a good mouse for quake 3

[n0d]

Hey everyone. My razer deathadder is biting the dust and i wanted to know what a good mouse is for specifically playing quake 3.I know it needs to be fast, but precision is an important factor.
Do you recommend laser or optical, or ball mouse? What brand/model?

Regards

n0d

[Dark Metal]

Hey it's n0d. Same n0d I was just playing Qlive with?

[losCHUNK]

welcome to our humble abode

[obsidian]

I have a Logitech Mx518. It's optical, has extra buttons, comfortable, cheap if you can find one these days, lasts forever (knocks on wood).

[Dark Metal]

My 518 died a couple of years ago. Was a great mouse though.

[shaft]

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/boomslang/

[n0d]

Hey it's n0d. Same n0d I was just playing Qlive with?

probably
i go by /n0d

[bitWISE]

I moved up to a G9 at home so I could take my MX518 into the office. Both are amazing devices but if you can spare the money the G9 is just awesome. I was really impressed with the level of engineering that went into it.

[Eddie]

mx518

[Dark Metal]

Hey it's n0d. Same n0d I was just playing Qlive with?

probably
i go by /n0d

Yes. That was you.

[phantasmagoria]

my mx510 is still going strong after about 5 years. I'll buy another when this breaks if I can get my hands on a new one.

[n0d]

Hey guys i bought the Microsoft Intellimouse explorer 3.0 because i was in need of a one really fast.

Though my next mouse might be the Mx518 seeing as that is a popular one too.

[obsidian]

That's a lie, I don't know any serious gamers who use that mouse. I had the Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 and was pretty disgusted with it after a day and returned it. I found the side buttons too "mushy".

[n0d]

really? Its quite a famous mouse when it comes to gaming, from what i heard its an "old school" mouse.

Its really nice, the mouse buttons though do seem a bit mushy. But i dont use those button either way for quake.

Good news its not going to my permanent mouse just temporary

Oh and about your laser Microsoft mouse, well the intelli mouse is optical so thats a plus

[losCHUNK]

good mouse

if its anything like the old one youll be gutted when it dies

[bork[e]]

I'll say one thing for strafe jumping: it makes a shit load of difference if you have a decent mouse. One that can handle a lot of DPI. I learned Q3 style strafe jumping in Q2* but couldn't do it one bit until I switched from a ball mouse to an optical mouse. My strafing skills gained another boost when I switched to a high-resolution laser mouse.

* The technique is identical, but you have even less air control in Q2 - namely zilch.

[ek]

i am the leader of this clan

[YourGrandpa]

Hey guys i bought the Microsoft Intellimouse explorer 3.0 because i was in need of a one really fast.

Though my next mouse might be the Mx518 seeing as that is a popular one too.

That steroid abusing, popeyed faggot would be proud of you.

[Mat Linnett]

I'm currently using the Microsoft Habu, a Razer by any other name.
Good mouse too, although it took me a while to get used to.
And unlike Logitechs, great build quality.
I love the way Logitech mice feel, but their build quality has always been worse than MS.
This mouse gives me the feel of a Logitech like the mx518 with Microsoft's superior longevity.

[n0d]

Hey guys i bought the Microsoft Intellimouse explorer 3.0 because i was in need of a one really fast.

Though my next mouse might be the Mx518 seeing as that is a popular one too.

That steroid abusing, popeyed faggot would be proud of you.

who are you referring too?

[plained]

he refering to Duhard!

great pic of him around, the soaring " i want to believe" head

[Duhard]

Wow...2 years after a well-deserved retirement from the game of q3, my fanclub's still going full force sharing memories of my glorious career...God it's good to be a legend

[plained]

omg hi 2 u!

[Grudge]

mx518

[Doombrain]

great