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[Request] Gaming mouse suggestions (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 week ago by fleet@lemmy.ca to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

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Hi folks. I'm looking for a new gaming mouse, that's Linux friendly. I prefer wired lightweight mice, with an option to swap out (or solder) the switches. I'm currently using the Cooler Master MM720 which I love, but it's too loud for our tiny apartment, so I want something I can throw silent switches into. The MM720 uses optical switches so there aren't many options.

I've looked so far at the OP1, and that's literally the only thing that comes up when I search on reddit, so much so that it feels like an advertisement at this point. I'm not into crazy competitive gaming, and don't need 8k or anything fancy like that.

Thanks!

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[–] Asparagus0098@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Maybe checkout Incott G23. It has hotswappable optical switches. It came with a couple of extra switches when I bought it and one of the pairs were silent. It works both wired and wireless.

Their web driver works on Brave Browser for me on linux (I think I remember adding a udev rule for this). I'm guessing it only works on chromium browsers since they say it only works on chrome and edge on their page.

Comparison with your mouse on EloShapes

[–] TheOakTree@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

The Incott G24 has hotswappable mechanical mouse switches, which I swapped with Kailh silent microswitches. I like it a lot!

The G24 came with silent switches in the free sample pack that's included, but those felt kind of mushy to me. The Kailh ones tend to be more a bit more snappy.

[–] fleet@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This looks great, though I do wish there was a wired version.

[–] Asparagus0098@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It does work wired if you use the USB C cable and plug it in to the mouse. Are you looking for a wired only mouse?

[–] fleet@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

I guess I just feel like there's no point in paying for wireless if I don't use it. But I might give it a shot.