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Are you going to buy a mouse/mousepad? Help us help you and please answer at least the first two questions below. If you have no clue about the questions, please take some time to read the explanations.

Questions

Please copy and paste the formatted questions below with your answers (at least the first two questions!) in your own thread (or in The Mouse Suggestion Thread):
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1. What's your grip style?

2. What's your sensitivity?

3. What's your maximum budget?

4. Do you want additional buttons?

5. What games do you play?

6. Do you mind about prediction?

7. Other relevant information:
Input anything else you want.
some examples: LOD, ambidextrous shape, weight, wireless, non-braided cord, glossy finish, button activation force, driverless, onboard memory, etc
If you're looking for a mousepd too, please try to answer the following questions:
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7. Hard or cloth?

8. Rough or smooth?

9. Which size approximately?

10. What's your maximum budget?
Explanations

Grip
Grip style or grip type is the manner with which you hold your mouse. There are three main styles:
  • Claw grip
    claw_grip.jpg

  • Fingertip grip
    fingertip_grip.jpg

  • Palm grip
    palm_grip.jpg
The grip type allows to choose the shape and weight of the mouse.
Example: fingertip grippers will most likely want small and lightweight mouses.

More info: Razer.

Sensitivity
Sensitivity represents how fast the mouse cursor moves in relation to the mouse physical movement. For FPS games, sensitivity is commonly defined by distance/360°. Or, more generally, it's defined by low, mid or high (please refer to the link below if you're not sure).
Example: 50cm/360° (to make a full 360° turn, it's needed to move the mouse by 50cm). That's an example of a low sensitivity.

The sensitivity allows to choose the dpi of the mouse and, most importantly, it defines the top speed needed.
Example: low sensitivity players very often hit high speeds; thus, they need a mouse that can support those high speeds without any kind of acceleration or malfunction.

More info: ESR.

Prediction
Prediction (aka Angle Snapping, Drift Control, Correction) helps you to draw straight lines: the mouse tracking corrects (removes) the minor deviations from your line, making it as straight as possible, up to certain threshold, which varies from mouse to mouse (some mouse has more prediction than others). Ideally, a mouse should have the option to turn off the prediction, but there are plenty of mice with inherent prediction that can't be turned off.
 
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needs a "commonly-recommended mice and mousepads" section imo, just so readers have a general idea on what to look for.
 
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Originally Posted by subgenoa;15403298
needs a "commonly-recommended mice and mousepads" section imo, just so readers have a general idea on what to look for.
Yes. This. I love the XTrac Pads Ripper XXL.
 
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-Wrong thread, please delete-
 
#6 ·
1. What's your grip style?
Claw grip
2. What's your sensitivity?
2000dpi
3. What's your maximum budget?
ÂŁ75
4. Do you want additional buttons?
Nah
5. What games do you play?
DiRT 3, Minecraft
6. Do you mind about prediction?
???
7. Other relevant information:
No Razer.
 
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Originally Posted by 3930K View Post

1. What's your grip style?
Claw grip
2. What's your sensitivity?
2000dpi
3. What's your maximum budget?
ÂŁ75
4. Do you want additional buttons?
Nah
5. What games do you play?
DiRT 3, Minecraft
6. Do you mind about prediction?
???
7. Other relevant information:
No Razer.
  • Cooler Master CM Storm Spawn<--the mouse i recommend everybody for clawgripping. its cheap, awesome sensor and perfect for claw grip
  • Logitech G9x<--positive acceleration. It depends on wether u like it or not, a lot of pros use it
  • (ZOWIE MiCO)<--only 1600dpi
 
#8 ·
1. What's your grip style?

Fingertip grip

2. What's your sensitivity?

Mid

3. What's your maximum budget?

120 $

4. Do you want additional buttons?

No more of 5

5. What games do you play?

CS 1.6, Crysis, CoD, Assasin Creed, Grand Theft Auto, Portal

6. Do you mind about prediction?

No Prediction

7. Other relevant information:

I saw the Zowie Ec2 EvO, and like me, but is good enough? Or another mouse is better?
 
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Originally Posted by SinPecadoLP View Post

1. What's your grip style?
Fingertip grip
2. What's your sensitivity?
Mid
3. What's your maximum budget?
120 $
4. Do you want additional buttons?
No more of 5
5. What games do you play?
CS 1.6, Crysis, CoD, Assasin Creed, Grand Theft Auto, Portal
6. Do you mind about prediction?
No Prediction
7. Other relevant information:
I saw the Zowie Ec2 EvO, and like me, but is good enough? Or another mouse is better?
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Id have to recommend the Logitech G9x. I use a finger tip grip and I honestly dont wanna try a new mouse anytime soon. Ive had this thing for nearly 3 years.
 
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I'm actually looking for a mouse, so I'll take a stab at it.

1. What's your grip style? Fingertip in FPS, probably palm in slower games.

2. What's your sensitivity? I want 1500-1800 minimum with an adjustment up to 3500 at least

3. What's your maximum budget? $75

4. Do you want additional buttons? left, right, two thumbs, and a scroll wheel is all I really need

5. What games do you play? Skyrim, various BF games, some other shooters

6. Do you mind about prediction? rather not have it

7. Other relevant information:

Not heavy, drivers are fine as long as they're simple.
 
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#11 ·
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Originally Posted by losttsol View Post

I'm actually looking for a mouse, so I'll take a stab at it.
1. What's your grip style? Fingertip in FPS, probably palm in slower games.
2. What's your sensitivity? I want 1500-1800 minimum with an adjustment up to 3500 at least
3. What's your maximum budget? $75
4. Do you want additional buttons? left, right, two thumbs, and a scroll wheel is all I really need
5. What games do you play? Skyrim, various BF games, some other shooters
6. Do you mind about prediction? rather not have it
7. Other relevant information:
Not heavy, drivers are fine as long as they're simple.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104261

same thing I said to the guy above you.
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Originally Posted by losttsol View Post

I'm actually looking for a mouse, so I'll take a stab at it.
1. What's your grip style? Fingertip in FPS, probably palm in slower games.
2. What's your sensitivity? I want 1500-1800 minimum with an adjustment up to 3500 at least
3. What's your maximum budget? $75
4. Do you want additional buttons? left, right, two thumbs, and a scroll wheel is all I really need
5. What games do you play? Skyrim, various BF games, some other shooters
6. Do you mind about prediction? rather not have it
7. Other relevant information:
Not heavy, drivers are fine as long as they're simple.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104261

same thing I said to the guy above you.
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I tried one at a store, but it's just a little too small. I have fairly large hands.
 
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Originally Posted by losttsol View Post

I'm actually looking for a mouse, so I'll take a stab at it.
1. What's your grip style? Fingertip in FPS, probably palm in slower games.
2. What's your sensitivity? I want 1500-1800 minimum with an adjustment up to 3500 at least
3. What's your maximum budget? $75
4. Do you want additional buttons? left, right, two thumbs, and a scroll wheel is all I really need
5. What games do you play? Skyrim, various BF games, some other shooters
6. Do you mind about prediction? rather not have it
7. Other relevant information:
Not heavy, drivers are fine as long as they're simple.
From what I see, my requirement in a mouse are really similar to yours. I ended up buying a Deathadder Black Edition and it is perfect for me. Note that I have really large hands, and that I am using it driverless.
 
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1. What's your grip style?
Palm

2. What's your sensitivity?
1000 maybe?

3. What's your maximum budget?
No Budget

4. Do you want additional buttons?
Sure why not. More buttons the more I can move commands to the right hand.

5. What games do you play?
All and any of them. Example: Battlefield 3 and Guild Wars 2.. etc... etc..

6. Do you mind about prediction?
If the mouse can go where I want it to go before my brain can signal my hand to do it and improve my gameplay.. sure give me more mouse prediction?

7. Other relevant information:
Wireless... Cords annoy the **** out of me, and tech should be good enough today where the delay between cord and wireless is non-existant??
I hate my wireless mouse/keyboard randomly disconnects......
Also Ill take anything that improves gameplay.

If you're looking for a mousepd too, please try to answer the following questions:
Quote:
7. Hard or cloth?
The one thats better for gaming? I usually use the normal mousepad plastic part?? lol

8. Rough or smooth?
The one thats better for gaming? I usually use the normal mousepad plastic part?? lol

9. Which size approximately?
Maybe just slightly larger then Normal... Otherwise Normal?

10. What's your maximum budget?
None
 
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Originally Posted by MAD-DUKE View Post

6. Do you mind about prediction?
If the mouse can go where I want it to go before my brain can signal my hand to do it and improve my gameplay.. sure give me more mouse prediction?
lol'd

Prediction actually straighten your mouse movement to make them look more like a straight line.
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There arent many wireless mouses around. You should take a look at the logitech g700, the cyborg R.A.T. 9 , the logitech performance MX or the razer mamba. I would personally chose the g700.
 
#19 ·
1. What's your grip style?

Fingertip Grip

2. What's your sensitivity?

Medium

3. What's your maximum budget?

$60

4. Do you want additional buttons?

Not needed

5. What games do you play?

Battlefield 3

6. Do you mind about prediction?

No

7. Other relevant information:

Wired mouse ftw!

Mousepad

7. Hard or cloth?

Cloth

8. Rough or smooth?

Smooth , I think...

9. Which size approximately?

Medium to Large with a Wristpad if possible!

10. What's your maximum budget?

$30

Thanks!!
 
#20 ·
1. What's your grip style?
Palm and claw grips

2. What's your sensitivity?
800~1800

3. What's your maximum budget?
60$

4. Do you want additional buttons?
Two on the side (backward \ forward) can be good.

5. What games do you play?
FPS - cs1.6 etc..

6. Do you mind about prediction?
No prediction for me.

7. Other relevant information:
No accel, no prediction, no glossy sides\top.

I think about the G400. What do you think? You reccomend this mouse for me?

7. Hard or cloth?
Cloth
8. Rough or smooth?
Smoth
9. Which size approximately?
320 X 270
10. What's your maximum budget?
30$
 
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Originally Posted by sussah View Post

1. What's your grip style?
Fingertip Grip
2. What's your sensitivity?
Medium
3. What's your maximum budget?
$60
4. Do you want additional buttons?
Not needed
5. What games do you play?
Battlefield 3
6. Do you mind about prediction?
No
7. Other relevant information:
Wired mouse ftw!
Mousepad
7. Hard or cloth?
Cloth
8. Rough or smooth?
Smooth , I think...
9. Which size approximately?
Medium to Large with a Wristpad if possible!
10. What's your maximum budget?
$30
Thanks!!
- Razer Abyssus
- Zowie AM
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Originally Posted by eyal491 View Post

1. What's your grip style?
Palm and claw grips
2. What's your sensitivity?
800~1800
3. What's your maximum budget?
60$
4. Do you want additional buttons?
Two on the side (backward \ forward) can be good.
5. What games do you play?
FPS - cs1.6 etc..
6. Do you mind about prediction?
No prediction for me.
7. Other relevant information:
No accel, no prediction, no glossy sides\top.
I think about the G400. What do you think? You reccomend this mouse for me?
7. Hard or cloth?
Cloth
8. Rough or smooth?
Smoth
9. Which size approximately?
320 X 270
10. What's your maximum budget?
30$
G400 or Razer Deathadder
 
#23 ·
1. What's your grip style?
probably claw
2. What's your sensitivity?
low-medium
3. What's your maximum budget?
40-60 $
4. Do you want additional buttons?
No need.
5. What games do you play?
Moslty FPS
7. Other relevant information:
Has to be precise mouse

Thanks!!
 
#24 ·
1. What's your grip style?
Between Fingertip and Palm.

2. What's your sensitivity?
I cross my 1920 resolution in about 2-3cm.

3. What's your maximum budget?
No limit.

4. Do you want additional buttons?
The usual 4-5 are enough but of course I wouldn't mind if it has more buttons.

5. What games do you play?
Everything from strategy(real strategy hexfield & turn based) over MMOs and Sims to FPS.

6. Do you mind about prediction?
There shouldn't anything in that prohibits a 1:1 realization of my movements, if such features are in it must be possible to turn them off.

7. Other relevant information:
-Ergonomic for right hander.
-Sensor in the middle, I once tried one that hat the sensor moved closer to the thumb and I couldn't get used to it.
-Cable bot wireless.
-Always on, no sleepmode or if such mode is in it must be able to turn it off or set the delay high so sensor isn't constantly going on/off.
-If lights are thereit must be possible to turn them off.
-Shouldn't have problems with fabric pads(Zowie P-TF).
 
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#25 ·
Looking for a mousepad.....

Hard or soft?

Soft pad

Rough or smooth?

Smooth

Which size approximately?

At least 12x15 or larger

What's your maximum budget?

Probably 40$ but the last time I spent 40 was on a razer destructor pad that I didn't care for over time. An awesome cloth pad I'd spend $$ on though.
 
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7. Hard or cloth?
Hard

8. Rough or smooth?
Dunno, I want as little friction as possible

9. Which size approximately?
Doest matter too much

10. What's your maximum budget?
Do not know maximum budget,

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I want a mousepad that gives incredible little friction, Right now i have Steelseries SP and it was really good in the start but after few years it is quite worn down someplaces and is less smooth,
I would prefer Plastic or sorts of, i dont like Metal nor glass since they freeze my wrists
 
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