Best gaming mouse for left handed gamer?

Stegger · #1 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 09:24 AM

Hi,
as the title might indicate I am a lefthanded person and have been using a neutral mouse (not RH favored) when playing computer games.
So, my question is, what is the best gaming mouse out there that I can use, and what mouse pad would you recommend to go along?
Thanks,
Stegger

onewickedferret · #2 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 10:00 AM

From what I hear, the new Razer Diamondback gaming mouse is neutral as well, will offer you great performance with the 1600DPI resolutions.

http://www.razerzone.com/products/pr...iamondback.php

gerryf · #3 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 10:21 AM

I know, I know, I know--the logitech mx510 is considered a "right-handed" mouse. Maybe I am just used to it, but I find the mx510 to be very comfortable in my left hand--more so than the neutral mice I have tried.

I cannot say the same thing for the MS intelimouse, which I find very uncomfortable, but the mx510 feels right and the response cannot be beat. I''m even quite adept at using the side buttons on the mx510.

Note: I am not left-handed, but I mouse with my left hand most of the time (about 90 percent) --I guess I can mouse with both hands, but I prefer the left since I started working with computers with heavy use of the number pad--just never went back to right hand.

ImOnAPlain51 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 10:21 AM

The Razor mice should be fine for left handed gamers and they are supposed to be the best. My Plasma LE Diamondback should be in tomorrow...then I'll see if it was worth the money.

ImOnAPlain51 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 10:22 AM

***My "im with stupid" was for OneWickedFerrets post

Stegger · #6 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 10:24 AM

Thanks!
I read a review of the mx518 which I think look identical to the mx510 model and they stated that is was PURELY for RH people... Maybe I should go to a shop a try it out.
I will also have a look at the Diamondback model... Guess neutral is the best I can get!?!?
Cheers,
Stegger

Procrustes · #7 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 11:41 AM

Sort of related: I got used to using the mouse with my left hand, even though I'm right handed, because my dad's a lefty. When I try to use it with my right hand now in a a game I can barely even navigate. Anyone know any trick to retrain your hand or how long it would take? I'd prefer to use the right.

somethingsin · #8 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 02:18 PM

That's funny, I'm left-handed, but I've always moused with my right. Is that unusual? Will my skillz improve if I switch to left?

Procrustes · #9 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 02:27 PM

That's what I was wondering, and lots of people seem to complain about microsoft mice, which are the most comfortable neutrals I've found. I'm pretty good at fps and all, but just trying to switch now I'm running into walls even in KotOR.......