Quality Gaming Mouse

[branch37]

Can anyone recommend a quality gaming mouse for a decent price?  I prefer wireless since it looks like Medusa's head has been breeding behind my desk while nobody is home. 
Hotkeys are also a must.  I've gotten so used to them on my mouse, I don't know what I would do without them. 

[Ratsy]

I like the design and function of the Razer Death Adder.  What I don't like is the memory overhead required by the Razer software and the apparent need to log me into the Razor web site when I use it.

I don't think you can have a smart mouse without some sort of overhead.  I would look for the one that best minimizes it.

 

[MrRiplEy[H]]

You're going to have to make compromises if you want a wireless gaming mouse. Corded mouse is always better.

[Gman]

By hotkeys can you be more specific?  Do you mean the extra forward/back buttons on the thumb side of the mouse, or do you mean a whole bunch of programmable keys, like 15 or so, on the mouse.

If it's the latter, for wireless mouse, I've only seen a couple, and they are not cheap.  Razer makes the Naga which is 130$ or so.  Logitech makes the G600 which is similar, but it isn't wireless, and they make no wireless version of their multi-button "MMO" mouse.  MMO.  Haha.  Too bad Hitech never trade marked that whole "massively multiplayer" thing, now even mice have names referring to it.

Anyhow, if it's the former, just a couple extra buttons,  there are a bunch.  Gigabyte's G9 is cheap, 40$ or so, Microsoft, MadCatz, Logitech - take your pick they all make a 50$ wireless gaming mouse that works ok.  Razer makes some in the 80$ range as well.

I do agree with Rip, a wired mouse is a far better option for gaming especially, but if wireless is a must, the above are about all there is around.  Steel Series, Corsair, Razer, Logi, all have highly rated corded mice of some description.  Clean your desk.  Buy some zip/cable ties.  Save some money and get better performance.  Ha ha. 

[Ack-Ack]

At home I use a Logitech G502 mouse (corded) that I really like, replaced the Coolmaster Sentinel II Advanced (now its the mouse I use on my work gaming PC) I was using. 

I don't like the Razor line because they are basically just over priced and you're paying more for the band name than you are for the hardware.

[branch37]

I have had the Razer Naga for about a year now, and the battery lasts maybe a couple hours before I have to unplug the stand, and plug the cord directly into the mouse, which is a huge hassle.  I can't remember what I paid for it but it wasn't anywhere near $130.  If it came with 2 batteries that could be charged on the stand while one is being used, that would be perfect.  Or maybe just used AAAs at this point. 

[Masherbrum]

I avoid Razer like the plague and have a ROCCAT Tyon.   Steelseries would have been next on the list for me personally.   

[Gman]

No fan of Razer either.  The new Naga's are at least 130$ USD, they are all 160$ here in Canada now.  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153171&cm_re=razer_naga-_-26-153-171-_-Product     <-- New Egg USA new Naga wireless, 130$.

I like the Steel Series various Sensei and other models.  The most closely replicate the simple shape of the first really good Microsoft opticals that were designed for gaming and didn't flip out when moved quickly, a mouse I used for probably 5 years.  Roccat and Corsair would come next for me.  I got my Sensei for 35$ on sale, it's been bullet proof, and the software is very good.

However for the OP wanting a wireless mouse with buttons, the Razer is pretty much the only game in town.  Logitech and a couple others make wired versions of these "MMO" mice, but not wireless.  Just Razer, which is p00 IMO.

[branch37]

Wireless isn't mandatory it's mainly a convince issue anyways since the freakin dock has to be plugged in anyways.


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[MrRiplEy[H]]

I loved the Razer laser gaming mouse but it lasted only 2 months. And I didn't keep the receipt because I never had a mouse fail on me before. Murphys law.

[SirNuke]

I loved the Razer laser gaming mouse but it lasted only 2 months. And I didn't keep the receipt because I never had a mouse fail on me before. Murphys law.

Thats the feedback I see allover the net for razor mice. I am 100% steelseries now and the bang for the buck is awesome.

[ebfd11]

I was gonna say the Razer Nagga as I have one and its either wired or wireless, depending on you preferences.

LawnDart

[Spikes]

I went from a Logitech G500 to a Razer Naga, and I like it so far. The thing I loved about the G500 was the weights you could put in it. Going from that to the naga was difficult to get used to because the naga is extremely light, almost too light. The other issue is gripping it tightly, you'll most likely press the side buttons unless you are careful.

[Pluto]

I started using the Corsair M95. It seems to be built fairly solid and has a nice feel.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

The mouse is one of the most essential tools you're going to have in first person shooting games. Keep this in mind. It makes a huge difference in fast paced games which require fast and accurate aim.

Personally I appreciate the ability of the laser mice to track on random surfaces without having to resort to use of mouse mats or papers etc. I want my mice to work where ever, when ever. The best tracking feeling I ever got was from the Razer mouse but as mentioned, it died an early death.