High Performance Gaming Mice Don't Perform 283
An anonymous reader writes "A new mouse performance speed-testing software has scientifically demonstrated that there is virtually no difference between the performance of expensive, high-end gaming mice and cheap laser office mice. The software, called Metalocity, is available for free download so you can test your own mice and confirm the empirical results for yourself. It also shows that the multi-button approach of the Razer Naga and WarMouse Meta increases user speed by up to 112 percent." Note that this report comes from someone who wants to sell you a $80 gaming mouse with a zillion buttons on it, so a grain of salt is required here. But the question is valid: are the expensive mice really worth anything?
Re:Of course they are. (Score:2, Funny)
I shelled out and got me a setup that has the top (expensive) logitech stuff: G19 keyboard, G930 headset and the G700 mouse. It was the programmable macro keys (and the cordlessness of the mouse and headset) that sold me. Especially with the headset where I have a macro key as "push to talk" in teamspeak, so I can communicate with my pals while fixing a sandwich in the kitchen or (I usually don't announce this over comms) sit on the toilet...
The mouse fits my hand nicely has a nice rugged surface on the edges, has some nice macro keys and it can work both with the cord and cordless.
I mostly play Arma2 (fps/sim) and EVE Online (MMO) and the occasional Left 4 Dead 2 game.
Re:Performance? I'd rather worry about comfort (Score:5, Funny)
the wheel tends to gum up after 18 months
You may find keeping wet wipes on your desk and wiping your fingers off after every 10th Cheeto or so clears that problem up.
Re:Maybe, maybe not. (Score:5, Funny)
I've got a mouse I can sell you for $80, or I can charge you more if you think it will help you play better.
Obligatory Xtreme advertisement (Score:5, Funny)
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