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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. 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!

  4. 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.