Selecting The Right Gaming Mouse

Finding the best gaming mouse to improve your gaming capabilities can be critical to the outcome of your online gaming success. Choosing which one to buy for the dedicated gamer can be a tough choice and a lot of decisions have to be taken.

Whether you want a mouse that favors the classic design with fewer buttons for occasional gaming or you want to be able to customize and tweak every setting via numerous buttons for the serious gamer all depends on personal taste and preferations. Whatever reason you have you demand a quality and high precision mouse that won’t let you down during hours of gameplay. You are spending a lot of money and naturally want to make the right decision the first time.

A mouse for gaming differs in various aspects from an ordinary desktop mouse used for office applications. To help you decide which one to choose I have made a short list of the most important things to consider before making the final decision.

• Sensor

You should go for a mouse with a laser sensor. A high precision laser works well on many different surfaces from glass to wooden surfaces. It ensures high precision even at very high sensitivity settings.

• Sensitivity

The sensitivity refers to how much you have to move the cursor to get across the screen and is measured in DPI. The higher the number the less you have to move the cursor on the screen to make a certain distance. Some models have a dip switch to change sensitivity during gaming letting you tweak your gaming performance without leaving the game. Most high-end laser mice have dpi settings at 5600 making them the perfect choice especially in games which require high sensitivity for rapid manoeuvres and targeting. Lowering the sensitivity can be an advantage in games with less dynamic and rapid game play.

• Extra Buttons / Customizable Buttons

Being able to decide what each button does is a very critical feature. Changing what a specific button does can be crucial to your overall gaming performance. Most high-end gaming mice offer this feature allowing you to assign single or multiple actions to a specific button. Assigning multiple actions is usually done using interface add-on software and is often called macros. The number of buttons is a personal preference and will vary depending on which games you usually play. But if you are a serious gamer aiming for the best – extra buttons will focus your energy on your game rather than disturb your concentration fumbling for key combinations on your keyboard.

• Adjustable Weight Systems

Like it light or heavy? Maybe you want to change the weight of the mouse to suit your game? The best gaming mouse will give you the opportunity to add or subtract weight in an instant using a number of 5-6 gram weights giving you the perfect weight for a perfect feel. Again it is a matter of personal preference but being able to decide yourself gives you the power to control your mouse.

• Ergonomics and aesthetics

A good ergonomic design is probably the single most important factor in choosing the best gaming mouse for your hand. You will spend countless of hours playing your favorite games and you won’t last long if you’re getting fatigued or are feeling pain. Some high-end mice have flexible length adjustment systems letting you make the perfect fit for your hand size. Combined with emphasizing comfort through contoured grips will take the stress off your hand and fingers letting you focus on your gameplay.

Almost all gaming mice have LED lights that either pulses or glows. Whether or not you like that is a matter of personal predilection. But a nice aesthetic look surely will give that special aura that will make your friends go WOW!

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