Help to design the next gaming mouse

Jim · #1 01-09-08, 08:03 AM

Our friends over at Evo-G have asked us to help them investigate what gamers would really want in their next mouse purchase. They are looking to produce an economical but competent gaming mouse (not ultra-high-end) and would like you guys to tell them what features are most important to you:

1. How many buttons?

a) 3

b) 3 + 2 side buttons

c) Other (specify)

2. What DPI?

a) 400

b) 800

c) 1800, 800, 400 adjustable

d) Other (specify)

3. Engine

a) Optical

b) Laser

c) Other (specify)

4. Software & Drivers

a) Yes, mouse is provided with software package and drivers

b) No, mouse operates with only default windows drivers

c) Other (specify)

5. Weight

a) Suitable non-adjustable weight

b) Adjustable weight

c) Other (specify)

6. Ergonomic Shape

a) Yes

b) No

c) Other (specify)

7. Lighting Effects

a) Yes

b) No

c) Other (specify)

Jim · #2 01-09-08, 08:17 AM

I'll start off with a double post

1. C - 7 buttons

2. C

3. B

4. C - Software for configuring mouse plus changing USB poll rate . Must be lightweight.

5. B

6. A

7. B

Bungral · #3 01-09-08, 08:22 AM

1. B

2. C

3. B

4. A

5. C - Works with standard drivers but comes with customizable software to allow on the fly DPI changes.

5. B

6. A

7. B

FarFarAway · #4 01-09-08, 10:17 AM

1:B (I'm guessing the 3 is inc a scroll-wheel)

2:C - MUST be adjustable easily on the fly (not on the bottom of the mouse)

3:A or b as long as it's accurate

4:C - Works with standard drivers but comes with customizable software

5:B

6:A

7:A - only if it helps with features such as DPI adjustment

mrapoc · #5 01-09-08, 10:40 AM

1. How many buttons?

b) 3 + 2 side buttons

2. What DPI?

c) 1800, 800, 400 adjustable

3. Engine

b) Laser

4. Software & Drivers

b) No, mouse operates with only default windows drivers

5. Weight

b) Adjustable weight

6. Ergonomic Shape

a) Yes

7. Lighting Effects

a) Yes

Rastalovich · #6 01-09-08, 11:40 AM

I`m guessing they`re stuck on it being a traditional mouse idea and not a trackball-esq design ?

Toxcity · #7 01-09-08, 11:56 AM

1. How many buttons?

b) 3 + 2 side buttons

2. What DPI?

c) 1800, 800, 400 adjustable

3. Engine

b) Laser

4. Software & Drivers

b) No, mouse operates with only default windows drivers

5. Weight

b) Adjustable weight

6. Ergonomic Shape

a) Yes

7. Lighting Effects

c) Other - Not Bothered.

AydST · #8 01-09-08, 12:47 PM

all I ask is dont forget there are left handers out there!!!!

FarFarAway · #9 01-09-08, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='Rastalovich'

I`m guessing they`re stuck on it being a traditional mouse idea and not a trackball-esq design ?

Yeah I expect so, seeing as trackballs are pretty poor for gaming unless you've managed to master one

deathwish · #10 01-09-08, 01:01 PM

1. How many buttons?

c) Other (5) and wheel

2. What DPI?

c) 1800, 800, 400 adjustable

3. Engine

b) Laser

4. Software & Drivers

a) Yes, mouse is provided driver (not too bloated but lots of Customization options)

5. Weight

a) Suitable non-adjustable weight

6. Ergonomic Shape

a) Yes

7. Lighting Effects

c) Other (Yes but not too colourful no rainbow mouse. single colours only)