The gaming industry keeps evolving and growing bigger and better by every passing day. This progress calls for you as a gamer, to raise the bar higher and keep up with the trends. One of the ways to do this is to have a good gaming mouse for your computer.

 

Many gamers, however, can’t distinguish between a good and a horrible gaming mouse. They simply buy what’s on the shelves at their local store, what is on sale, or what is budget-friendly without doing much research outside of these criteria. Trouble is that this can create a problem for you when you learn that the mouse you purchased has a no-refund policy after it has been opening. If you fall into this category of people, you need to change the drill and we are here to help you make that change.

Here are some few tips on how to find a good mouse for gaming:

1. Check The Build

Generally speaking, most gaming mice are made of plastic. However, there is a variance in build from mouse to mouse and this draws the line between an ideal mouse to use and one to shy away from.

A gaming mouse’s basic build is done using ABS plastic. The difference lies in the density and the finish added to the plastic. What you ideally want to have is plastic that’s not slippery and can be held comfortably with hands that are sweaty or oily.

You may find a mouse that’s fitted with a rubber or silicone grip. Ensure that the grip is solid enough to allow you to easily move the mouse without causing a feeling of discomfort on your thumb.

2. Check The Buttons

Mouse buttons are made by different manufacturers and they function differently based on the tension tuning that each manufacturer sets on them. You can choose the button press that appeals more to you by defining the types of games you love to play.

For Real-Time Strategy (RTS) and Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games, for example, it would be advisable to get a mouse with buttons that make soft distinct clicks without straining your fingers.

The number of buttons you want on the mouse is purely up to you to decide. What is viewed as the most ideal number to effectively play most games is 5 buttons; the right, left, two side buttons, and the scroll click.

3. Check The Scroll Wheel

The scroll wheel on a gaming mouse should have distinct steps that clearly define each input you make while scrolling. Some scroll wheels use noise to identify the action taken by each scroll you make.

Ensure that the scroll button is solid enough and that it’s not shaky. It should have a good texture for grip and also be responsive when you make a middle click.

4. Check The Sensor

The most important aspects to check on a gaming mouse sensor are accurate tracking for a large DPI range, the absence of angle snapping and prediction, a fast poll rate, the absence of jitter, and a low lift-off distance.

5. Consider Between Corded And Wireless

For a wireless gaming mouse, you’ll want to check on the battery life if it can last a full day of gaming. The provision to have it corded is also a factor to consider. Find out if it also has wireless charging or the option to charge using a mousepad.

For a corded mouse, check whether the connection is strong and reliable and whether the cord hinders mouse movement.

Conclusion

With these tips in mind, you can now start shopping for the perfect mouse for gaming.