Pointing and clicking are two of the top physical activities for PC users, especially more experienced gamers, who probably do both at an alarming rate. Gamers need to keep a few things in mind before venturing out to buy a gaming mouse. Having the correct mouse is vital for the best gaming experience.
Sensitivity:
The more sensitive the mouse, the more dots per inch (dpi) it will have. Among other things, such as the number of ‘screenshots’ the mouse takes per second, dpi represents the speed of the pointer relative to the distance traveled by the mouse. One of the mice with the highest sensitivity is the one, which has a resolution of 5,700 dpi; The price of this generation of computer mice can range from Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,500. On some high-end computer mice, the sensitivity setting can be adjusted according to the requirements of the game. Average gamers can go for the Razer Salmosa which has 1800dpi resolution and costs around Rs 2500.
Additional buttons and functions:
Gaming mice like SteelSeries World of Warcraft and Razer Naga have programmable buttons, which can be set for a large number of in-game commands, making gaming much more convenient and smooth. The Razer Naga is packed with 17 MMO buttons for massively multiplayer online gaming and costs around Rs 7,000. Gamers can also opt for the A4Tech X-755FS, which is a lower-end mouse but packed with extra features, like the ability to “quick-fire three shots with a single click”; it costs around 1,350 rupees. Some additional features on gaming mice include on-the-fly dpi shifting for convenient dpi adjustment and weight tuning to alter the weight of the mouse to suit one’s comfort level.
Size:
Some gamers like to hold the mouse with a claw-like grip, others like to hold it so that their palms rest on the mouse. You need to consider your grip before buying a mouse; note how you like to hold it. Go for a comparatively smaller mouse if you hold the mouse with a claw-like grip; go for a bigger mouse if you are holding it any other way. All in all, buying a gaming mouse should be an informed decision. Today’s coolest gaming mice are packed with features, are weight adjustable, well lit, and responsive. One of the top ten gaming mice of the year 2009, the Logitech MX518 is probably one of the best mid-range gaming mice available on the market. Priced at around Rs 3,000, it may not have the latest sensor technology, but it’s reliable, rugged, and comes with eight programmable buttons and 1800 DPI – enough for most gamers’ needs.
