| As gaming has changed over the years, the | | | | the top of their mice. Many people feel comfortable |
| software, the hardware and way we play and | | | | with the increased grip and comfort this material |
| interact with games has also changed. We are not | | | | provides. manufacturers can also use a variety of |
| playing two dimensional games with no plot. Today's | | | | plastics and, unfortunately, sometimes build their |
| games are sophisticated pieces of software, requiring | | | | gaming mice with variable quality. Make sure to |
| cutting-edge hardware to properly play. Many | | | | double-check review sites regarding mouse quality: |
| hobbyists pay thousands of dollars on games, | | | | some mice are infamous for having sub-par build |
| software, but regularly forget one of the central | | | | quality, weird button depression, and other oddities |
| aspects of a good gaming experience - the best | | | | that could get annoying over the course of your |
| gaming mouse. | | | | mouse's useful lifespan. |
| Mice might not seem like much and they are certainly | | | | The internals of a mouse matter as much, if not |
| a component we've learned to take for granted, but | | | | more, than the external build quality. Typically, mice |
| having the correct gaming mouse will benefit your | | | | these days have 2 different types of sensors to |
| gaming experience and even increase your kill ratios. | | | | detect movement: optical and laser. |
| Innovations like optical and laser sensors, high-DPI | | | | Laser sensors are newer technology. They offer a |
| cameras, programmable buttons, and in-game button | | | | high degree of precision than their older optical |
| macro configurations have made the today's gaming | | | | counterparts. Though some mice still use normal |
| mice a new type of device from the typical | | | | optical sensors, it is rare to see them on gaming mice |
| run-of-the-mill office mouse. | | | | these days. The laser sensors in gaming mice have |
| Like making any computer-related purchasing choice, | | | | different amounts of resolution. Normal mice typically |
| finding the most sensible mouse for you can be | | | | have a dots per inch (DPI) rated at 400-600. |
| confusing and take time. There are lots of choices | | | | Advanced laser gaming mice have between |
| out there. This guide will help you identify things that | | | | 3,500-3,800 DPI, meaning that the mouse is better |
| are important to consider when buying a mouse. | | | | able to detect small movements: Better detection |
| Ergonomics are a key component of a good mouse. | | | | means better in-game precision. Another fantastic |
| lefties will, unfortunately, have more limited options | | | | feature: nearly all gaming mice have variable DPI and |
| than their fellow right-handed gamers. When you do | | | | on-the-fly adjustments, meaning that the user can |
| purchase a mouse, make sure that it is the | | | | select the perfect DPI for your gaming situation, |
| left-handed version. The model is really important | | | | which further enhances your edge. Continuing on the |
| because almost all gaming mice have contours which | | | | customization theme, gaming mice have a wide array |
| are there to support your hand and be comfortable | | | | of options that are available to you, the gamer. |
| during long gaming sessions and, often, feature side | | | | Through the included software, you can change |
| buttons which are supposed to be activated by the | | | | things like DPI, X-axis sensitivity, left and right |
| thumb. For a left-handed person these buttons would | | | | sensitivity, button assignments, macros, double-click |
| be on the incorrect side of the mouse and the | | | | speed, and even the lighting arrangements can be |
| contours would make holding it very uncomfortable, | | | | changed. Some of these mice even offer weights |
| if not downright impossible. | | | | that can be used to change the weight of the |
| For general ergonomics, you want to make sure that | | | | mouse to preference. |
| the mouse you're purchasing fits your hand. This | | | | Finally, a gamer needs to consider price. What is the |
| means making sure that it is contoured for people | | | | ideal price point for your gaming mouse? Some cost |
| with your hand size and that the structure generally | | | | as much as one hundred forty ($140!) dollars, but |
| align with the way you hold your mouse. Most people | | | | those models often include include wireless |
| have moderate sized hands and grip mice normally, | | | | transmission or very high DPI lasers. |
| with the hand resting over the entire mouse, | | | | Like many other pieces of hardware, purchasing a |
| therefore nearly every product will about the same. | | | | model from a few years ago is never a bad solution |
| Beyond just shape and size, a buyer should | | | | and, often, you can buy gaming mice in the $40 - |
| remember mice also have different textures. Razer, | | | | $70 neighborhood with every feature you'd want. |
| for instance, consistently uses rubberized surfaces on | | | | |