The best PC gaming accessories: 13 gaming mice reviewed and rated

Nick Race
02 March 2011, 2:52 PM


If you want the best performance, it's time to gear up. In part two of our gaming accessories roundup, we're checking out the best gaming mice that can give you the killer edge.

Page 3 - GIGABYTE M6980


GIGABYTE M6980

Fresh off the press is the new laser mouse from GIGABYTE’S new gaming stable. This beastie is the laser-equipped guided missile of new gaming mice. The first thing to notice with the M6980 is the big, domed design. It’s not a small mouse by any stretch, so if you’re a fister, then this mouse will suit you well. The pinch-waisted design on this big mouse makes it just as quick in the hand as smaller mice. Strictly for right handers though.



Secondly, the clickable scroll wheel looks different to most other mice, but it’s a great new design. As this scroll wheel also rocks side to side, the rubberised wheel has vertical grooves, rather than horizontal, making this a useful feature for once. There’s an adjustable DPI button behind the scrollwheel and a button to enable the Ghost software package for macros and adjustments.

Our gripe with this mouse is with some of the buttons. The left and right buttons are great, as good as most in the roundup, but the thumb buttons on the left hand side of the mouse feel really clicky and plastic, which leaves us feeling unimpressed.

Available from GIGABYTE, retailing for $35.
APC rating: 7/10

Continue to page 4: GIGABYTE M6900
Page 1 Intro
Page 2 Cooler Master CM Storm Inferno
Page 3 GIGABYTE M6980
Page 4 GIGABYTE M6900
Page 5 GIGABYTE M8000X Xtreme
Page 6 Logitech G9x Laser Mouse
Page 7 Logitech Gaming Mouse G500
Page 8 Razer Abyssus
Page 9 Razer DeathAdder
Page 10 Razer Imperator
Page 11 Razer Naga MMOG
Page 12 Roccat Kone
Page 13 SteelSeries KINZU
Page 14 SteelSeries XAI


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Fornax (User):

I would love to know a place where I could test/hold a few of these mice before purchasing. I live in Melb south eastern suburbs.
My current mouse is a Logitec MX1000 which I think was the first laser mouse from Logitec its the most comfortable mouse but I am sure its life is limited.

02 March 2011, 4:45 PM (2 years ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

Chris.Lampard (User):

You can get the DeathAdder V 2 in Left Handed at www.pccasegear.com last i checked.

Also why no Mamba ? its pretty much the best of both worlds gaming performance in a wireless package.

02 March 2011, 9:31 PM (2 years ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

ss-rotel (User):

i dont think it ship's with a bluetooth receiver. i know the Orochi doesn't.

I have a client that has an orochi, and could never get it working wirelessly.

I wanna know why they didn't review the TRON mouse. that things cool. the mat glows leaving a trail and everything :)

02 March 2011, 11:25 PM (2 years ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

Chris.Lampard (User):

I have had my mamba for about 6 months now and its never skipped a beat i don't think its Bluetooth, i always assumed wireless 2.4GHz but at 1000Hz polling rate is what makes the difference, i also use it for games and prefer it over a usual chorded mouse as the chord doesn't grip table edge's and monitors etc, therefore giving a much smoother stroke and giving greater accuracy during reflex maneuvers. Also if you have a Off-Chargeable Motherboard then its pretty much a constantly wireless mouse as you charge while you sleep and myself i have USB Power On Enabled so a click of my mouse kicks the beast over.

Chorded and wireless only thing the Mamba lacks is weights however the Li Ion battery in it gives it a great weight and the famous Razer Skin is more comfortable than anything i have used, i had a G9 its nothing on this mouse. Also the glowing docking station adds atmosphere :)

Yeah test the Tron also i would assume its the exact same as a Mamba just with the bio trail glow, looks the part though would suit alienware user's.

02 March 2011, 11:34 PM (2 years ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

ss-rotel (User):

no, the troy mouse is not like the mamber. It's VERY small, and feel plasticy, but glows and revs, and leave a trail on the mat in the dark, and is uber geeky,(same client has one as well... likes his toys), and i guess i'd get used to it, but i really didnt like it.

I'm really supprised they didn't review any of the Saitek Mice. the RAT series are a very industrial looking mouse, that's ugly and beautiful all at the same time. I really really like it, cos it's SOOO different to anything else out there.

AND i've read that even thou they are all angles and metal, (they are a bit heavy, but that's ok), they are extremely confortable, and very customizeable, (infinately adjustable thumb rest, that sort of thing).

when my G9X dies, (heheh... i bought mine for $60, guy had it for a week, didn't like it, made an offer... BOOM) am going to seriously consider the RAT7.

I'm not a fan of wireless mice for gaming... that said, there is a WIFI ver, the RAT9, and they both look awesome. Spec's top notch too, and they are on par price wise with the Logitech and razor gear

(i've killed 2 copperheads and a lachesis... thou my dimondback's still going strong)

02 March 2011, 11:50 PM (2 years ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

ss-rotel (User):

... edge of desk, my comp lives behind the monitor, (really deep desk), so i dont have the problem.

Personally, the braided cables limit the amount of snag, and i'm really supprised it's taken as long as it has for razor to bring out this.

BTW, a gaming wifi mouse vs an ordinary wifi mouse, when stationary, to save power, an ordinary wifi mouse will pulse the beam. If you move the mouse between pulses, it wont register, and you'll get lag. Gaming' vers, dont pulse, but you get crap battery life.

that said, i'm running a "Darkfeild" logitech NX anywere mouse on my laptop, and for a wifi mouse, it's briliant. Would almost say gaming grade wifi, it tracks that good

02 March 2011, 11:55 PM (2 years ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

daneloob (New user):

Very nice list of gaming mouse. My best gaming mouse is the Thermaltake Level 10. It's a little newer mouse that was developed in collaboration with BMW engineers. I had a chance to use it as a test for five days. The mouse is easy to adapt to any hand size and is very comfortable.

My advice to all those who purchase a new gaming mouse that you first become familiar with the basic features of the mouse in order to choose the best mouse for your needs.
http://www.best-gaming-mouse.net/

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