Recommend Me A Mouse Please!

NScombatNScombat Join Date: 2003-11-17 Member: 23043Members, Constellation
<div class="IPBDescription">(For gaming - not furry variety plse)</div> I have just broken my left mouse button after extensive fast firing with the pistol playing NS. I plan to buy a new mouse, I am leaning toward buying a logitech MX500 optical mouse with tail.

Anyone else have this mouse and like it? I was also thinking about the MX700 but am put off by wireless mice not being responsive and in a flight of fancy even considered the Boomslang Razer (Now produced in the UK).

What do you guys and gals think?

Comments

  • ElderwyrmElderwyrm Join Date: 2003-04-07 Member: 15296Members
    I have a 500 and I absolutely love it. Its almost exactly the same as the 700 but costs less and is wired.
  • NScombatNScombat Join Date: 2003-11-17 Member: 23043Members, Constellation
    Thanks m8, I like all the extra buttons as well. Do they work in game for you?
  • MrMojoMrMojo Join Date: 2002-11-25 Member: 9882Members, Constellation
    I did not download the software they gave me ( mx700 here), so all but three buttons work ( Well, two buttons act as mwheelup and mwheeldown, and the third one can't be changed).
  • MoquiaoMoquiao Join Date: 2003-05-09 Member: 16168Members
    my mouse has 7 buttons (2 being whl up and whl down)

    but the 2 where my thumbs rests.. dont work within hl.. and i dont know how to get them to work.. :S
  • BeastBeast Armonkyi Join Date: 2003-04-21 Member: 15731Members, Constellation
    edited January 2004
    Microsoft Intelimouse optical (wired) - 5 button one.
    It's the best mouse I ever bought. I'd recommend it to anyone - it has yet to fail me.
  • MajinMajin Join Date: 2003-05-29 Member: 16829Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--Beast+Jan 12 2004, 10:43 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Beast @ Jan 12 2004, 10:43 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Microsoft Intelimouse optical (wired) - 5 button one.
    It's the best mouse I ever bought. I'd recommend it to anyone - it has yet to fail me. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I have the same one but wireless.

    Its AWESOME, but I think I need to get a new one.
    I spilled PLS on it and the right button sticks now! <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • OttoDestructOttoDestruct Join Date: 2002-11-08 Member: 7790Members
    I have the MX500 and all but the 7th button work in HL for me.
  • DroggogDroggog Random Pubber Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 3293Members, Constellation
    edited January 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin--Beast+Jan 12 2004, 05:43 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Beast @ Jan 12 2004, 05:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Microsoft Intelimouse optical (wired) - 5 button one.
    It's the best mouse I ever bought. I'd recommend it to anyone - it has yet to fail me.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I second that. All the buttons are directly recognized by HL in the config menu as mouse4 and mouse5. XP autodetect it without any driver. They are cheap and last for long. Ships both with USB and a PS2 adaptator. I prefer the wired version so i dont have to change batteries/have interferences, and when it fall from my desk theres something to prevent it from touching the ground <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->

    Edit: no, i don't work for MS <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • TequilaTequila Join Date: 2003-08-13 Member: 19660Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Beast+Jan 12 2004, 10:43 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Beast @ Jan 12 2004, 10:43 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Microsoft Intelimouse optical (wired) - 5 button one.
    It's the best mouse I ever bought. I'd recommend it to anyone - it has yet to fail me. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Seconded, this mouse is a beaut.
  • Seph_KimaraSeph_Kimara Join Date: 2003-08-10 Member: 19359Members
    MS mice are actually really good (at least their optical ones) I had a wired optical trackball. Really comfortable, responsive, and all the buttons worked in HL with the drivers installed. Lasted for about 1 1/2 years before it crapped out recently. So now I'm back using a default USB plain 3 button mouse. Need to get a replacement...
  • NScombatNScombat Join Date: 2003-11-17 Member: 23043Members, Constellation
    I'm leaning toward the MS optical intelimouse now - its half the price of the MX500. Is the MS one 3 buttons an the leaning mousewheel?
  • DroggogDroggog Random Pubber Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 3293Members, Constellation
    I was thinking about the cheap "old" one.

    <a href='http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=004' target='_blank'>This</a>.

    No leaning mousewheel, just four normal buttons + clickable mousewheel (so its 5 buttons) and you can also bind two commands to mousewheelup and mousewheeldown so its almost like a 7 buttons mouse.

    Just bought one for my wife (yes she play NS) for about 25 euros (thats 30$ or something like that).
  • GeminosityGeminosity :3 Join Date: 2003-09-08 Member: 20667Members
    what's a 'leaning' mousewheel? o.O
  • WitherWither A Bugged Life Join Date: 2002-12-24 Member: 11513Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    MX700 for life, bling bling.
  • r4m3n_n00dlesr4m3n_n00dles Join Date: 2003-01-16 Member: 12332Members
    I use the dated Microsoft Optical Intellimouse, it's optical, has 5 nice big buttons (1 extra on either side, so 1 finger to a button), it fits my hand well, responds decently, and the keys are all mappable. Works great for HL, bind the extras to mouse4 and 5.

    You can't buy it retail anymore (maybe, but not likely) however there are <a href='http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&krd=1&from=R8&MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=microsoft+intellimouse+optical' target='_blank'>hundreds to be found on eBay</a> (search.ebay.com) for $20 MAX or the like.

    <img src='http://www.activewin.com/reviews/hardware/mice/optical/images/mouse1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>

    It's been my mouse of choice for 4 years.

    <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>NOTE: I know this mouse is old. It still is a soild mouse that works great for me, I don't need you telling me that it doesn't have a 412663654 dpi like your Logitech 594386XXX does. I don't give a damn.</span>
  • NScombatNScombat Join Date: 2003-11-17 Member: 23043Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--Geminosity+Jan 12 2004, 11:53 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Geminosity @ Jan 12 2004, 11:53 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> what's a 'leaning' mousewheel? o.O <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I read in a review that it scrolls the page left/right. =3
  • MrMojoMrMojo Join Date: 2002-11-25 Member: 9882Members, Constellation
    You can shift it left and right. Imagine the mousewheel with space on either side, which you can lean it in. Yeah.
  • HellbillyHellbilly A whole title out of pity... Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 3931Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    Can't go wrong with an MX-500. I love mine.
  • GeminosityGeminosity :3 Join Date: 2003-09-08 Member: 20667Members
    wow... that's actually pretty handy =o

    Everyone's been raving about the MX700/500 for so long I always thought i'd give that a shot whenever my old microsoft mouse finally gives up the ghost (been working great for 4 years now I think ^^ )
  • LucidLucid Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10534Members, Constellation
    get an mx500 but use the drivers for the intellimouse. The driver defaults the side buttons to what they need to be to work in HL
  • Nemesis_ZeroNemesis_Zero Old European Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 75Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    I'm with the Intellimouse crowd here. Those beasts are durable, functional, comfortable, and dirt cheap, so why not?
  • TheWizardTheWizard Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10553Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--Nemesis Zero+Jan 12 2004, 02:12 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Nemesis Zero @ Jan 12 2004, 02:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm with the Intellimouse crowd here. Those beasts are durable, functional, comfortable, and dirt cheap, so why not? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I agree. I love mine.


    Big buttons. Smooth movements. The only problem is that if they make one, I cannot find a wireless variety with the same button configuration.

    I was forced to get the more ergonomic new version of the Intellimouse. Tilt wheel, no wires and everything. Ill probably get used to having the thumb and pinky buttons moved to the left side of the mouse but I miss the side buttons <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo-->

    Wireless is worth it though. I could not stand getting my aim screwed up because of the wire. (I have 3 monitors which = very small desk area)
  • twoflowtwoflow Singing Drunk Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 1950Members, Constellation
    Does nobody use trackerball mice anymore, then? Guess I need to upgrade. I never look forward to the time spent cleaning (scraping) the innards of this <i>thing</i> out.
  • TheWizardTheWizard Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10553Members, Constellation
    Another suggestion is a Wacom Graphire tablet.

    It comes with a wireless, batteryless mouse. A bit more expensive than a normal mouse and only with the standard left right and wheel buttons. But its a pleasant one to game with. That and you get a graphire tablet out of the deal.
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