I’ve been a happy user of an R.A.T. 4 which is quite an advanced mouse, for about 5 years. It worked fine on Linux too except for the sensitivity reduction push button (these existed back in the day) that needed special Windows only drivers. Unfortunately it broke down a few months ago so I had to switch to a 10+ years old office mouse that I had but it’s not good for any gaming obviously.

So I want to buy a new mouse and a good one. I’m thinking of something like a Dream Machines DM4 Evo S or a Hator Pulsar Essential. These have additional buttons, RGB and, what I’m the most worried about, very high DPI sensors (16k on the DM for example). They seem to use well known components from major manufacturers though and Hator even has official Linux support afaik.

Can I possibly run into any issues with modern gaming mice (specifically the mentioned ones) on Linux? I don’t need any software, macros or RGB effects. I just want the buttons and sensitivity adjustment working so I can use the mouse on my Linux machines. I use Windows for gaming anyways.

  • youmaynotknow@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    I’ve seen you commenting on each option given that “it’s too expensive”. To help us help you, what is your budget and the minimum DPI you would be comfortable with? Be mindful that some advertised DPI are just that, “advertised”.

    • GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.mlOP
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      4 months ago

      I play on 1600-3200. Idk if higher DPI will help with anything. Also the prices vary in different regions but my budget is around $25.

      • youmaynotknow@lemmy.ml
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        4 months ago

        Ok, this one will work, I got it for my son and he’s on ZorinOS. After programming the buttons (must be done in windows) he can plug and use the mouse, without drivers, on any computers (windows, mac, Linux, remote terminals) and preserve his customized button commands.

        I got away with configuring on a windows 10 VM passing the USB port through.

        Redragon M612 Predator RGB Gaming Mouse, 8000 DPI Wired Optical Gamer Mouse with 11 Programmable Buttons & 5 Backlit Modes, Software Supports DIY Keybinds Rapid Fire Button https://a.co/d/0hNFeXV7

        Make sure you get the black one if you’re going to go this route, the white one is more expensive and it’s the exact same thing, not worth the extra money in my opinion.