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Best WIRED Gaming Mouse?

ravenvii

ravenvii

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So I'm going to give up my beloved Logitech VX Revolution for a Magic Mouse. Yeah, I know, if I loved my VX Revolution so much, why am I giving it up? Because I'm a sucker for new technology, that's why.

But I do realize that the Magic Mouse is next to useless for gaming (imagine trying to switch weapons with Magic Mouse's scrolling... no thanks!)

So I'm looking for a wired gaming mouse that'll be used solely for gaming. Why wired? Simple answer: cost. After paying $70 for Magic Mouse, I don't want to spend another $70 on a gaming mouse.

(Why not keep the VX Revolution? I'm thinking of that too, but I'd rather not have TWO battery-powered mice to take care of).
 
I really like the Razer DeathAdder. It does come in a Mac version but I think any of the Razer mice would work fine.
 
Hi,

I'm looking gor a G500 but a fully operational one, does anyone tried drivers like Steermouse or USB overdrive ? thanks
 
nemrod said:
Hi,

I'm looking gor a G500 but a fully operational one, does anyone tried drivers like Steermouse or USB overdrive ? thanks
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I use USB Overdrive with my MX518 and it works great. I haven't been able to get the two buttons above and below the scroll wheel to be recognized though. I used Steermouse with the same mouse at my last job and while it worked well, in 10.5.x it would randomly stop working until I rebooted the system.
 
Best tracking mouse I've ever owned is a logitech mx518, not sure if they're still available any more though.
I don't have much experience of it in osx though, the (unchangeable) mouse acceleration curve makes it irrelevant - and none of the many apps/osx changes that 'try' and fix this don't work satisfactory.
 
So there is no solution to get a fully functional mouse on OS X, even an old one like MX518.

I would like to be sure that, on a G500 :
- Buttons are well managed
- Resolution can be modified
- Wheel can be switch, free or not

As far as i know, support from steermouse doesn't have even an idea, gret, i've just sent an query to USB Overdrive support.
 
Logitech G5

The tried and true gaming mouse = Logitech G5.

All my buttons work in OSX (and Windows too). The logitech control center doesn't support this mouse but it isn't needed. All 5 buttons works as well as the DPI change buttons. This mouse has a great feel, customizable weight, great length of the cord, and a great laser.

I feel it is the best bang for the buck when it comes to a mouse.

Link: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/441/135&hub=1&cl=us,en
(They have a Blue version which I have. Looks way better. Hard to find now adays I think. Best Buy seems to have them at their stores.)
 
I use a standard PC Razer Diamondback 3G here.

Fantastic mouse, works fine on Mac, and no issues with tracking speed either.
 
G5

TheHumphries said:
The tried and true gaming mouse = Logitech G5.

All my buttons work in OSX (and Windows too). The logitech control center doesn't support this mouse but it isn't needed. All 5 buttons works as well as the DPI change buttons. This mouse has a great feel, customizable weight, great length of the cord, and a great laser.

I feel it is the best bang for the buck when it comes to a mouse.

Link: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/441/135&hub=1&cl=us,en
(They have a Blue version which I have. Looks way better. Hard to find now adays I think. Best Buy seems to have them at their stores.)
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The Blue one is the newer version. I bought one and it's great. Thumb buttons need usb/steer mouse or only work with expose/spaces etc in mac.
With Razer because they have onboard memory SUPPOSEDLY ALL their buttons do the same in mac as windows-you just need to program them in windows first.
 
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