I used to own a nice Saitek 1600 dpi mouse, pic of it below http://www.futurelooks.com/uploads/206/gamingmouse.jpg Having given it to my lil bro, I'm looking for a new mouse, but am finding it infuriating how sneaky manufacturers refer to a mouse with "x" number of buttons, where "x" could include the scroll buttton, main 2 buttons and the profile/dpi switching buttons. The Saitek mouse in the link had the two main buttons, plus 2 on the left side (pressed with thumb) and another one on the right (unseen in picture, but on large curve on the right hand side and pressed with side of 4th finger), plus the middle scroll button. All of these were bindable. I'm looking for a mouse like this, with at least 3 programmable, key-bindable buttons, excluding the 2 main ones and the scroll button (don't use it). Any ideas? So far I can only see the Razer lachesis, but this is quite expensive. Many thanks in advance
The universal solution to all problems: Logitech G5. It has two buttons on the side, two on the top (that are for the quick dpi-adjustment BUT can be re-bound in the software) and the scrollwheel clicks to the left and to the right so you can bind those too.
Ive got two mice 1. Saiph 3200 http://www.mionix.net/page.php?al=3200 weighted with adjustable macros, upto 3200DPI adjustable on the fly and v comfy 2. M$ sidewinder X5 http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/productdetails.aspx?pid=101 Adjustable weights, and a two great features for when fragging quick turn and precision aim booster.
These mice all look great, however as you can see with the saitek mouse i had access to 5 buttons without moving any of my fingers! Index on LMB, middle on RMB, tip and middle of thumb on the two left side buttons and side of ring finger clicking the button on the right hand side button. The G5 and Sidewinder look like they only have buttons to the left (thumb) side and is it difficult to quickly press the middle buttons of the G5? I'm so use to not moving a finger and having all fingers but my pinkie resting on 5 buttons in total!
the G5 second version have 2 buttons on the left for thumbs. the top buttons are easily pressed and the mouse wheel's tilt left/right can also be assigned. that's 2 thumb buttons, 2 tilt directions plus 2 middle buttons outside of standard 2 button + scroll wheel. eg, i assign Back thumb button to be Armour, Forward thumb button to be Speed, tilt right to be stealth and tilt left to be strength in Crysis. it's personal taste, but im not a fan of having thumb resting on buttons, as i tend to hold them tight thus may accidentally hit those buttons when moving the mouse.
If you want buttons, and dont' care about DPI switch and 8 billion DPI marketing crap, check out the MX Revolution. - Wireless so the wire is never on the way - No lag of any kind - Comfortable (right handed only) - You have 5 buttons that can be access with the thumb with little movement (Back/Forw buttons, and the side wheel is not a wheel but rather a 3 button switch that goes up/down, and you can press down at the center position). Then you have the top "Search" button on the mouse that you can use. All of these buttons are configurable and can be assigned keyboard buttons or keyboard shortcuts. The provided software allows per application/game configuration. - Long battery life about 1 week before recharge after intensive use (that is my tests) - Lithium-ion battery is in the mouse. - Good weight in my opinion. - 3 year warranty with Logitech fantastic service. - Using encrypted 2.4GHz signal to not get in conflict with other 2.4GHz devices unless you have a working microwave or a router under crazy load between the mouse and receiver. Having my 2.4GHz wireless N router on top of the computer case which is next to the desk, 2.4GHz wireless phone on my desk, 2.4GHz Logitech VX Nano Mouse next to my laptop which also on my desk, shows no sign to interference. Oh and the main scroll wheel is in metal, allowing you to scroll up/down left/right when you work, and the left and right action on the wheel is configurable as well like the other mouse buttons. So, EXCLUDING the Left and right click buttons you have 8 configurable buttons that you can use for your games.
You can operate the mswheel tilt buttons with your index and middle without moving them off of the LMB and RMB. So that's 4 buttons without any effort, and the other 2 are easily reached by moving your index or middle just a centimeter.
You have this mouse too: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/logitech-replaces-g5-with-gaming-mouse-g500-throws-gaming-heads/
September!!! But I want it NOW! I've been running a £9.99 Trust "gaming" mouse for over two years but the scroll wheel has finally given up on me, im now pretty sure that the G500 will be my next mouse
AWESOME!!! I was starting to fear that we'll be left with mice like the G9 that look like the manufacturing process involves running them over with a truck. Thank you Logitech! Now i have an upgrade path from my G5 that i actually look forward to! EDIT: Does it have weights though?
saw that as well, one amazing mouse. love the face scroll wheel can be changed from smooth document mode to clicky weapon changer
just as i thought logitech couldn't make a perfect mouse ! this is what i wanted, on board memory, more than one thumb button (g5 v2 was ugly imo, and since i own original g5 i decided not to buy v2) g9's scroll wheel, and same cool look as g5.
