Is a gaming mouse useful in a flight sim?

[Ramstein]

I just won a Sentinel Advance gaming mouse

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2951

 

here's a review on youtube ,, plus there are more reviews on Newegg.com:

 

I am trying to figure out what to use it for.. any ideas on using it in Black Shark and FC?

:joystick:

thanx..

[Legolasindar]

Mouse of 90€ or mouse of 10€ is the same for air simulators. The 99% of the times you only use mouse in the simulators for the menus. And in cases of Falcon, BS and others where you have interactive cockpit, not need extra precision, extra buttons, or extra nothing.

Edited May 4, 2010 by Legolasindar

[JLZ]

Looks like you are searching a way to spend money :)

 

You don't need 5600dpi mouse for flying - definitely

[Ramstein]

Looks like you are searching a way to spend money :)

 

You don't need 5600dpi mouse for flying - definitely

 

I won it,,, as I already said, I just wanted to know how useful it is for flight sims (especially clickable cockpits).. I know it would probably help if I played a sim like Stalker...

 

I also was thinking maybe since it is programmable and can program the x-y axis and have more buttons it might be useful..

 

in any case, I won it in a contest (free) it's still cool,,, I have never opened up the package, in case I decided to sell it.. (it sells for about $70 USD new).

[topdog]

Only time I could think you might want to use a "gaming mouse" would be if you didn't have a separate throttle unit (so instead of a HOTAS you could have a.... HOMAS? instead, hehe).

 

In that situation I could see it bringing some relief, otherwise (and I have a moderate gaming mouse in a razer copperhead) I'd feel there's not really a purpose for it. I still only really wind up using basic mouse features in the end and leaving the bells and whistles alone.

[JLZ]

These would be more helpful then...

 

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000946-G13-Advanced-Gameboard/dp/B001NEK2GE/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_1

 

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-PZ31A-Cyborg-Command-Unit/dp/B000BU0F5Y/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0

 

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-E06-00001-Sidewinder-Strategic-Commander/dp/B00005U21V

 

This M$ would be my choice if you could find it.

[JLZ]

Only time I could think you might want to use a "gaming mouse" would be if you didn't have a separate throttle unit (so instead of a HOTAS you could have a.... HOMAS? instead, hehe).

 

In that situation I could see it bringing some relief, otherwise (and I have a moderate gaming mouse in a razer copperhead) I'd feel there's not really a purpose for it. I still only really wind up using basic mouse features in the end and leaving the bells and whistles alone.

 

 

I have game in which you can utilize that copperhead ;)

 

http://www.itsnotbadatall.com/games_content/other-fun/guide-the-drunk.html

[Ramstein]

yes, I see that people use Game pads, and that might be useful... but I didn't win one of those, but may consider a Nostromo (or other brand) Game pad someday.

:joystick:

[Boberro]

I bought for ~10E that mouse:

 

 

it is not best looking mouse ever, however it has 12 buttons. I needed this mouse, you can do your key combinations in various games and use them nicely :D

In Windows you have media controller (or something else if you assign in AutoHotkey), in games something else.

 

Via this mouse I use my radar elevation, azimuth, target lock, radar on\off, termo on\off, ect :D

[313_Nevo]

Hey, I use also mouse for simming, as mentioned as HOMAS :)

It works perfect in IL2 1946 & ROF for example. But I have encountered problems in DCS.

 

Am I able to map somehow throttle on mouse wheel, or on mouse L/R buttons? Can anyone help me out with this? (P51)

thx

[MTFDarkEagle]

Not necessary I'd say, but if you want serious customizability, precision and/or other fancy features then you may have to :)

At the moment I've got the Razer Mamba. Most important reasons for my choosing this mouse:

- Ability to run wireless AND wired

- Great accuracy

- Comfortable (to me at least, not for everyone..)

[313_Nevo]

Hey, I use also mouse for simming, as mentioned as HOMAS :)

It works perfect in IL2 1946 & ROF for example. But I have encountered problems in DCS.

 

Am I able to map somehow throttle on mouse wheel, or on mouse L/R buttons? Can anyone help me out with this? (P51)

thx

Anyone pls?

[cichlidfan]

Anyone pls?

 

AFAIK, the sim is not set up to do that.