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Yoli wrote:So what is the best gaming mouse? Money doesn't matter.

KAMIKADzE wrote:

Yoli wrote:So what is the best gaming mouse? Money doesn't matter.

If the price doesn't really matter then I'd probably go for one of Razer:
http://www.razerzone.com/store/gaming-mice
There are different types, for example I'd choose http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-naga-hex

But I can't assure you that it is the best one (at least from my experience) just because I don't own one. Even so, a lot of people approve this mouse and you hardly can find bad replies.

As for the cheaper variant I do like A4 Tech among others, they are well made and work for years.
The last one I got and use is X-718F => http://www.x7.cn/en/product.asp?id=15
I'm using it for like 4 years now, I guess, and it still works perfectly fine. It is a very reliable mouse. Also I like a lot that it suits my hand and is pretty comfortable. All features you can find out by following that link^

PvP wrote:but back and forward keys in hex placed near wheel which is not comfortable to use

staffnow » Mon 2025.12.15, 14:35 wrote:I feel better with the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2. Logitech is the most awesome mouse I’ve ever used.

My copypasta from reddit wrote:I would break your question on 2 sections and view them separately:

1) Ergonomics. Don't take anyone's advice on this, you have to figure it out on you own. The best way is to go to some nearby shop that has a test mouses set up, so you could sit and just feel how they sit in your hand, then remember the shape of the most comfortable one and narrow your choices to that shape/size. All of the features will be meaningless if you'll not be able to comfortably use your mouse for a prolonged time.

2) Side buttons. Your main question. They are indeed very useful, especially for some classes with many slot-only skills, but I would not go with 12+ side buttons MMO mouses, they're more for slow-paced piano-style MMOs (like WoW, La2, etc.), in fast-paced games you have to have a fast response, precision and a good grip (including your thumb), basically what you're looking for is called MOBA mouse, but unfortunately they aren't very popular and there aren't many of those available. The best example of well-designed MOBA mouse is a Naga Hex, but those are no longer produced, there are other styles like few on top few on bottom, all on front/top/bottom, etc. from most of the well known brands and no-name Chinese ones, just try to find the one that has a thumb-rest positioned where you'll feel comfortable + Ergonomics and go with that. In worst case scenario get the FPS ones with 2-3 side buttons, still better than no buttons or piano on the side. MOBA mouses are also quite useful for work on your computer, as they don't interfere with the grip and give you extra options to boost the speed of your work.

LithStud » Thu 2026.01.01, 13:09 wrote:Lets resurect this

Not sure if it matters still, but personally am using Mad Catz mouse (have Rat 8+ but that's the old model) mostly for the clickers (i somehow manage to wear em out )

And i agree with Kami - no wireless, me likey my rats nest of wires behind desk

KAMIKADzE » Thu 2026.01.01, 19:47 wrote:

LithStud » Thu 2026.01.01, 13:09 wrote:Lets resurect this

Not sure if it matters still, but personally am using Mad Catz mouse (have Rat 8+ but that's the old model) mostly for the clickers (i somehow manage to wear em out )

And i agree with Kami - no wireless, me likey my rats nest of wires behind desk

This is the never-ending question indeed.

So basically ergonomics are your #1 priority. I haven't had much troubles finding comfortable pre-built mouses, so I've never owned one like yours, only tried, what I always wondered though is how troublesome is it to clean one like that?

I'm not a hard-pressing or raging person, so I've never killed any switches nor other buttons (apart of membrane ones, they do tear from wear eventually, that said - that do takes many years and they are easily replaceable, and the glued ones - require re-gluing or replacement), maybe I'm good at buying quality products as well, but I've never killed the ones I haven't bought either. And it's not like I hunted specifically for mouses with "durable" buttons, as I can relatively easily replace any button, be it necessary, durable programmable controllers(ICs) and other irreplaceable components(due to not being sold) would be of more concern for me (that type of stuff is never disclosed for new/unpopular products, as only interested 3rd party person does that). I'm not working as a repairman but I've repaired quite a number of devices with buttons in my lifetime, and what I can say with certainty - modern mobile devices(Phones, Tablets, etc.) are the worst offenders, worst button designs, worst connectors designs,...and the more modern they get the more glue is involved (and when you think about the money involved, it does feel exactly like PC vs Mobile gaming scene ), the moral of the story is - take your time, when you decide on your next mobile device