[PC] Gaming Keyboard / Mice

[Gareth]

What do you guys roll with?

I was interested in Roccat, almost buying the Kone+ Mouse and a Roccat keyboard to go with it, but after reading reviews I was shocked at some of the significant issues around these products, unfortunately it didn't stop there and equally there seems to be a number of manufacturers with significant issues with their keyboard/mice products (Logitech another one for example).

I'm also however aware that no product gets reviewed online without atleast someone slating the cr*p out of it.

After spending most of Thursday morning reading reviews, watching videos my head went round in circles and I finally took the plunge and ordered the Cyborg (Saitek) RAT 9 mouse which I'm still yet to receive, I'm waiting with baited breath to see how that one turns out.

So I'm still on the lookout for a keyboard, I don't want a mechanical one as the noise would drive both me and the missus up the wall, prefer wireless and want something that won't look out of place with the RAT 9. What do you guys use?

RAT 9 (for reference):

I like the look of the Steelseries Shift but the functionality of it would be wasted on me.

 

[Nickson]

Currently rolling with a Logitech G5 mouse, had it for 3 years and still going strong!
Also recently upgraded my Razer Lycosa to a Logitech G15 keyboard and couldnt be happier!

There have been some good reviews of the Roccat stuff! forums.overclockers.co.uk is a good forum for info

 

[wozzaa]

Use a RAT7, tried wireless mice just not as good. With an MS Natural keyboard. I just want a comfortable mechanical keyboard, but no one makes on in a Natural style

Don't tend to need a gaming keyboard.

 

[sbridgey]

i use a microsoft standard mouse

and a microsoft sidewinder x6 keyboard which i love

 

[Addicted]

Logitech G9:

Razer Tarantula:

 

[Krispwee]

That exact setup although the greatest mouse ever made is the Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0. Apart from the fact the scroll wheel just became useless after about 2 years.

Also important is the mousemat and mouseskatez. I've got a QPad CT large cloth:

and a set of their mouseskatez that come with it. Awesomely slippy if wanting a cloth mat. Next up ill be getting a Das Keyboard (probably the silent one but tempted by the clicking!)

You could always get an Optimus Maximus.....

 

[conneh]

Kris... we both know it's a Func 1030 needed

Logitech G5, still a good mouse!

 

[welshname]

when i played semi pro it had to be the razor lycosa keyboard. and i play old school with an intellimouse 3.0. ive played with high DPI lachesis mouse before, deathadder mouse (one of the best FPS all rounders) but for me i like ultra low sensitivity and intellimouse was the best. get a good mouse mat. i found the razer mantis to be insane (i need a large mat as i use my arm to move the mouse when playing fps rather than my wrist)

 

[Will.]

That's not a mouse. That's a f**king robot!

 

[Andy.]

I've got the MS Habu mouse and Reclussa keyboard. Both are a Razer/ MS effort and do a great job. After 6 years I wouldn't mind a change but spending £££s to replace something that works perfectly seems a bit daft.

 

[Munson]

I have a G9 mouse and some shitty wireless keyboard.

PMSL at that Transformer mouse.

 

[wozzaa]

The mouse looks a bit odd. But it is the most comfortable mouse I have ever used. The reason it looks like that is down to it being customisable.

You can alter the length of it, how high the palm rest is, alter the pinky rest. Angle of the buttons, how far they are forward or back they are and like most others you can alter the weight too. Result is when you set it up for yourself everything is in the exact spot you want it to be so all the buttons fall naturally exactly where you want them.

 

[welshname]

intellimouse 3.0

mans best friend. unless he plays CS:S and has mwheeldown and up boung to +jump and then the stupid f**king mouse wheel unsticks and flicks a notch while defusing just as you are about to win and it explodes in your face...

rant over.

 

[Cookie]

MX510 and a Logitech keyboard

Both have seen better days and should probably be replaced

 

[Munson]

The mouse looks a bit odd. But it is the most comfortable mouse I have ever used. The reason it looks like that is down to it being customisable.

You can alter the length of it, how high the palm rest is, alter the pinky rest. Angle of the buttons, how far they are forward or back they are and like most others you can alter the weight too. Result is when you set it up for yourself everything is in the exact spot you want it to be so all the buttons fall naturally exactly where you want them.

Sounds awesome. I may get one for Crysis 2.

 

[Gareth]

Yep, the reason I went for it, completely customisable to suit your needs, pinky rest looks awesome too. My only concern with it is how often the battery needs changing, but time will tell on that one.

 

[conneh]

I have also got MX510 and MX518, aswell as a G5. All proper mouses.

 

[Gareth]

The G9x looked good and was a close contender

 

[Malachi]

Logitech G15v1 - the tits. Had mine for a few years now, and it's still going strong.

Mouse-wise, I've had a Razer Diamondback v1 for a while too, and that's been perfect for me. I've recently bought a Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0 for my other PC, and it holds up pretty well, especially considering that its only £20! I read somewhere that the Intellimouse has one of the best optical sensors... its surprising how many "pro gamers" actually use them.

 

[Krispwee]

intellimouse 3.0

mans best friend. unless he plays CS:S and has mwheeldown and up boung to +jump and then the stupid f**king mouse wheel unsticks and flicks a notch while defusing just as you are about to win and it explodes in your face...

rant over.

So many f**king times that happened to me.

 

[iain187]

i have a razer diamondback which is years old

i have an ever older ps2 keyboard which has no letters on it because its been over used hah

 

[st3ve]

Logitech G7 and Microsoft internet keyboard.

G7 because it fits into your hand really well and the keyboard becuase it's just big and solid, all new keyboards now are getting smaller and weaker, can't take much hammering of a black ops session lol.

 

[Darren S]

Logitech G15 (v2) keyboard and Logitech MX518 mouse for me.

D.

 

[MikeoftheQuays]

...and Logitech MX518 mouse for me.

Darren clearly knows his stuff. Ask any nerd, they'll tell you - The greatest gaming mouse ever made is the Logitech MX518.

 

[Munson]

G9 > All.

 

[Gareth]

Well the RAT 9 should arrive today so I'll let you know what I think of it. Still undecided on keyboard, but the SteelSeries Shift is still top of my list although I'd prefer wireless.

 

[Darren S]

Darren clearly knows his stuff. Ask any nerd, they'll tell you - The greatest gaming mouse ever made is the Logitech MX518.

Lol - why thank you. I'll take that as a complement!

D.

 

[Cookie]

I might replace my 510 for a 518.. it's looking a bit worse for wear after at least 6-7 years of use

 

[Krispwee]

Well the RAT 9 should arrive today so I'll let you know what I think of it. Still undecided on keyboard, but the SteelSeries Shift is still top of my list although I'd prefer wireless.

Wireless keyboards make the baby jesus cry. I have yet to find one that doesn't have the kind of lag that makes FPS games nigh on impossible to play properly. Overclocked PS/2 or USB only for gaming in my house

 

[Darren S]

I hate wireless - end of. Pissing about with battery charges, etc. Plus you can get oddball situations like my m8's scroll wheel on his wireless mouse - clicking away through the speakers. For the tiny benefit of wireless, I'd rather just stick with a cable tbh.

D.

 

[Cookie]

Plus with wireless anything, the temptation is there to throw it

I've broken far too many Xbox 360 controllers

 

[Malachi]

My wireless MS mouse on my other PC broke, so I replaced with a wired Intellimouse. I still have a wireless keyboard (£8 jobby from ebuyer) which performs fine. The only reason I went wireless is that I'm hoping to use that PC as a media centre in the future.

Gaming wise, no point in switching from wired. How far are you going to sit from your monitor? :rasp:

 

[Gareth]

I'm not that bothered about the keyboard and will order the SteelSeries one, but I prefer the mouse wireless. I've received the RAT 9 and first impressions are it's awesome, but I'll add some proper words when I've used it for a few days.

 

[Munson]

Pics.

 

[David]

i have a g15 and a g7. have never needed to change them for years...

 

[Gareth]

Pics.

Only got poor low light iPhone pics atm, will take decent ones and post them tomorrow.

 

[Munson]

Cool n the gang. The only downside I can see is that it looks like it'll end up caked in hand batter. Won't be very easy to keep clean? Definitely not one to be used alongside a bowl of onion rings.

 

[Wilkeh]

Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0

Standard Advent Keyboard

Steelseries S&S Hard gaming mat

Steelseries Siberia Headphones

Perfect for FPS's.

 

[Cookie]

I'm still rocking an Icemat v2

Heroes have mousemats made of glass

 

[Malachi]

Do the Siberias have a mic? They do look sweet.