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I see all sorts of ads for headsets and gaming mice. Is there any real advantage to using these pricey little toys, or are they like new fishing lures - made to attract fishermen's dollars though not necessarily fish?
I imagine using a headset would be convenient - I have a desktop microphone that has to sit in front of my keyboard, and it gets in the way a bit. As for mice, I have a Logitech MX518, which is probably the closest I'll ever get to a true 'gaming mouse'. I wouldn't buy anything with more than 5 or 6 buttons personally, but I know some people swear by it.
tl;dr - Depends on the product. "Headsets and gaming mice" is a really broad heading.
tl;dr - Depends on the product. "Headsets and gaming mice" is a really broad heading.
You can run into issues with getting feedback if you use a mic and speakers instead of a headset. That's about it. And you don't even need an expensive headset, just something with a decent mic.
As for the mice, it's personal preference. More buttons on your mouse puts a few more keybinds in easy reach, if you feel like you need them. Mainly, get something comfortable, that you like using. Pay attention to the software that comes with your mouse, though. Certain advanced macro functions on gaming mice and keyboards are technically against the ToS. The official WoW gaming mouse actually has features that aren't allowed in WoW, for example.
As for the mice, it's personal preference. More buttons on your mouse puts a few more keybinds in easy reach, if you feel like you need them. Mainly, get something comfortable, that you like using. Pay attention to the software that comes with your mouse, though. Certain advanced macro functions on gaming mice and keyboards are technically against the ToS. The official WoW gaming mouse actually has features that aren't allowed in WoW, for example.
There are two things I'd like to mention, myself:
I bought a Razer Banshee (headset) and a Razer Naga (mouse) and my opinions on the two are this:
1). The Banshee. It has quite simply the most awesome sound I've ever had the pleasure of listening to, though I will have to admit I've not tried its mic yet, as I am no longer in any sort of raiding guild. I should skype my GF or something to see how well it works. I do know, however, that unlike most headphones, it has a USB connection and has a really thick, sturdy cord and it is unlikely to wear out like analog headphones do so often. It was worth every penny of that $120 I paid for it.
2). The Naga. It takes time to get used to all of those buttons, but there's something I love about my Naga right off the bat: The DPI resolution is just insane. I'm a person who has very good motor skills, and can make very fine-tuned movements with my hand, and I found that after using the Naga, I attempted to use a normal mouse and I could see the difference right away. With the Naga, I move the Naga less than an inch to move the cursor from one end of the screen to the other, compared to 1.5-2.5 inches on anyone else's mouse, when both mice have sensitivity set to 100% in-game/Windows. I've only found one thing that I *don't* like about the naga -- if you get dust inside the little 'eye' on the bottom of the mouse, sometimes the cursor will 'stick' and you have to blow it out, and it works best if you have a clean mousepad (I had to replace mine because of this). Otherwise, I'd have to say my Naga was totally worth the $79 I paid for it.
I bought a Razer Banshee (headset) and a Razer Naga (mouse) and my opinions on the two are this:
1). The Banshee. It has quite simply the most awesome sound I've ever had the pleasure of listening to, though I will have to admit I've not tried its mic yet, as I am no longer in any sort of raiding guild. I should skype my GF or something to see how well it works. I do know, however, that unlike most headphones, it has a USB connection and has a really thick, sturdy cord and it is unlikely to wear out like analog headphones do so often. It was worth every penny of that $120 I paid for it.
2). The Naga. It takes time to get used to all of those buttons, but there's something I love about my Naga right off the bat: The DPI resolution is just insane. I'm a person who has very good motor skills, and can make very fine-tuned movements with my hand, and I found that after using the Naga, I attempted to use a normal mouse and I could see the difference right away. With the Naga, I move the Naga less than an inch to move the cursor from one end of the screen to the other, compared to 1.5-2.5 inches on anyone else's mouse, when both mice have sensitivity set to 100% in-game/Windows. I've only found one thing that I *don't* like about the naga -- if you get dust inside the little 'eye' on the bottom of the mouse, sometimes the cursor will 'stick' and you have to blow it out, and it works best if you have a clean mousepad (I had to replace mine because of this). Otherwise, I'd have to say my Naga was totally worth the $79 I paid for it.
One thing about the high DPI on the Naga - you can find that on other mice as well. For example, the MX518 I use goes up to.. 1600 DPI, I think? Not nearly as high as some mice (I've seen up to 4000 before), but far above the usual ~800 or so. If high DPI sounds nice to you but all the extra buttons do not, you definitely have some options. Not saying the Naga is a bad pick by any means, but for someone like me, who isn't quite that much of an enthusiast, it's nice having alternatives.
Majivo wrote:
One thing about the high DPI on the Naga - you can find that on other mice as well. For example, the MX518 I use goes up to.. 1600 DPI, I think? Not nearly as high as some mice (I've seen up to 4000 before), but far above the usual ~800 or so. If high DPI sounds nice to you but all the extra buttons do not, you definitely have some options. Not saying the Naga is a bad pick by any means, but for someone like me, who isn't quite that much of an enthusiast, it's nice having alternatives.
I will admit that sometimes during other games (Mass Effect 2, for example) I've found myself accidentally pressing my thumb too much against the side of the mouse, triggering its buttons.... whoops.
One time I nailed Grunt in the back of the head with a concussive shot..
"Stop shooting at me, you idiot!"
LOL.
Whoops. Sorry, buddy.
Anyways.
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