Mouse for sniper tf2

[★ HTVC-7]

which mouse would you think is the best to use the sniper in tf2

[Tomix]

The one with buttons. It's by far the best.

[Ace42]

Any high-DPI mouse with a decent number of programmable buttons will do; TF2 allows you to set sensitivity very precisely and to a very low level, so no matter how high your DPI is, you can set it to a suitably low value for that class, and still be sure that it's not unable to pick up on your precise inputs.

[★ HTVC-7]

what brand

[SeeroftheNight]

A mouse that works

[Tomix]

Originally posted by Bluhyme:

A mouse that works

I stole my mouse from the unemployment line and it works just fine.

[Ace42]

Originally posted by ♠ A:

what brand

I'm using a Coolmaster Inferno[www.google.co.uk]. It's got a high DPI, a ton of customisable buttons, you can adjust the DPI if you need to (I've not found a need to, TBH), three different profile presets you can configure, and it's pretty inexpensive compared to the main brand mice.

[JarateKing (very rusty)]

Most will do, for sniper it's pretty much as long as you don't have a dollar store mouse and everything else that'd give a significant edge is ingame settings.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=124726413

I'm running a logitech g500s but really I'm no better aim-wise than when I was using a cheap, breaking microsoft mouse that came with a friend's computer.

[high level misandrist]

That depends on your budget, your type of grip and personal preference.

If you want some serios advice, what I need you to do is tell us your budget aswell as go to a store and try which mice fit your grip the best (aka which mice feel the best in your hand). Based on this information, we'll be able to recommend you a mouse best fit for you individually.

Generally speaking, there are to types of sensors worth considering, laser sensors and optical sensors. Laser sensors are capable of higher DPI (which makes them more accurate), however, they all have slight mouse acceleration, which means that if you move your mouse faster, the cursor moves further than when you move the mouse slower, even though the distance was the same.
Optical sensors don't have mouse acceleration (though some mice have mouse acceleration built in), however, they are often more expensive and have less DPI (though it's still more than enough).

I main sniper and the mouse I use is the Corsair Vengeance M65[www.corsair.com], which does a great job though I haven't used the sniper button a lot so far.
It's generally considered one of the best mice for FPS gaming, and while some people say the mouse acceleration holds back ones potential, I've defeated many competitive snipers with it.

Another excellent FPS gaming mice used in many tournaments is the Razer DeathAdder 2013[www.razerzone.com], though I haven't tried it myself yet. It has an optical sensor.

[Watch Your Step]

razer deathadder 3.5g

i think theres a 4g out now lol

♥♥♥♥♥ so comfy

[★ HTVC-7]

thanks guys a real help

[high level misandrist]

BTW, you should check out some CES coverage, a lot of nice mice have been shown there...

[Ace42]

Originally posted by |Gent| Mc Mentlegen:

Laser sensors are capable of higher DPI (which makes them more accurate), however, they all have slight mouse acceleration,

I've heard that repeated a lot, but as far as I can tell there's no mechanical reason why this should be the case, and whenever someone brings it up, it always seems to be based on received wisdom rather than on any objective evidence.

Common sense would suggest that because lazers and optical mice work identically, there should be no difference in acceleration effects. Lazers will be running at a higher DPI, so might amplify issues with an uneven / unsuitable surface causing tracking problems, but that's just a question of using a better mousemat.

[high level misandrist]

Originally posted by Ace42:

Originally posted by |Gent| Mc Mentlegen:

Laser sensors are capable of higher DPI (which makes them more accurate), however, they all have slight mouse acceleration,

I've heard that repeated a lot, but as far as I can tell there's no mechanical reason why this should be the case, and whenever someone brings it up, it always seems to be based on received wisdom rather than on any objective evidence.

Common sense would suggest that because lazers and optical mice work identically, there should be no difference in acceleration effects. Lazers will be running at a higher DPI, so might amplify issues with an uneven / unsuitable surface causing tracking problems, but that's just a question of using a better mousemat.

Well, you are right, I just heard that laser sensors have mouse acceleration and assumed that was correct, why would huge companies like razer use optical sensors with lower DPI if that was wrong though?

[JarateKing (very rusty)]

Originally posted by Ace42:

Originally posted by |Gent| Mc Mentlegen:

Laser sensors are capable of higher DPI (which makes them more accurate), however, they all have slight mouse acceleration,

I've heard that repeated a lot, but as far as I can tell there's no mechanical reason why this should be the case, and whenever someone brings it up, it always seems to be based on received wisdom rather than on any objective evidence.

Common sense would suggest that because lazers and optical mice work identically, there should be no difference in acceleration effects. Lazers will be running at a higher DPI, so might amplify issues with an uneven / unsuitable surface causing tracking problems, but that's just a question of using a better mousemat.

Even then, the accel from that is so minor (less than 5% added max on soft mousepads) that within tf2, it'd only make a difference going for crazy flick-shots that would otherwise just barely hit their hitbox by a pixel or two (when hitboxes already are quite a bit bigger than the model heads).

In a relatively slower mouse-movement fps like tf2, the difference is unnoticable to performance.

Originally posted by |Gent| Mc Mentlegen:

Well, you are right, I just heard that laser sensors have mouse acceleration and assumed that was correct, why would huge companies like razer use optical sensors with lower DPI if that was wrong though?

Marketing. When you actually research a lot of advertised specs in depth on computers and computer parts, a surprising amount is just bull. When someone says that 'optic sensors are more consistent', no matter how minor it is, if it gets more money for the mice makers they'll take the opportunity.

[high level misandrist]

Originally posted by J_ͣ_ͬ_ͣ_ͭ_ͤ King:

Originally posted by Ace42:

I've heard that repeated a lot, but as far as I can tell there's no mechanical reason why this should be the case, and whenever someone brings it up, it always seems to be based on received wisdom rather than on any objective evidence.

Common sense would suggest that because lazers and optical mice work identically, there should be no difference in acceleration effects. Lazers will be running at a higher DPI, so might amplify issues with an uneven / unsuitable surface causing tracking problems, but that's just a question of using a better mousemat.

Even then, the accel from that is so minor (less than 5% added max on soft mousepads) that within tf2, it'd only make a difference going for crazy flick-shots that would otherwise just barely hit their hitbox by a pixel or two (when hitboxes already are quite a bit bigger than the model heads).

In a relatively slower mouse-movement fps like tf2, the difference is unnoticable to performance.

Well, if you don't play competitively, it doesn't matter too much which mouse you choose, so I went for the best possible mouse for a high-level competitive sniper...