Need a new gaming mouse
Preferably wireless, $50 - 150, Canada
Preferably wireless, $50 - 150, Canada
Done and Done, thank you!
This thread is for stupid GAMING questions that don't deserve their own thread
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keeblerdrow
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If you're gaming with it, I recommend going for a wired mouse. Nothing sucks more than having a micro stutter from wireless interference or having your mouse run out of juice during a long play session. The battery won't be an issue at first... but after you've owned it for a while, it'll come into play.
I'm looking for a good mouse, myself. I just got a mechanical keyboard and want a mouse that is equally durable and comfortable. I don't really like the idea of getting a Razer because from my experience, they have a good chance of dying right after the warranty is expired. But they're great mice right up to that point. I was thinking about a SteelSeries mouse or maybe trying out one of those R.A.T. mice. Anyone have any input? I've got a pretty large budget and I'd like to get something that has plenty of options for button mapping and will last a long time.
Oh, and no G500 suggestions. That mouse is ugly as sin.
I'm looking for a good mouse, myself. I just got a mechanical keyboard and want a mouse that is equally durable and comfortable. I don't really like the idea of getting a Razer because from my experience, they have a good chance of dying right after the warranty is expired. But they're great mice right up to that point. I was thinking about a SteelSeries mouse or maybe trying out one of those R.A.T. mice. Anyone have any input? I've got a pretty large budget and I'd like to get something that has plenty of options for button mapping and will last a long time.
Oh, and no G500 suggestions. That mouse is ugly as sin.
Schmattakopf
Member
Agree about wireless mice for gaming.
I was also looking at SteelSeries because theirs are ambidextrous (most gaming mice are specifically right-handed which is annoying) and I saw some good reviews. I've never heard good things about Razer.
Pardon the repost, but: Mid-Dota 2, my internet was cut last night because my landlord's ISP bans p2p software. They're pretty hardcore about this, and even state in the internet policy that if you play WoW, you have to disable p2p in the Blizzard downloader and only use direct download.
So what brought the banhammer upon me? Skype. In the angry notification I received, they even list Spotify as a recently blacklisted program. Knowing how crazy these people are, what other VoIP programs are out there that definitely don't use p2p?
So what brought the banhammer upon me? Skype. In the angry notification I received, they even list Spotify as a recently blacklisted program. Knowing how crazy these people are, what other VoIP programs are out there that definitely don't use p2p?
Schmattakopf
Member
TeamSpeak, Ventrilo and Mumble. Of course, you have to connect to a server with all of those.
Thank You! I've spent the last hour looking for it but couldn't remember anything except the description i posted.
Oh, could you possibly link the video (or clip) where he stops the stream because of rage?
Bought a Razer Deathadder mouse. Hooked it up, worked fine (on my bare wooden table). Noticed there was a transparent sticker on the bottom of the mouse, peeled that off. Got 10x worse, it barley moves (on the bare table) but if I put like a cardboard piece of paper it works fine. My settings on the driver are like this:
What's going on? Don't tell me I have to buy a mousepad (searched a bit and people are saying the deathadder + steelseries qck or goliathius is the best combo) but comon were in the damn 21st century. Why would I buy a mousepad?
What's going on? Don't tell me I have to buy a mousepad (searched a bit and people are saying the deathadder + steelseries qck or goliathius is the best combo) but comon were in the damn 21st century. Why would I buy a mousepad?
I was going to hook up my laptop to my tv to play Just Cause 2 with an xbox mouse. When I go to the menu to change resolution, I can't go past my laptop's native resolution, so I can't use 1080p. Any way to fix this? Specifically, is there a system level way to fix this? I know games like Prototype won't behave either, and it has no console.
archnemesis
Member
wolfmat
Confirmed Asshole
Use a white piece of paper as a mouse pad.
Tribes of Trusty
Member
Hey GAF, I feel like playing a JRPG right now, but I don't know what to start / where to begin.
The most recent JRPG I've played are Xenoblade (which I adored and consider the best JRPG this generation) and FFXIII-2 (which I enjoyed greatly too), and I have sitting on my shelf :
Star Ocean 4 International kay.
Eternal Sonata
Infinite Undiscovery (Which I played for a little and only remember DINNER DINNER DINNER)
Resonance of Fate
The Last Remnant
Lost Odyssey
Blue Dragon
Magna Carta 2
Nier
Enchanted Arms
(And Fallout New Vegas, but that's a WRPG)
I hate bad combat systems, stupid sidequests and games where backtracking is just a pain. Which game should I begin with ?
The most recent JRPG I've played are Xenoblade (which I adored and consider the best JRPG this generation) and FFXIII-2 (which I enjoyed greatly too), and I have sitting on my shelf :
Star Ocean 4 International kay.
Eternal Sonata
Infinite Undiscovery (Which I played for a little and only remember DINNER DINNER DINNER)
Resonance of Fate
The Last Remnant
Lost Odyssey
Blue Dragon
Magna Carta 2
Nier
Enchanted Arms
(And Fallout New Vegas, but that's a WRPG)
I hate bad combat systems, stupid sidequests and games where backtracking is just a pain. Which game should I begin with ?
Batman Arkham City probably will have a GOTY edition (nothing announced yet), but the Assassin's Creed series has never had a GOTY release.
Typographenia
Member
I usually play until I realize that what I'm doing is a bad idea, take some aspirin, and wait for my headache to go away.
Thanks.
Assassins Creed usually has a 'goty' edition though. Assassins Creed 2 had a Complete Edition with DLC and Brothehood had the Da Vinci Edition with DLC.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Where did that picture originate?
Play Nier. The combat system isn't turn-based/time based, but more like a third person action game. It's not particularly advanced, but it works. Side quests are optional. Backtracking is generally no problem since the game world isn't that big, and you can just run past enemies anyway. And the story is So. Fucking. Good.
I have had allergies recently but have been wanting to play something. It's hard not playing video games.
Tribes of Trusty
Member
A violent headache is generally sufficient for you not wanting to do ANYTHING.
Can I install the Xbox 360 controller drivers on a usb stick? The school's computers won't allow installations because of admin rights >_<
Edit: Actually, I managed to do just that. But neither Game Maker 8 nor Construct 2 will recognize its inputs even though I can clearly see Windows update installing the drivers...
Edit: Actually, I managed to do just that. But neither Game Maker 8 nor Construct 2 will recognize its inputs even though I can clearly see Windows update installing the drivers...
SuperDowns
Banned
Is Support For VITA already dying?
/sarcasm
/sarcasm
I have no problem listening to podcasts, and browsing the net so why cant I tell myself that I can play a game with a headache?
playing a game requires actual concentration.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
I bought a pre-owned DS game yesterday and was surprised to find that it rattled when moved as if there was something loose inside it. Initially I was concerned that I might have a counterfeit cart but all seemed to be in order. So I inspected all of my DS carts and some of those rattled too; even those that were bought new from reputable retailers and were foil sealed.
So I am not concerned about this anymore but I am curious! Does anyone have any idea what could explain this?
So I am not concerned about this anymore but I am curious! Does anyone have any idea what could explain this?
Feel the Swift
Member
Going to be in the car for 9 hours headed to NYC and I'm not driving. What games should I play? SNES or GBA.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
Yes.
yeah I've noticed this too, albeit only with Pokemon Black and SoulSilver. I just assumed it was related to the IR thing inside the cartridge, but maybe not.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
Hm, I wondered if it was the battery save but I don't know if the carts are constructed like that.
HiroProtagonist
Member
nm: vga box
Hey. Copied this from my posting/asking in the recent Media Create thread. Figured was worth a shot, thanks for any help!
Is there any website, or easy method to figure out pretty close or pretty roughly the US or Worldwide sales of any video game?
Sure, when they sell a ton we get a price release. We have Nintendo's Million sellers, and we have plenty other examples as noted in Wikipedia. But says like "Man, I wonder how well Star Ocean 2 sold for the PSP!"
Is there anyway to figure this out?
Is there some kind of method if I do some kind of ridiculous research using the NPD, Pal Charts, and Media Create that I could figure this out --- and even then, a way to figure out games that dont make the top 10/20?
Is there any website, or easy method to figure out pretty close or pretty roughly the US or Worldwide sales of any video game?
Sure, when they sell a ton we get a price release. We have Nintendo's Million sellers, and we have plenty other examples as noted in Wikipedia. But says like "Man, I wonder how well Star Ocean 2 sold for the PSP!"
Is there anyway to figure this out?
Is there some kind of method if I do some kind of ridiculous research using the NPD, Pal Charts, and Media Create that I could figure this out --- and even then, a way to figure out games that dont make the top 10/20?
Chuckpebble
Member
Did that little fountain in Dragon Warrior that "Cures rheumatism" actually do anything?
Does anyone play both virtual and physical cards like this?
http://squadcards.com/2012/04/04/diving-into-the-super-hero-squad-game/
Seems good.
http://squadcards.com/2012/04/04/diving-into-the-super-hero-squad-game/
Seems good.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
I am sure that someone in the MC thread will answer your question explicitly. However, there are some GAFers and Sales Agers who take a great interest in these matters and have their own online databases where they collate sales figures. Some of them are searchable so you could search for just one game like you suggest. However, which GAFers have which databases and what their URLs are I cannot tell you I am afraid. Sorry. If you don't get a response in that thread feel free to give me a prod and I'll see if my memory can rustle up a name or two of GAFers you could PM to ask.
However, whatever you do, do not consult ********. They are banned here and are not a credible source of factual information.
Roger, Noted, and Thanks. It'd really be nice if we had MC for all regions, not just Japan.
Didnt NPD use to do things differently but had drastic changes in the last 2-3 years? I remember something like that, but I didnt follow sales as closely then so paid little attention.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
Pleasure
. Well we do have NPD for 'merika and the equivalent [whose name escapes me] for Yurop but they only release scant information. NPD info used to be available in great detail here due to leaks but NPD has cracked down increasingly hard on that because they don't want info that they charge subscribers to their service thousands of dollars for, freely available on the internets. IIRC it costs something like $6000 per month for NPD numbers but I might be mis-remembering that figure. It's not a trivial sum anyway! NPD used to give us more info but they've even cut back on that now.
friskykillface
Banned
Is it possible to erase the data for super mario kart snes, I got it in a trade and all the 50cc have been done and half the 100cc.
There are no options btw
There are no options btw