LG makes good mice

high sensitivity or low sensitivity and what kind of games

if accuracy is your concern you cant really go wrong with anything on this list

http://on-winning.com/flawless-sensor-mouse-list-perfect/

check out the shapes of the mice and the weight though, some might be more comfortable depending on the kind of grip you use

I'm pretty sure the g502 sensor is a bit better (higher inch per sec, higher possible CPI), but at a level that I don't find necessary.  Ex: You wouldn't want to play past around 800-1200 CPI, because you get to a point where the sensor is subdividing the pixels used for that calculation; it ends up adding more error than playing low CPI + high game sensitivity.

Other than that, the 502 has a coiled cable and adjustable weights, which are nicer.  But I find the Rival much better ergonomically.  I had a 502 at work, and found the thing kinda low-profile, comparatively, so I was clutching it weird and it was throwing me off.  Plus, I like the software for SteelSeries better.

I'm pretty sure the g502 sensor is a bit better (higher inch per sec, higher possible CPI), but at a level that I don't find necessary.  Ex: You wouldn't want to play past around 800-1200 CPI, because you get to a point where the sensor is subdividing the pixels used for that calculation; it ends up adding more error than playing low CPI + high game sensitivity.

Other than that, the 502 has a coiled cable and adjustable weights, which are nicer.  But I find the Rival much better ergonomically.  I had a 502 at work, and found the thing kinda low-profile, comparatively, so I was clutching it weird and it was throwing me off.  Plus, I like the software for SteelSeries better.

it doesnt have a coiled cable and its still on the taller side of the mouses compared to the rival 100

im not sure any kind of mouse has a coiled cable

sure it has 12000 dpi but i just play 500 and have it as the only setting on my g502 so it doesnt matter anyway

it doesnt have a coiled cable and its still on the taller side of the mouses compared to the rival 100

im not sure any kind of mouse has a coiled cable

sure it has 12000 dpi but i just play 500 and have it as the only setting on my g502 so it doesnt matter anyway

Oops, I meant braided cable.

And yeah, DPI values over like 1200 are artificial and more damaging.  They're only capable of numbers that high for marketing (because bigger numbers = better mouse, obviously). 

Max DPI should not be a deciding factor in the mouse, because almost all of them are running the same native DPI (somewhere around 800-1200), and just subdividing the pixels to get more extreme values.  Playing higher than the native leads to more noise/imprecision, so it's best to play below/at native and then crank up in-game sensitivity from there.

Best thing to do is run the mouse at around 800 DPI and adjust with in game sensitivity.

Quote from: FatherlyNick on July 10, 2017, 03:01:43 PM

What makes a mouse a gaming mouse?

Hight DPI?

Baby-toy lights?

13+ buttons?

A boob-waifu mouse pad?

High (or variable DPI), side button(s) and a good sensor. RGB lighting and others are a bonus, I'd say.

most mice dont need to be gaming to have side buttons since those are mostly for browser navigation

anyone who plays over 1200 dpi needs to die anyway

its so heavy i cant feel the difference with all the weights in so i just leave them out

I'm currently using a Razer Deathadder 2013 but now its slowly starting to fall apart and the rubber padding keeps falling off. It was a great mouse and it had a good run, but I think now it's time I get a new one.

Any recommendations? I have a $60 budget and my only real requirements are that the mouse has M4 and M5 buttons and comes with software that will allow me to adjust its DPI.

i play with my xbox one controller