602 arrived.  I'm impatient.

[Qwweb]

I personally use a Razer Deathadder Chroma and have no issues other than my complaint about 16000 Dpi (usually unnecessary). Fun fact, there are very few sensors out there, so when you buy a mouse that claims the same sensor specs as another, they most likely have the same sensor. But truthfully the biggest selling point should be how much you like the way the mouse both feels and performs.