Do I need an expensive mouse and headset?

[Emmlihast]

I'm new to pc gaming, in fact I'm just buying my first pc now. I'm getting a headset and mouse to go with it, but the mouse that goes with the pc is £50 and the headset is £70. I am aware that I can get ones that don't match the pc, don't get me wrong, but should I expect them to cost this much? Should I look for a cheap non branded mouse/headset or is it a bad investment?
If £50/£70 is too much, what sort of price would you look for? Thanks!

 

[Ruben_Samich]

Especially in the peripheral business, brands are just labels that you pay 60 bucks for. In other words, you could pay $80 bucks for a "good" Razer mouse, or you could pay $10 for one that's practically the same. I could probably find you a good cheap mouse if you tell me the aesthetic you're going for with your setup.

EDIT: Ok I wouldn't say they're JUST labels, big brands do have very good quality products, I'm just saying they tend to overprice their stuff.

 

[Karadjgne]

I used a stock Dell optical for years, literally burned a hole in the underside after the Teflon feet ran out, still works fine though.
As far as expense goes, the higher priced stuff tends to be better, better d.p.i better sound, more adaptable buttons etc.
I'll say this from experience. I learned to drive in a beater. If I scratched it, dented it, wrecked it, I didn't care, it was there just for me to learn. Now I drive a car that'll do 0-60mph in 5 seconds flat. Scratch it and I'll kill you lol. Peripherals I view the same, no point in going expensive until you find out just what it is you really want, really can do. Do you really need top quality audio listening to gunfire, does having 4 or 5 mouse buttons help you win a gun battle, will higher d.p.i. improve your sniper skills.
Better to spend a little cash on experimenting, than wasting a lot of cash on the same experiment, just to spend it over again when you do buy what's going to make you happy.

 

[Ruben_Samich]

I'm new to pc gaming, in fact I'm just buying my first pc now. I'm getting a headset and mouse to go with it, but the mouse that goes with the pc is £50 and the headset is £70. I am aware that I can get ones that don't match the pc, don't get me wrong, but should I expect them to cost this much? Should I look for a cheap non branded mouse/headset or is it a bad investment?
If £50/£70 is too much, what sort of price would you look for? Thanks!

So you said you wanted a black/red mouse, and I found some on amazon that you might like.

https://www.amazon.com/TeckNet-Gaming-Mouse-Mousepad-12-6x9-4x0-1inch/dp/B00MV1ZANI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495664843&sr=8-1&keywords=tecknet+mouse+pad

https://www.amazon.com/Programmable-Buttons-Ansot-Colorful-Breathing/dp/B072DVFXMT/ref=sr_1_20?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1495887624&sr=1-20&keywords=gaming+mouse

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725BG1LV/ref=psdc_172487_t3_B072DVFXMT <--- I know the thumbnail on there is blue, but you can adjust the backlight to any color you want, including red.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GU4F4OM?psc=1

 

[Ruben_Samich]

Oh wait a second, I just realised that you were using £ rather than $. I hope that doesn't mess up anything.

 

[Emmlihast]

Oh wait a second, I just realised that you were using £ rather than $. I hope that doesn't mess up anything.

Nope, that's fine! I ended up getting the mouse pad you recommended and a razer mouse from a friend. Thank you for the recommendations!

 

[Ruben_Samich]

Ha I didn't even realise I put the mousepad there. I accidentally copied the wrong link, but it helped you so whatever!

 

[Carnaxus]

There's a downvote troll in this thread or something; fix'd.

Yes, they're expensive, but Razer mice are worth every penny, even including the big-name markup. I've been using a Razer mouse for seven years now (recently upgraded from 2013 model Deathadder to the Elite version) and I have had zero issues with them. Hopefully your experience will be just as good.

 

[TecFreak84]

Hey, i had that struggle as well... so i tried lot of different cheap, expensive, professional & basic headphones.
Now i'm really happy that i bought some Bose Overear Headphones, bc they're great to game and i can use them everyday for listening to music. I found all the Bose information on this site: https://kopfhoerer-ratgeber.de/bose-kopfhoerer-noise-cancelling/
Hope it helped you!!!
Greets

 

[DamienStanford]

It's better to not invest so much money on a gaming headset as you are paying at least half of the money to the brand and not the value. I advise you to invest in some cheaper headset and buy a sound card. That way you will get a high-quality sound which is even better than on these expensive headphones.
Here's the interesting article about it: http://easybuyerguide.com/do-you-really-need-gaming-headset/

 

[Karadjgne]

Logitech usb over-ears, cost $20 at Walmart. Work great.

 

[DamienStanford]

Logitech usb over-ears, cost $20 at Walmart. Work great.

Could you please link this model? Thanks.

 

[jaguarskx]

Be aware that how good a cheap pair of headset or mouse can be subjective. But cost can affect the overall quality of the products. For example, some cheap headset may have decent enough headphones, but the mic can be very low quality which means whatever you say may sound tinny or otherwise bad to other players listening to you. I do not play games using a headset so I have no recommendations.

Mice can be similar as well. The least expensive mouse that I use is the HP x4000b Bluetooth mouse. I bought it because I wanted a general purpose mouse that can be used with either the right hand or the left hand. I tried it out for games and it actually does a pretty decent job. It is rather expensive in the UK selling for £30 as opposed to $15 in the US.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/a3o/HP-X4000b-Bluetooth-Mouse/B009MMPBL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500698822&sr=8-1&keywords=HP+x4000b+Bluetooth+Mouse

 

[Karadjgne]

Best advice I can think of regarding peripherals like mice, keyboards, headsets etc is visit some different shops that deal with the stuff, where you can actually put your hands (ears) on them. I have good sized hands and pretty stubby fingers, so many of those Razer mice are next to useless for me, they just feel too small and awkward. Same with many keyboards, the keys being too small and spacing is too tight. I originally got those cheap Logitechs for my daughter, she goes through earbuds like a kid in a candy store, but they actually fit me fine, the sound is good, even the mic is acceptable, but that's to me. There's many ppl out there that prefer earphones with a deeper, richer sound experience, going so far as to drop $800 plus on top line 8:1 surround sound versions. To me, that's a huge waste, to them, it's essential.

So I guess what my answer would be is that No, you don't need the expensive stuff, what you do need is stuff that's right for you, if it costs more so be it, if it's cheaper then bonus!