OT: Video Game Computers/Gadgets/Gizmos Thread

[Sauce Boss]

I think my mouse is starting to go. I don't have use for many of the features of this one anymore, and am curious to get more of a (non-crazy) gaming mouse. Wireless with an adapter is greatly preferred. Any suggestions or favorites from anyone?

What do you currently have?

[MikeIsGood]

I think my mouse is starting to go. I don't have use for many of the features of this one anymore, and am curious to get more of a (non-crazy) gaming mouse. Wireless with an adapter is greatly preferred. Any suggestions or favorites from anyone?

What do you currently have?

Logitech MX Master 2S. I got it when I worked across multiple devices in one setup, as the mouse's functionality lets you switch what device it's connected to just by moving to that screen. Hard to explain...but basically lets you operate as if multiple monitors from different computers are all actually one computer.

But I don't need that anymore. It's quite heavy (like 3x the weight of most gaming mice), and not very programmable. I guess my wish list would be:
Can connect to multiple PCs (but not at the same time - just would prefer some sort of smart connect vs. re-discovering bluetooth each time).
Programmable buttons.
Wireless.

[Sauce Boss]

I think my mouse is starting to go. I don't have use for many of the features of this one anymore, and am curious to get more of a (non-crazy) gaming mouse. Wireless with an adapter is greatly preferred. Any suggestions or favorites from anyone?

What do you currently have?

Logitech MX Master 2S. I got it when I worked across multiple devices in one setup, as the mouse's functionality lets you switch what device it's connected to just by moving to that screen. Hard to explain...but basically lets you operate as if multiple monitors from different computers are all actually one computer.

But I don't need that anymore. It's quite heavy (like 3x the weight of most gaming mice), and not very programmable. I guess my wish list would be:
Can connect to multiple PCs (but not at the same time - just would prefer some sort of smart connect vs. re-discovering bluetooth each time).
Programmable buttons.
Wireless.

Razer Viper wireless is pretty top of the line for wireless mice. I’m a big fan of the Glorious Model O/O- line and there is a wireless Model O option now (not a lot of programmable extra buttons though). You don’t need something like one of those MMO mice with like a whole numpad on the side?

[StickeeFingaz]

I think my mouse is starting to go. I don't have use for many of the features of this one anymore, and am curious to get more of a (non-crazy) gaming mouse. Wireless with an adapter is greatly preferred. Any suggestions or favorites from anyone?

I love my Logitech G Pro wireless mouse, not sure it meets your needs though.

https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/pro-wireless-mouse.910-005270.html

[WRau1]

I have the Razer Viper Ultimate - Wireless and it's the bee's knees. Most comfortable mouse I have used since Razer stopped doing the custom hand attachments.

[ReasonablySober]

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[MikeIsGood]

What do you currently have?

Logitech MX Master 2S. I got it when I worked across multiple devices in one setup, as the mouse's functionality lets you switch what device it's connected to just by moving to that screen. Hard to explain...but basically lets you operate as if multiple monitors from different computers are all actually one computer.

But I don't need that anymore. It's quite heavy (like 3x the weight of most gaming mice), and not very programmable. I guess my wish list would be:
Can connect to multiple PCs (but not at the same time - just would prefer some sort of smart connect vs. re-discovering bluetooth each time).
Programmable buttons.
Wireless.

Razer Viper wireless is pretty top of the line for wireless mice. I’m a big fan of the Glorious Model O/O- line and there is a wireless Model O option now (not a lot of programmable extra buttons though). You don’t need something like one of those MMO mice with like a whole numpad on the side?

I definitely do not need an MMO mouse. I'd ideally like the standard two buttons plus scroll wheel, two buttons on the thumb for forwards/backwards, and one or two other physical buttons.

I will take a look at the Razer Viper and Logitech G Pro Wireless this evening. I've also been looking at this, as I'm a Corsair fan, have a Corsair keyboard, and like the idea of having all configuration in one app. But I need to do more research.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-dark-core-rgb-pro-se-wireless-optical-gaming-mouse-with-slipstream-technology-and-qi-wireless-charging-black/6393999.p?skuId=6393999

[jschligs]

Perfect timing as I'm looking at new mice. I want all wireless as I'm not that serious of a gamer to need wired and I hate cords. Any reason to get the Razer Viper over the Basalisk?

[Matches Malone]

I think my mouse is starting to go. I don't have use for many of the features of this one anymore, and am curious to get more of a (non-crazy) gaming mouse. Wireless with an adapter is greatly preferred. Any suggestions or favorites from anyone?

I love my Logitech G Pro wireless mouse, not sure it meets your needs though.

https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/pro-wireless-mouse.910-005270.html

I second this option. This is my daily mouse and I love it. They recently came out with a super light version that I might upgrade to but the one Stickee linked is amazing.

[Siefer]

Dicey Dungeons is going to be my new "stayed up too late playing Switch in bed" game.

[ReasonablySober]

I started playing Stardew Valley for the first time in a couple years this weekend. It's been wonderful. I'm not sure why I picked it up necessarily - I think I saw a new content patch came out and it may have planted a seed (pun intended ). It's a really nice change of pace. Work has been a train wreck for a few months now, and as much as I love PoE (and this league is amazing), it's not exactly the most relaxing activity. So taking some time to really, really zone out. Where my only trouble might be that I stay in the mines too long and only have 40% stamina the next day, lol.

I downloaded this after seeing the big content update a few nights ago and started a new game, like you after not playing for a long while.

As much as I want to think of it as a relaxing game to zone out to or play while watching the Bucks, I'm terrible at playing casually. I can't seem to do it without looking up optimal strategies for farming or leveling skills up. I think once I got a taste of really going hardcore optimization it made it tough to just play it at my own easy pace.

With that said I'm starting over after four nights of playing because I haven't been leveling farming up enough and I should have more sprinklers by now.

[jschligs]

I started playing Stardew Valley for the first time in a couple years this weekend. It's been wonderful. I'm not sure why I picked it up necessarily - I think I saw a new content patch came out and it may have planted a seed (pun intended ). It's a really nice change of pace. Work has been a train wreck for a few months now, and as much as I love PoE (and this league is amazing), it's not exactly the most relaxing activity. So taking some time to really, really zone out. Where my only trouble might be that I stay in the mines too long and only have 40% stamina the next day, lol.

I downloaded this after seeing the big content update a few nights ago and started a new game, like you after not playing for a long while.

As much as I want to think of it as a relaxing game to zone out to or play while watching the Bucks, I'm terrible at playing casually. I can't seem to do it without looking up optimal strategies for farming or leveling skills up. I think once I got a taste of really going hardcore optimization it made it tough to just play it at my own easy pace.

With that said I'm starting over after four nights of playing because I haven't been leveling farming up enough and I should have more sprinklers by now.

Damn I must suck at this game...I played it for like 20 hours and never once got to sprinklers? I must be missing a ton of the game.

[ReasonablySober]

I started playing Stardew Valley for the first time in a couple years this weekend. It's been wonderful. I'm not sure why I picked it up necessarily - I think I saw a new content patch came out and it may have planted a seed (pun intended ). It's a really nice change of pace. Work has been a train wreck for a few months now, and as much as I love PoE (and this league is amazing), it's not exactly the most relaxing activity. So taking some time to really, really zone out. Where my only trouble might be that I stay in the mines too long and only have 40% stamina the next day, lol.

I downloaded this after seeing the big content update a few nights ago and started a new game, like you after not playing for a long while.

As much as I want to think of it as a relaxing game to zone out to or play while watching the Bucks, I'm terrible at playing casually. I can't seem to do it without looking up optimal strategies for farming or leveling skills up. I think once I got a taste of really going hardcore optimization it made it tough to just play it at my own easy pace.

With that said I'm starting over after four nights of playing because I haven't been leveling farming up enough and I should have more sprinklers by now.

Damn I must suck at this game...I played it for like 20 hours and never once got to sprinklers? I must be missing a ton of the game.

You get the most basic sprinkler at Level 2 farming But honestly since the game doesn't really explain anything I can see it. Like an idiot I tend to neglect farming when I'm not thinking about it in that first spring season because fishing is such a great way to earn money. I want to get as much cash as possible to get the backpack for $2k, then for the strawberry seeds you can only purchase on the 13th. Except by then you also want to have sprinklers set up so you can plant the seeds on that same day, meaning you gotta plant and harvest enough to get you to that level 2 farming.

I wonder what it's like to just play the game at whatever pace you feel like. I bet it's nice.

[humanrefutation]

What are the best Switch games for online multiplayer? I'm already playing MK8 and Smash Bros. But any other recommendations would be great.

[MikeIsGood]

I started playing Stardew Valley for the first time in a couple years this weekend. It's been wonderful. I'm not sure why I picked it up necessarily - I think I saw a new content patch came out and it may have planted a seed (pun intended ). It's a really nice change of pace. Work has been a train wreck for a few months now, and as much as I love PoE (and this league is amazing), it's not exactly the most relaxing activity. So taking some time to really, really zone out. Where my only trouble might be that I stay in the mines too long and only have 40% stamina the next day, lol.

I downloaded this after seeing the big content update a few nights ago and started a new game, like you after not playing for a long while.

As much as I want to think of it as a relaxing game to zone out to or play while watching the Bucks, I'm terrible at playing casually. I can't seem to do it without looking up optimal strategies for farming or leveling skills up. I think once I got a taste of really going hardcore optimization it made it tough to just play it at my own easy pace.

With that said I'm starting over after four nights of playing because I haven't been leveling farming up enough and I should have more sprinklers by now.

This is why Stardew didn't click for me the first time I played it. As an RPG gamer, min-maxing is like second nature. But someone here (probably you) convinced me to revisit it and I did so with a different mindset, and it allowed me to enjoy it. I've never played for years and years and made an uber farm or anything, but it's such a nice change of pace. I still look at the wiki, but don't try to strategize and min max. Definitely takes work to not do it, but eventually it clicked for me.

[MikeIsGood]

Oh, and the new trailer for the new FF14 expansion looks dope. I'll probably get back to that this summer to get caught up for the expansion. I'm getting close to the point you can 'hire' the PC to be the characters to play with you, as opposed to other humans, which I'm looking forward to lol. And apparently the expansion will expand on that.

Love that game. Played for about 200h before deciding to take a break.

[Sauce Boss]

What are the best Switch games for online multiplayer? I'm already playing MK8 and Smash Bros. But any other recommendations would be great.

Splatoon 2.

[Sauce Boss]

Perfect timing as I'm looking at new mice. I want all wireless as I'm not that serious of a gamer to need wired and I hate cords. Any reason to get the Razer Viper over the Basalisk?

Don’t know enough about the Basalisk, but at glance the specs look almost identical. It seems it comes down to grip/ergonomics, weight, and extra buttons (Basalisk has a different shape/profile, is much heavier, and has more buttons).

[humanrefutation]

Anyone pick up Super Mario 3D World and Bowser's Fury? That looks fun as hell.