Right now I have a Microsoft Intellipoint. It is an okay mouse, it gets the job done.

I was thinking of getting a better mouse for gaming like a razor, or whatever. I play lots of FPS's along with everyday stuff like browsing internet.
Do you think having a gaming mouse really makes a difference in your game preformance?

It can help with pressure on your wrist and arm.

My current mouse doesn't work as well as my older mouse, so when it comes to clicking sometimes the game doesn't get my instructions properly. I'm probably going to pick up a new mouse soon, for the same reason I would pick up a new controller -- a game is no fun if you can't control your character.

A good mouse certainly makes a difference. Many cheap optical mice tend to skip and stutter when moved too fast which of course causes a huge problem, especially for FPSes. For RTSes, many people prefer the old school ball mice because it is a bit more tactile, which is important for many gamers when it comes to making precise clicks at high speeds.

This message was edited by AznLiquid on Jan 29 2008.

One thing to keep in mind when you have a mouse, is that if you are working with a laser one, the surface you place it on makes all the difference. I have a desk with this shiny stuff all over it and it caused issues with my older mouse, so always keep it on a mousepad.

I know people who have gone out and bought these expensive mouses even though their old one was fine, they just didn't use it correctly.

I've found my gaming mouse to make gaming a lot easier. It's definitely more comfortable and shaped to enhance your gaming experience. The response is better than normal mouses as well. It's not a requirement to have a gaming mouse to play games well, but at least having a decent mouse does the trick. Using a cheap mouse can make things less enjoyable.

A nice mouse mat really works wonders too. I was shocked as anything when I first put my G7 onto my Z-Board mat, glided along like liquid. Pure heaven.

For anyone who is looking for a great gaming mouse I highly recommend the Logitech G9. It looks weird, but the shape fits average-large hands perfectly. I've used the Logitech MX510, G5 and G7 in the past but the G9 blows them all away. The interchangeable grips are awesome and it has the weight changing system from the G5/7.

i personally work(well play games really.) better with my cheapo $15 logitech one on a mouse mat with resistance than a G5/7/9 on any kind of surface

But then again I've used this mouse for years so I'm used to it.

I like quite a few mouses from Razer. Comfortable, nice shape, good weight and very responsive. Plus they look awesome too!

The Logitech G series has always been up there with my favorites.

The biggest thing I can suggest to the casual gamer moving from an optical mouse is to get at least a mouse thats 1800 dpi and is running an infrared or laser engine on it. But be sure to team it with a nice quality mouse pad if your unsure how the mouse will perform on your desks surface.

yeah it does mouse will always help all games need alot of help on nice mouse