Armaggeddon Mikoyan Foxbat - Not Exactly A MiG
Armaggeddon makes some very pretty high
performance gaming mice. In fact, they might actually have the most badass looking
designs in the market. Something I’m sure they take great pride in. The Foxbat
isn’t going to swing games in your favour, 1 DESIGN CONCERNS but it is going to
get a lot of attention.
Armaggeddon
Mikoyan Foxbat
1. Design Concerns
The most striking thing about the Foxbat is
the faux panel lines that run across its surface. Those look neat and quite
militaristic, that is until you take a closer look and see that it's just
marketing. Aside from that, it comes with an adjustable weight option, a boon
for those who think it matters. Sure there are those who prefer a mouse to be
heavier or lighter but in this case the built in weights don't actually alter
the performance all that much. In fact, you might want to put them all in
anyway because the Foxbat is very light.
2. Performance Related Writing
Personally, the Foxbat is only somewhat
more responsive than the average mouse. That's not to say that it's a bad
choice for taking to your next gaming event. Some gamers prefer a slower
response time, especially to for games that reward precision over reflexes. The
grip is a little flat and might affect the aiming time for those with bigger
hands. Even maximising the sensitivity didn't help much either.
Armaggeddon Mikoyan Foxbat
·
Sensitivity: up
to 3200 CPI
·
Buttons: 6
programmable
·
Response: 1000Hz
V: 7/10
F: 7/10
P: 7/10
D: 7/10
U: 7/10
Verdict: Not
a bad mid-range gaming mouse.
Total Score:
7.0/10
Shteelseries Sensei Major League Gaming Edition - Step
Into The Major League
Steelseries has been on a rampage as it
tied up deals with dozens of gaming events and game publishers to showcase
their goods. This time, they’ve gone on to update their professional gaming
mouse, the Sensei, with a Major League Gaming model. We’re going to find out if
it has what it takes to give gamers that edge they need over the competition
Shteelseries
sensei major league gaming edition
1. Same form factor
On the outside, this MLG edition Sensei
looks almost identical to the original Sensei. The grip feels a little
plasticky, which isn't very comfortable if your palms start sweating (for
example in a serious gaming match). Gone is the old LED lit Steelseries logo
and is replaced with a new MLG logo, so you can always tell which version
you've bought. The tiny LCD screen on the underside of the mouse is also still
there and, once again, will inspire more than a few to question the wisdom in
putting an LCD screen where people don't usually look. However, Steelseries
presumes that you'll be taking the MLG into a cybercafe and need a way to
personalise it against theft.
2. New enhancements
If there's one thing you have to give to
Steelseries, they don't mess around when it comes to raw numbers. The
sensitivity button on the top of the mouse is replaced with controls to double
the sensitivity. This immediately improves the performance from 8200 dpi to
16400dpi. Unfortunately, those are the only two options: fast or superfast. The
rest will have to be set with the Sensei's configuration software. In terms of
actual game performance, it varies quite a bit. Provided with an ideal surface
(like a pro-gamer would have) it works very well. The taller mouse helps
control the movement with a greater amount of precision. It's just a pity that
the material used on the chassis is something that is generally undesirable.
League Gaming Edition
·
Sensitivity: up
to 16400 dpi
·
Buttons: 6
programmable
·
Acceleration: 30G
V: 8/10
F: 8/10
P: 8/10
D: 7/10
U: 8/10
Verdict: A
pro device for pro gamers.
Total Score:
7.8/10
Logitech G600 - Monsters Number G600
Razer recently updated their Naga gaming
mouse to a monster 12 thumb button extravaganza. Logitech has responded with
their own over-sized powerhouse: the 20 button G600. It definitely looks
impressive and the sheer number of buttons means that, for the most part, we
can forget there is even a keyboard in front of us.
Logitech
G600
1. The Behemoth
The G600 is a massive gaming mouse, which
is a good thing. The size allows for an easy grip and the matte surface is very
comfortable to rest your hand on. Unlike other traditional designs, there are
three main mouse buttons (not including the mousewheel). The right click has
been moved to the middle, which takes a lot of getting used to, while the
rightmost button is meant to activate the G-shift function. What this does is
effectively double the number of buttons on your mouse. That is a considerable
amount that even the most technical of games really need. If there's one thing
to complain about the G600 is that the shape is a little odd to hold. Since
there are so many buttons collected around the thumb, it tends to bulge around
the knuckle area instead of in the palm. Or maybe it was created for beings
that are not quite human.
2. Special Attacks
If you use the G600 for anything besides an
MMORPG (or for games like Diablo 3, Skyrim or Minecraft), you will quickly find
that you have enough buttons for just about all the button combinations you’d
ever need on a keyboard. Once again, gamers need not be too dependent on
hotkeys! The response time is good enough for games that are designed to be
paired with the G600. Having that many buttons will give you the ability to
store many macro shortcut combinations. The only major concern is whether you
can remember them all to begin with. One noticeable downside of the odd grip is
that it will hurt the gaming experience that requires quick reflexes. So, keep
in mind, that you might want to switch out for something else when going from
World of Warcraft to Battlefield 3.
Logitech G600
·
Sensitivity: up
to 8200 CPI
·
Buttons: 20
programmable
·
Response: 1000Hz
V: 8/10
F: 9/10
P: 7/10
D: 7/10
U: 8/10
Verdict:
Lots of options for lots of tricks.
Total Score:
7.8/10
