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Razer's New Mouse Optimized for MMO and RTS

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the does-it-farm-for-me dept.

An anonymous reader writes "XYZComputing has a review of Razer's new Krait mouse which is specifically designed for massively multiplayer online gaming as opposed to the usual design focus of first-person shooters. From the article: 'The criteria for an appropriate mouse for each style of gaming are different, or at least Razer would want you to think that this is the case. With the market starting to accept products like gaming mice and gaming keyboards, it was only a matter of time until someone introduced a mouse for a certain type of game. While it is easy to be skeptical of such an idea, Razer has a great reputation and may actually be onto something here.'"

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  1. looks like a mouse... by pimpimpim · · Score: 4, Informative
    Not much of a review, is it? Some pics, the scroll wheel is also a button (duh), and other useless statements. Not even good as a slashvertisement, as they give no real reason to buy the thing.

    As a left-hand mouse user it's nice to see that symmetric mice are still around, though.

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  2. To summon the article by Aceticon · · Score: 4, Informative

    It's a $40 USB mouse which looks like a normal mouse but has a fancy side rubber grip strip thingie that shines in the dark.

    The mouse has more sensitivity and a wider data path and the manufacturer came up with an APM (Actions Per Minute) measurement to try and show that you can do a lot of "actions" per minute on the mouse so it's good for RTSs and MMORPGs.

    In practice this mouse is but another decent gamers mouse, just as good for FPSs as it is for RTSs and MMORPGS. The whole RTS/MMORPG specific thing is just a marketing gimmik of the manufacturer to try and distinguish it from the competition.

    By the way: FPTRTFA (First Post That Read The F... Article)

  3. Re:RTS mouse? by kkiller · · Score: 2, Informative
    According to TFA, it is:
    specifically designed for RTS and MMOG gaming. According to Razer, these styles require a high amount of actions per minute, something which is Krait is tailored to do.
    but
    I don't really see how less buttons (the Copperhead has seven) could lead to more actions per minute. It seems more likely that it was time to revamp Razer's entry level optical mouse and they wanted to capitalize on the explosive growth of MMO games.
    The optical lazer doesn't switch off, and it has a boosted DPI, apparently.

    Still a damn mouse tho.

  4. Did they bother with quality on *this* model? by StupidKatz · · Score: 5, Informative

    I paid $50 for a Razer Diamondback - cheap, chinsy buttons which literally squeaked and thumb buttons which neglected to click after a short duration. Can't believe I fell for the hype.

    Logitech's offerings are MUCH more durable and robust. It's like comparing a Microsoft joystick to a CH product... the difference in quality is vast.

    Don't waste your cash on Razer!

    1. Re:Did they bother with quality on *this* model? by Aladrin · · Score: 2, Informative

      I haven't tried a Razor, but Logitech's mice have sucked lately.

      I bought an mx1000. I used it almost a year and thought it was okay.

      So I bought my Dad one. He kill it in 3 months. I chose that as a sign to upgrade to a G7 and he got my mx1000. He killed it in 3 weeks. My G7 never DID work right. If I plug the dongle into the tower directly, it loses connection ever 5 seconds or so. if I plug it into the extension/charger they provide, I generally get the same thing. (It's closer, so it takes about 10 seconds to disconnect.) If I plug it into the logitech G15 keyboard I have, I get no disconnects and everything is fine... Right up until I reboot. If I reboot with the device in the port, as soon as windows comes up (don't hate me) then the mouse jumps to the top of the screen repeatedly while I'm moving it. If I unplug it and plug it back in, it works. If I leave it out while I boot, it does the jump up thing no matter what I do.

      Logitech's tech support sucks as well. I got the guy with the indian accent that disconnected me. The guy who was just hired, has a hick accent, and can't type. (And apparently can't enter information.) I gave up at this point. My dad got the know-nothing that DEMANDED he plug that he use the USB to PS2 converter because 'USB is only for laptops,' the smart aleck that screwed up the RMA again, and finally the manager that fixed the RMA and actually got the item shipped. Mouse 1 done, yay! When he killed the second mouse, more knowledgeable about the RMA process, he managed to RMA the second one he broke. They arrived about the same time.

      I've just thrown my G7 to the side and I'm using a 4-5 year old Graphire (not 4, not 2... just Graphire) from wacom and it's not the best gaming mouse, but at least the bloody thing works.

      I've given up on Logitech and I was hoping the Copperhead would be for me, but apparently they have issues as well. I think I'll stick with my Graphire until the industry figures out that I'm only willing to pay $80-120 for a GOOD mouse.

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  5. Optimised for RTS and MMO??? by PhotoBoy · · Score: 2, Informative

    Just look at the mouse, it looks just like any normal Razer Viper with a new sticker. This has to be the most blatant case of bullshitting the consumer I've ever seen. I was expecting something with extra buttons that can be given programmable macros or something. Instead it's a mouse with a wheel that has quite a precise sensor. Given that MMOs and RTSs don't require lightning quick precision mousing I fail to see why this mouse is worth buying over a decent cordless Logitech one.

  6. I made the mistake of buying a razer once... by Hackeron · · Score: 2, Informative

    Back then they made a whole fuss about not switching to optical because a wheel mouse was more responsive and had a better feel - now they are making a fuss not switching to laser because optical is more responsive and has a better feel. I owned one of their mouses and all I can see is never again, it was an absolutely horrible experience:

    1) The cable was stiff and sticky and was constantly dragging the mouse not letting me play.
    2) The mouse wheel was very still and loud, and clicking it was a real mission.
    3) The mouse was extremely flat and huge so was hard to move yet extremely uncomfortable and felt like I'm just resting my hand on the table it was so flat.
    4) The rubber buttons didn't help with grip and just felt strange, the buttons were also far too sensitive - since you can't pick up the mouse because of it's flatness, you constantly press the buttons by mistake.

    And that was for a $50 mouse - I bought a cheap microsoft optical and my FPS accuracy improved instantly. Just say no!

  7. Thank god I bought a Razor mouse! by AbRASiON · · Score: 4, Informative

    So glad I bought one of these things, because now, I can say with authority and experience that they are the most uncomfortable peices of shit I've ever had the mis-fortune of owning.

    I picked up their top of the line copperhead because it's a "small" mouse designed for finger gamers.
    What I got however was an extremely long yet thin mouse which is very difficult to control without jamming it into your palm all night long, the rubber decorative edging was sharp and uncomfortable, the LED distracting etc.

    The mouse buttons felt great, perhaps it was just the marketing convincing me but they felt quality, the smoothness of the teflon pads was unmatched - yet it was dreadfully uncomfortable, so so disapointed as NO ONE makes a 6 or 7 button optical SMALL mouse which is good for finger mousers (not palm mousers)

    In conclusion,... meh.