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Member Reviews: Logitech G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse

jadawgis732

Best Mouse of the Bunch

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By jadawgis732

Pros: Comfortable, adjustable weight, and many buttons, logically laid out.

Cons: None! (Wireless would be a bonus, but not complaining.)

Logitech is the brand I've kind of gravitated towards. The products they put out are phenomenal, the customer service can't be beat (seriously I've probably had 10 RMAs over my lifetime with about 8 different products, and never had a problem), and the Setpoint software has locked me in. Being able to have your buttons do different things depending on the program has become so necessary that I'll never consider another brand. I've owned the MX Revolution, Performance MX, VX Nano, G9, G9x, G700, and G500. When I was shopping for this mouse, (I had a problem with my G9x where the weight tray wouldn't stay in) I purchased the G700 first. I hated it. The G500, while uglier, fit my hands much...
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decali

Best mouse so far

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By decali

Pros: Textured side grip, adjustable sensitivity, locking scroll wheel, side buttons, adjustable weight, braided cable, cool look

Cons: Unlocked scroll wheel is chaotic, right-handed

Great mouse. I think the adjustable weight is a bit of a gimmick, but it's probably a nice option for some. The contours of the mouse feel great, and the textured sides really do add to the feel. Changing sensitivity with a very simple click is WONDERFUL in games (e.g. in an FPS), it really does help. The side buttons, of course, really speed up both internet browsing and file browsing (being able to hit Back/Forward). Excellent mouse, does everything I need it to do, been going strong for 2 years.
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Juni

Best mouse. Ever!

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By Juni

Pros: Plenty of programmable buttons. Very accurate. Weight adjustment can make a difference for some.

Cons: Middle click sometimes registers as scroll left/right

-On the spot sensitivity change -freeflow mouse wheel makes it EASY to scroll through long documents and web pages. -textured sides help for a comfy, firm grip -braided cord won't ever get tangled. EVER! -weight adjustment is really interesting. Play around with it until you find a sweet spot. -setpoint is a pretty easy software to use and to customize your settings. -logitech warranty. ANYTHING goes wrong with this thing, and they've got your back.
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railfan844

Excellent for FPS games

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By railfan844

Pros: Program specific macros, auto switching is very reliable, up to 5 DPI settings, 3 side buttons, great variety of macro commands including scrolls.

Cons: Unless you're deliberate, the middle click might register as a sidescroll click. Macro app sometimes freezes, though this is rare.

This mouse's showcase is its macros. Unlike most Razer products, it can store layered keystrokes (Shift+Alt+Tab) as well as scroll wheel movements. I have a macro to switch between tabs in Firefox, this is made possible by that ability to combine keystrokes. I also have macros to switch weapons with the side button in FPS games and crouch jump with the middle button on the side. The cord is braided for those that like that sort of thing. I have a few minor complaints which sum up to the half star off from being 5 stars, these are to be noted in addition to the main cons up above. 1. You can store delays in the macro software, but the only way to do this is to record a delay. On my...
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Selvanthos

It does the job better then most.

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By Selvanthos

Pros: Nice shape, Button layout is good. Adjustable weight, rubber feet stay on.

Cons: None

I have had this mouse two years now, and it is very good. Clicks like it did on day one. Still has all its rubber feet. I would still reconmend this mouse over all others even though it is showing its age. The only other mouse I would recomend is the naga only for those playing MMO's. This logitech owns it up in FPS's. With the 2 side buttons. One to chance weapons, and one to re-load. What else do you need? Looks good as well.
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Frank08

Excellent Mouse

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By Frank08

Pros: Many Programmable buttons, On-The-Fly DPI switching, Free Scroll Wheel, Adjustable weight

Cons: None

Excellent mouse, replaced my old crappy Dynex laser mouse with this and I'm amazed the difference it made. It's a very nice shape, you can tune it's weight to your liking, can switch between 5 customizable DPI settings, and has some nice programmable buttons. I also like the free scrolling scroll wheel, it's nice for when having to scroll through long documents/pages. Overall, extremely happy with the mouse and I recommend it to anyone.
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willis888

Great mouse

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By willis888

Pros: shape, buton placement, adjustable weight, texture, fine grain DPI control

Cons: sensor has non-zero acceleration, profiles software does not live up to its potential

The "best" shape for a mouse is personal, and for me this one works. The same goes for ideal weight, and the G500 comes with a small metal case with foam interior that holds 6x 4.5g weights and 6x 1.7g weights. The mouse itself has a plastic card inserted from the bottom that holds up to 6 of those weights. The extra buttons on some mice are awkwardly placed and not useful in games. I can actually use all the buttons on this mouse without losing control in a first person game. The sides of the mouse are covered in a rubbery, textured material that makes it easier to grip and feels great. After using mine for almost a year, there is a small hole worn through this layer where my pinky...
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Mugabuga

Great budget mouse

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By Mugabuga

Pros: On-the-fly DPI switching, long cord, weights, the price, programmable buttons

Cons: Bad sensor placement

This is a great mouse for $50. It has just enough programmable buttons, and on-the-fly DPI switching with 5 settings (use for insane tank turret movement in BF3). It also has weights that you can put in to fine-tune it (trust me, it makes a difference). The only bad thing is the horrible sensor placement, which is more to the front of the mouse, so turning can get messed up sometimes. Overall an amazing mouse.
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csm725

Good cheap mouse

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By csm725

Pros: Cheap, good feel for palmers, SetPoint

Cons: Weights gimmick, off center sensor, scroll wheel

For $40-55, this mouse is amazing. I would not pay over $60 for it. I love the reprogrammable buttons, on the fly DPI adjustment, and not a bad sensor either. I love the grip and well, it does it's job well. Cord is long enough, yup yup. Scroll wheel is a standard Logitech "hyperscroll" one, and it's nothing special. The mouse looks fine, and does it's job. Just figured I could stick my plug here, even though I am by no means qualified to review mice... I do tend to weigh the bang for the buck of the product heavily in the rating I give it, and this is visible here. I would give the mouse just under 4 stars if it was a $75 product, but for $40-55 you can not go wrong, so 4.5 stars...
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IEATFISH

Great mouse

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By IEATFISH

Pros: Many buttons, great shape, great drivers, great DPI, cloth cable

There are tons of features in this mouse. Weights, cloth cable, fast or clicky scroll, etc. I use to have a G5 which Logitech upgraded for free when I had issues with it. I love this mouse. It is great for palm grip but I don't see any reason why it would be bad for claw either. The buttons are all programmable except for the scroll mode switch as it is mechanical. Even the DPI buttons can be remapped. This gives you lots of buttons and lots of flexibility. Great mouse.
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