What Mouse For ArmA2?

[jasonnoguchi 11]

Hi hardcore gamers,

What mouse are you using to play ArmA2 with currently? Share your experience! :)

I just bought an IME3.0, still getting used to it since I was used to small mice. The upper arm movement necessary to make it work properly is a bit tiring for me but the precision I get from the low low DPI greatly increased my engagement speed. I mapped my reload and optics button to the 2 side buttons so that I can perform those actions quickly in the heat of the battle without fumbling through keyboard buttons.

I used to use a more sensitive 1200dpi mouse but I totally screw up in ArmA due to the long distance of engagement making very quick mouse more of a liability than an asset. Can't imagine how a 400dpi mouse actually works better for ArmA2! :)

Edited December 30, 2009 by jasonnoguchi

[AnimalMother92 10]

Razer DeathAdder and I love it. :)

[snake eyes 0]

+1 for the Death Adder:)

I Love mine Aswell:yay:

[jasonnoguchi 11]

Care to elaborate which aspect produces the love please? :)

[Alex72 1]

My old Logitech MX518 is alive and kicking! :) Doing what it should, and after having the 2 thumb buttons you just cant go back hehe.

Bringing up the map on one and TS on the other is how i have those set atm. Works awesome. When i get some money i will upgrade that one as well though to laser. That deathadder seems to be up my alley.

[mr burns 132]

What mouse are you using to play ArmA2 with currently? Share your experience! :)

ArmA doesn´t necessarily need uber-sensitive $300 peripherals

Edited December 30, 2009 by Mr Burns

[AnimalMother92 10]

Care to elaborate which aspect produces the love please? :)

Fits my hand perfectly, good weight, glides nicely. Buttons are very responsive and it has good durability. Plus it looks sick.

[Alex72 1]

LOL Burns. :D

MX518 - should be cheap today (if they excists?)

Speed up buttons + and - to change responsiveness on the battlefield (sniping or flying for example) on the fly. It has worked for me for a couple of years now and all buttons intact. And im pretty rough to the little sucker. :D

[Lonestar 11]

My old Logitech MX518 is alive and kicking! :) Doing what it should, and after having the 2 thumb buttons you just cant go back hehe.

Bringing up the map on one and TS on the other is how i have those set atm. Works awesome. When i get some money i will upgrade that one as well though to laser. That deathadder seems to be up my alley.

+1 Logitech rocks

Setting the map on one button is a brilliant idea. I had only thought of TS on one button so far.

I use the version 2008 of this mouse (wider feet and 1800 dpi)

LOL Burns. :D

MX518 - should be cheap today (if they excists?)

Speed up buttons + and - to change responsiveness on the battlefield (sniping or flying for example) on the fly. It has worked for me for a couple of years now and all buttons intact. And im pretty rough to the little sucker. :D

As long as it is available on Logitech's website, you can find it.

Edited December 30, 2009 by Lonestar

[hawkinge 10]

Logitech Performance Mouse MX

i was a bit hesitant at first, but I love this thing now. It's wireless (with a wire, if you need charging or high-level reaction) and really fits well in my hands.

Edited December 30, 2009 by hawkinge

[Zipper5 74]

Well, I've only ever played ArmA II with my Logitech G9 mouse, and it's served me perfectly. But like Mr Burns said, you don't need such expensive mice for ArmA II. I play other games where I find it a lot more useful (e.g. MW2).

[jdmt 12]

Logitech G5

http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/logitech_g5_laser_mouse_1.jpg

Or G9

http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2007/8/g9-mouse-1.jpg

[jasonnoguchi 11]

@Hawkinge, that wireless mouse is a finger mouse or a wrist mouse or an arm mouse? I ahve been hesitant about wireless but yours look really cool and looks like a finger mouse.

[dmarkwick 261]

My mouse requirements are rather stark:

All I require is a good hand fit, reliability, and a good mousewheel action (I detest rattly or clunky mousewheels :))

And, it's cheap as chips. I get 'em in packs of 3 or 5.

[SyNcRoNiCzZ 0]

Logitech G5 is the Best Mouse for me was i hav see :p

[Alex72 1]

+1 Logitech rocks

Setting the map on one button is a brilliant idea. I had only thought of TS on one button so far.

I also usually have TS and FREELOOK on those thumb buttons. Since im not using TIR its very easy to look around with the thumb instead of pressing ALT. In SP i use FREELOOK and MAP always.

Would be nice with 3 buttons there. :)

[Master gamawa 0]

Well, I've only ever played ArmA II with my Logitech G9 mouse, and it's served me perfectly. But like Mr Burns said, you don't need such expensive mice for ArmA II. I play other games where I find it a lot more useful (e.g. MW2).

Sup same mouse buddy.

I like the weights. I mean the weights are awesome you know? You know you pay for quality shit when the mouse has a secret drawer for sets of tiny weights.

Also you can put your weed in it.

I also have the Logitech Gsomething keyboard. Very nice piece.

[fantsu 10]

I'm using Logitech G9,

but thinking to change G9x...

This is too slow for my taste.

:)

[cjph 0]

+1 for Logitech MX518 - love mine.

[a wild goat 0]

Got a nice button on the side that I use for Push To Talk...makes that much easier

[vilas 477]

what mouse for Arma ?

of course in camo :D

[bensdale 0]

Logitech G5 is the Best Mouse for me was i hav see :p

yes the G5 is a very good mouse

[Meanstreak 10]

+1 Logitech rocks

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MX518 here too, it has served me well for a few years now and still going strong..I agree good idea about having map on one button, never thought of that, I have eject mapped to button 3 though.

[TheRedRibbon 10]

I'm currently using the G9 of logitech aswell, though i'm thinking about buying myself this one:

Razer NAGA

[Leopardi 0]

Hi hardcore gamers,

What mouse are you using to play ArmA2 with currently? Share your experience! :)

I just bought an IME3.0, still getting used to it since I was used to small mice. The upper arm movement necessary to make it work properly is a bit tiring for me but the precision I get from the low low DPI greatly increased my engagement speed. I mapped my reload and optics button to the 2 side buttons so that I can perform those actions quickly in the heat of the battle without fumbling through keyboard buttons.

I used to use a more sensitive 1200dpi mouse but I totally screw up in ArmA due to the long distance of engagement making very quick mouse more of a liability than an asset. Can't imagine how a 400dpi mouse actually works better for ArmA2! :)

High dpi + low sensitivity + no smoothing is 100x better than 400 dpi with smoothing. DPI is the resolution, meaning lower is less precise.