You often hear pro players advertise gaming mice. They are talking about huge DPI numbers, extra buttons, RGB, sensors and it all feels too good to be true. Does it really matter? Or is it just a marketing gimmick? After all, you just use it to aim. All that stuff is not necessary, right?
I don’t want to spoil it so quickly, but gaming mice are 100% worth it. And there are 2 main reasons for it. The main one, is the sensor. Regular mice, typically use a low-quality sensor, and for good reason. It is cheaper and it is not necessary to have the best sensor. But for gaming, things are a bit different.
The Sensor
The Sensor is responsible for accurately tracking your mouse movement and portraying it precisely in game. Having a good sensor is very important in FPS games because you move your mouse around a lot, and you expect it to move in-game smoothly, and precisely as you did. Regular sensors don’t keep up accurately with the movements you’re making with the mouse in real time. Therefore, you can’t be consistent with them.
There are a few tests you can do to check whether your mouse sensor is good. One simple test, that almost every regular office mouse fails is just to put your mouse in the center of your mousepad. Then, move around the mouse without getting to the edges of the screen. Do it for 30-60 seconds and then head back to the center of your mouse pad. If you are not in the center of your screen, it means that your sensor did not accurately portray your hand movement. You can even just move your mouse very fast in a game, and you will see that your tracking is laggy and jagged.
Basically, a good mouse sensor will be able to pick up accurately your hand movement and you will be able to get the same results consistently. Therefore, the muscle memory improvement journey begins. But with a non-gaming mouse sensor, moving the same distance might not get you the same results, which will impact your muscle memory. It may have acceleration, may angle snap and more.
The second reason, I would say gaming mice are worth it is due to the build quality and ergonomics.
Build + Ergonomics
Let’s talk about build quality for a second. Gaming mice (the actually good ones) are built for consistency and longevity. The switches, for example, are higher quality than the ones used by non-gaming mice. Therefore, issues like double-clicking, clicks not registering, or even switches malfunctioning are less apparent.
Mouse pads/feet is another good example. (These black pads beneath your mouse), they allow for a good, smooth and consistent glide across the mouse pad. Which helps with tracking consistently. Many non-gaming mice do not have mouse feet at all..
The build itself, is more of a high quality one, therefore, holding it in your hand just feels better. And you really feel the difference after hours of hours of gaming. Talking about hours of hours of gaming:
Ergonomics are a big part of the equation. Gaming mice are built for comfort. Take a second to think about all the movements that you do while playing. You are flicking, tracking targets, rotating your mouse and many more. There is a difference between normal day to day activities with your mouse, to gaming. For example, my mom and I, do not use the mouse the same way, right?
Gaming mice brands developed these mouses with all these movements in mind, and as a result, they are very comfortable even during long game sessions. (They know we all love long gaming sessions).
The Number One Reason
As you can see, there is something in common for everything that I mentioned and that is consistency. Gaming mice are built with high quality sensors, mouse pads and built ergonomically so you will be able to perform consistently at your best. Sensors help with consistent mouse movements and precise real-time tracking, mouse pads help with consistent and smooth glide, and good ergonomics support you and your wrist during long gaming sessions.
Plus, gaming mice are usually lighter, and as I already said in my BEST mouse weight for FPS article, light mice are generally better for FPS games.
Will Buying A Gaming Mouse Improve My Aim?
The answer is yes. Playing on a non-gaming mouse will be a bottle-neck for your gameplay and your aim. You won’t be able to reach your full potential if your mouse is not consistently reading your hand movements precisely. It will severely impact your muscle memory and aim skills. Therefore, upgrading and buying a gaming mouse will make a huge difference.
But, you won’t be magically better. It just opens the door for you, to be able to reach your full potential. It removes the bottle-neck. But, after that, it is your responsibility to get better and improve beyond your current gaming skills.
My Recommendation
I recommend a wireless gaming mouse. Click here to learn more about Wireless Vs Wired Gaming Mice: Honest Opinion Pros And Cons
If you are in the market for a good gaming mouse with all the features I’ve mentioned above, then look no further. I present to you, the most used gaming mice by pro players and these are:
Logitech G Pro
Logitech G Pro (Affiliate), is one of the best gaming mice on the market. It is comfortable, it has the HERO sensor, which is one of the best sensors on the market. Its shape is very safe and it is suited for every grip type. I, myself use this bad boy. And I’ve never been happier. This is hands down the best mouse I have ever had, and I 100% recommend this gaming mouse to anyone who is looking for a new gaming mouse.
If you are looking for a lightweight mouse, then check Logitech G Pro twin brother, Logitech G Pro X Superlight (Affiliate), it is basically the same mouse, 20grams lighter. Pro players dig this mouse. (Light Vs Heavy Gaming Mice)
Conclusion
to summarize, gaming mice are 100% worth it. They are built with high quality sensors and mouse pads, and they are built ergonomically so you will be able to perform consistently and comfortably at your best. High quality sensors and pads help with consistent mouse movements, precise real-time tracking, and smooth glide. Good ergonomics support you and your wrist during long gaming sessions.
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