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Gaming Mouse Recommendations?

MrBuffington·8/17/2014, 8:57:35 PM·1 votes·551 views

So I've been using a stock wired, optical, 3 button+wheel, usb mouse that came with an old computer of mine, and I've been looking for another one to replace it. It's still working fine, but I've had it for several years and have used it for gaming quite a bit; I'd rather have a replacement take over and use this one as a back-up (the mouse also holds a bit of sentimentality to me, I'd rather not break it playing LoL).

Anyone have any recommendations on a good mouse? My preferences are those listed above, pretty standard. I'm not exactly looking for a high end gaming mouse, more one that's fairly small, inexpensive, and functional, preferably wired, optical, with three mouse buttons (for other games). Also wondering about your opinion of having extra mouse buttons (what do you use them for?)

Thanks!

EDIT: The mouse I currently use is about 3 inches in length (it was made for a netbook, meant to be portable). I rather like the form factor of smaller mice; I feel like I have better control being able to manipulate it with my finger tips rather than having to move my whole hand. If anyone knows of a similar mouse, I would be much obliged if you provided a name or link. Thanks!

EDIT2: I forgot to mention I am using Mac OSX...

15 Comments

Zella Dae8/17/2014, 9:13:16 PM2 votes

I don't have any recommendations for a small inexpensive mouse, as I use the Razer Naga (and previously the Razer Deathadder), both of which are on the expensive side. But I can tell you that I absolutely LOVE the extra buttons on my Naga. It has a 12 button keypad on the left side at your thumb, though I only use 9 of them regularly in game because my thumb is short. However, they make using item actives SO much easier! I also have Alt and Ctrl bound to two of those buttons respectively, which I use for leveling up skills and normal casting the few spells I prefer not to smart cast. TLDR: Extra mouse buttons have definitely been worth the extra bucks for me.

Sir ArmaMalum8/17/2014, 9:21:37 PM2 votes

If you like smaller mice I'm probably going to have to have to hold most of my specific recommendations, but as far as brand I would say look at Logitech. They've been pretty good for me, and pretty long-lasting on all fronts.

As far as extra buttons, get 2 extra at the very least if you play league. I've assigned quick-ping and quick-retreatping to my extra buttons an have not once regretted the decision. It also allows for nigh instant access to the rest of the smart pings as well.

Any reason you want to stick to optical? I find laser easier to work with (but naturally runs the mouse a bit more pricey).

Try looking at the Logitech G300 gaming mouse, it's the one I currently use and have been for over a year now.