The PC gaming market is a battle arena for gaming accessories like Gaming Mice from different manufacturers. Some manufacturers tend to give the best feature a gamer will need in one mouse for a nice price while some will overcharge you for their brand name hence making it more and more complicated to choose the right hardware for your needs. So here is a guide to sort things out and help you pick the best gaming mouse for your own play style and needs.
When choosing the best gaming mouse for your needs, there are 4 things that you need to consider and they are as follows:
The Games You Play
The first thing to consider in finding the best gaming mouse for your needs is what kind of games do you mostly play. Do you usually play FPS, RPG or RTS games? If the answer is first-person shooters (FPS) then the kind of gaming mouse that you need to look for are the ones that offers quality switches, wide DPI options, and comfort. FPS-targeted mice have improved precision and will tend to be lighter for twitch responsiveness.
Vengeance® M65 FPS Laser Gaming Mouse
If you prefer strategy, RPG or MMO games then you should be looking for a mouse with a large number of programmable buttons and a DPI that suits your playing style. These types of mice will have many buttons for you to program your commands and spells in. Perfect for keeping those spells at your fingertips.
Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse
Laser, Optical and DPI
A Laser Mouse is the most common sensor technology in most gaming mouse and it can work on any surface. The only disadvantage is that it has a higher lift-off distance than an Optical Mouse, although some manufacturers cope up with this disadvantage by equipping their laser mouse with a customized lift-off distance that you can adjust using its software. Those that compete in the high-end as the best gaming mouse will almost always carry a laser sensor. Some brands also carry dual-sensor types that provide higher DPIs.
People who can use 4800DPI or higher are uncommon and the average gamer will be in the area of 3400 – 1200DPI.
Griping Style
Generally, there are two methods of holding a mouse. The first is the claw grip where the mouse is held by the tips of the fingers and this favors small and light mice.
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The second is the palm grip, where the palm of the hand rests on the top of the mouse and is more suited to large mice.
Func MS3
Personal Preference
The final thing to consider when choosing a gaming mouse is your personal preference. We all have different aesthetic tastes, and that will influence your decision. You might love the flashy lighting on a gaming mouse, or you might prefer the more functional side of it. Either way, your taste will have some bearing on the decision you make, and may lead other gamers to choose completely different mice.
Buying a Gaming Mouse is all about your preferences, style of gaming and taste. What is best for you might not be the best for others. So make a list of your choices and requirements, shortlist a few mice and then decide accordingly. Don’t go for the market hype or get entangles in the whole brand loyalty thing. So it is best to stick to what you really want from a mouse.
Something extra: Wired or Wireless
The majority of gaming mouse in the market today will always be wired but the trend to push out more and more wireless products have been increasing thanks to the demand for a clutter-free desk. One of the primary concerns for wireless products is battery life. It is just unacceptable to have a low-battery notice or your mouse suddenly dies mid-game.
Most wireless gaming products in the market hover in the high-end space which guarantee at least 8 hours of gaming, a quick-connect cable feature and the same performance you would expect from their wired counterpart. The only drawback is the price. If you really need to go wireless, be sure your budget allows you to.
Something extra: Macro/Customization
Most gamers will be happy with 3-5 extra keys that double as quick-access buttons or special binds but most gaming peripheral makers will have some sort of macro functionality built-in to their gaming mouse. Those that claim to be the best gaming mouse in the market will have advanced button customization support which is almost always software-based.
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Noteworthy brands are Logitech which provides an advanced Macro programming option for their products and Roccat with cross-peripheral combination and shortcuts.
Final Thoughts
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Ultimately, the many factors that go into choosing will almost most likely fall into the following hierarchy: looks > price > performance. As much as we toot our horn as gamers that we demand utmost precision, we always fall prey to our obsession with flaunting our stuff and that means looks, branding and style.
Truth be told though, the wide array of available products out right now makes it more easier to choose a gaming mouse. The easiest approach would be to look at your budget and filter on from there. For example, searching for a $89 gaming mouse will yield plenty of results and you can pick-out from there. If you think the specs don’t meet your needs, then its time to reconsider your budget or your requirements.
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Also, just because it says gaming in the box doesn’t mean it is gaming-class.
Here is a list of quick recommendations:
All-around – Roccat Kone XTD+, Razer Taipan
FPS -Â SteelSeries Kana, Logitech G400s
RTS – Roccat Kone XTD+, Tesoro Gandiva
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