Currently looking for a new gaming mouse

BUMP and go for the G502 ;)

I currently have a Logitech G502 and other than it being ugly, I really like it. I've been a big fan of Logitech mice for a while, my last three being Logitech. The software is the best if you need it. Some games (console ports) don't support more than three mouse buttons or support rebinding mouse buttons, and the Logitech software is the only software that I've found that works properly.

Take GTA IV for instance. At release you couldn't rebind the mouse buttons, and it didn't support more than 3 mouse buttons. I use the right mouse button for something other than what it defaulted to, and the mouse I had at the time did have software to let you assign keys to mouse buttons, but GTA IV somehow still detected the mouse button in addition to the key press. They later patched the game to support rebindable buttons and extra mouse buttons, but the right button was still hard coded to hang up the phone even if you assigned it to something else in-game. I tried to assign the mouse button to a key in the mouse software, but GTA would still detect the RMB press to hang up the phone. I later bought a Logitech G5, and the Logitech gaming software actually worked. GTA IV would no longer see the RMB and the mouse would only send the key I assigned.

The G5 I had was the first generation with only one thumb button. They later released a 2nd generation with two buttons. When I built a new PC, I bought a Logitech G500 and kept the G5 in use on my old system. There were some problems with the G500. They switched to a laser sensor and it had some weird diagonal tracking issues on certain surfaces. I found the right type of mouse surface to eliminate that though. After a few years the left button began to randomly send double clicks on single clicks, or would "un-click" while holding it down. I got mad and slammed it down on the desk when I was dragging some files around and it un-clicked dropping them in a random location. Oddly enough that fixed it for a long while, but it eventually returned. Each time it started acting up, giving it a good slam on the desk would temporarily fix it, but the time it took before returning grew shorter each time.

I eventually had enough and bought the G502, and so far it's the best mouse I have ever owned. They went back to an optical sensor with the G502 and it's more sensitive and responsive than the laser sensor on the G500. My old G5 is still alive and kicking too on my old system too.

I briefly looked at the G403, and like the G502, it has optional weights, so you can slap in some extra weight if it's too light. It uses the same Logitech gaming software if you need to customize the mouse buttons. I personally prefer wired mice just to not have to deal with batteries.

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sry, just a cheap $20 logitech mouse user here

Logitech MX510 or MX518 are still top of the line. I've been using (the same one) for the last 10 years.
Yes, 10 years, it still works, still looks good. Top quality.

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I have a G502 and I highly recommend it :)

I bought this one 2 years ago. https://www.amazon.com/UtechSmart-Venus-16400-Precision-Gaming/dp/B00FNKMVUO
I haven't really used the macro keys, but it is a very nice mouse for gaming.

I've been using the Logitech g500/502 and they've both worked well. I also prefer the braided cord over most mice cords.

All I use are Death Adders >:)

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I have an old-gen R.A.T. 7 for my desktop and mobile R.A.T. for my laptop, but they have their new gen out now. All of them look pretty badass.

http://www.madcatz.com/gamechanging/

I myself have to find a normal mouse.
At the time, I liked the mouse A4 Tech X-7 series. Ordered Zelotes T-60 for test...
Thank you for your train!

I'd recommend a Logitech M510 to just about anybody who wants a wireless mouse.

I got one back in August, and I'm hardly a "mouse connoisseur" (especially since my last few have been the type that come with the computer) but I'm very pleased with it. On top of the standard mouse features and claims of a two-year battery life, it's also got back/forward buttons and horizontal scrolling. The Amazon page says it requires the software, but I think you only actually need it if you want to reprogram the buttons, since it works just fine for me.

My only problem with it so far was that I had to hobble along for a couple of weeks before I could get a new mousepad--I had one of those awful vinyl lenticular ones, and the M510 hated it even more than I did. XD But everything else hated it too, so I was glad to finally be rid of it.

I use the Sharkoon Drakonia. Had it for a 2 years now and it's used on a daily basis and haven't had any problems with it. It's about $40 even though I got mine for $25 on a sale. I've had another Sharkoon mouse before that one for 3 years and haven't had any issues either. Before that I had several Razer mice and they all broke (double click bug) after 6 months, same with the Roccat mouse I had, and cost twice as much as the Sharkoon mice. I know, there's a lot of people who praise Razer products to the heavens and beyond but personally, I would never get another Razer mouse, ever.

I've had my Razer Deathadder since 2013 and it hasn't showed signs of wearing out yet. It's wired, really responsive, not too light or heavy, and I like it a lot. I don't know if it was worth the $60 I paid for it though, I've seen better looking mice for the same price.

i have 2 Deathadders 1 to my laptop and 1 to my desktop computer never had any problems with any of them

Personally went with the Logitech G600 and I L-O-V-E it! I'm a big MMO guy though so that's a factor. Thanks for the choo choo!

check the steelseries rival 300, that's the one i'm using, i really enjoy it

150$ for a mouse lul .... I think I can buy like 50ish for that much from the one I'm using .
With all seriousness you can get a good mouse for 20$ at most .

A4 tech is one of those shitty 5$ mouses brands that actually don't suck .
I broke my last one after 3 years of using ....cause lagg ....

Like it boggles my mind tho , when I see The new Razer hamstermaster 1337 420 with flashlight 71buttons , 13 laser colours wireless with batery that last up to 12 minute without one charge and a bottle opener , recommended by the creator of the best hamsterfood for human Doritos, and the best selling piss in a bottle mountain dew ... signs by the legendary cs-go player Boris himself who is rank 1 internationally living in his grandmother basement in sybeia , for only 1750$ and the virginity of your dogs firstborn puppy it kinda makes me want to punch anyone who buys the shit

I use three regularly that I'd recommend to anyone

• Logitech G600 for MMOs or games that use the number row a lot for switching weapons/skills.
• Logitech G502 for FPS and most gaming use. I replaced my G9x with it, and I like it. I hold it like the G9x, though.
• Func MS-3 for everyday use. Not many features, but VERY comfortable for my big hands.

Ones I've used recently that I do NOT recommend

• Roccat Kone -- comfortable and nice to look out, but the two I had didn't last long.
• Razer DeathAdder -- cheap garbage, the "happy meal" of mice.
• Corsair M65. Decent mouse, but very uncomfortable, especially the "ridges" between the various pieces.
• ThermalTake Level 10. Same issues as the M65

I'm just here to leech the information that's being mentioned. :) I don't know much about gaming mice so I can't really help :(

I use the Anker Precision Gaming mouse up to 2000 DPI. I've had it for a few years now and love it. The accuracy during shooting games is great! Info below is from Amazon - seems its unavailable now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Programmable-Profiles-specific-Switches/dp/B00CBQO930

• Track your every movement with unparalleled precision, speed and continuity via the Avago ADNS-3050 Sensor, which features 2000 DPI, 6600 FPS and a polling rate of 1000 Hz. Omron micro switches provide crisp, firm clicks.
• 7 programmable buttons, 5 savable profiles (bound to specific games), macros, 4 default DPI levels (500 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000), and other programmable settings let you take command with maximum efficiency. What's more, clock the DPI up to 2000 through software acceleration.
  Over-body completely illuminates with 4 respiring LED color options or turns off, so that you can get down to battle.
  Lightweight, 6ft, braided-fiber USB cable with gold-plated USB connector ensures a reliable connection.

Don't buy hybrid mouses with non standard internal battery. I didn't used a G403 but with these type of mouses after certain threshold battery will die and you will have to use it as wired only mouse. Quite often this will happen after ending date of warranty.

If you decide to have a pure wired mouse G502 is most praised mouse I know. If you decide to have a pure wireless mouse I would suggest G602. It uses two AA batteries. When I use non-rechargeable batteries I don't change them for 3 months but when I use my decade old rechargeable batteries I have to recharge them after 2 months.

Bump (with nothing to contribute - I'm using a "vertical mouse" from Anker in an effort to reduce CTS nerve injury)