Best Gaming Mouse under $30

[ashborne]

Hi,

I am looking for a gaming mouse under $30. Can you please suggest me which product will be the best buy for me.

 

[Onus]

I'd probably use a Logitech M500: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104328 for $24. It's a laser, and the tilt-wheel can be given additional game-related functions (I use Target Next / Target Previous, or could be Next Weapon / Previous Weapon, etc).

 

[jaraldo]

hey,

Your budget of $30 won't really get you a quality mouse, so I will list the best options I can based on quality.

you may find this one odd, but I actually have it and would recommend it for your price range.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-D65-00010-Intellimouse-5-Button-PS2-Scroll-BALL-Mouse-Brand-NEW-/310857838618

I guarantee you won't have any troubles with this mouse, they are made to last. It's a similar size to a naga just not curved on the sides.

If that other one is too old looking for you, then I would recommend this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104382

At the $30 range, many of the mice in this list probably won't last 1 year. I've bought $15 mice that have died in a week after purchase.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007653%20600009586&IsNodeId=1&name=Wired&PriceMin=0&PriceMax=40

Do your research I guess 😛

 

[Onus]

Since you mention gaming, you probably don't want wireless, although that will depend on how "twitchy" your games are. For MMOs, RPGs, RTS, and Casual, wireless may be fine. For FPS, most people would say "No," and a few might howl.

 

[jaraldo]

I totally agree with that, should have mentioned 😛 .

But I am also assuming that the OP is not super serious about gaming either as he doesn't mention any required DPI, macro buttons, certain backlit colours etc, so figured it was more casual gaming.

The m500 is the better option compared to the m510.

 

[ashborne]

Thanks jaraldo. But I am looking for a wired mouse and of course optical or laser. I need a mouse which is good for gaming and has a good response. Preferred DPI not less than 1600. Will use it for for both RTS and FPS, Back-lit will be an added bonus.

 

[Onus]

I use wired Logitech mice with tilt wheels for gaming. I don't play FPS much (and not lately), but for Guild Wars [2] they're fine.

 

[jaraldo]

Some other options

CM Storm Xornet $22
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Xornet-Optical-Switches/dp/B005TEPB74

Razer Abyssus $31
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Abyssus-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002XLR0JI

SteelSeries Diablo III $18
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005L38QK2

Anker® Gaming Mouse $23
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBQO930/

 

[AugustInt]

If you'd like to try the Daffodil WMS615 and share your opinions, let me know I can send you one out to test and review.

 

[luislee103]

If you prefer high dpi laser gaming mouse, maybe this is a good option:

EC TECHNOLOGY® Laser Gaming Mouse $29.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JF2FFR2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ectech01-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JF2FFR2

Up to 8200 DPI, 12000 FPS/s, 1000 Hz polling rate, and 150in/s cursor speed...

 

[ihaveapc]

Best mice for their price:
Razer abyssus
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Abyssus-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002XLR0JI

Logitech g100s
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G100s-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00BCEK2LK

-way better sensors than their price equivalents
- lightweight enough
-very good biild quality

 

[JohnnyHou]

Never had any issues with logitech M510 for FPS MMO's like WoT or Armored Warfare + super long battery life. What makes the M500 better?

 

[Onus]

This thread was over a year old, so I'm going to close it, but will answer your question.
The M500 is a wired mouse, and the M510 is wireless. Many gamers will tell you that wireless mice can introduce some latency into clicking and moving, which gamers (especially competitive ones) tend to hate with a passion. They may also be subject to interference. Although I think good wireless mice are a lot better for games than they used to be, 1) I'm not a very twitchy gamer myself, so my opinion may be of little value, and 2) a budget wireless mouse probably won't qualify as a "good" one by that definition.
If you have more questions about mice, please open a new thread. Thanks.