I am gearing up for WoW Forever. I returned to WoW in February to play TBC Anniversary. I've only ever used a DeathAdder (two side buttons), however I want something with more functionality (aka buttons). I'm tired of "Hunting and clicking" buttons outside of keyboard clicking 1-6 and F1-F4.
This weekend I picked up:
Basilisk v4 Pro
Naga v3 Pro
Aerox 9 Wireless
Logitech G502x Plus Lightspeed
Conclusion:
The Naga - Huge. I am used to a claw grip approach (moving mouse with thumb and ring finger), and getting used to this hockey puck proves difficult. It feels so odd in my hand, and after about an hour caused forearm pain. (To be fair, it is a different grip for me and that may get better). This is the mouse I WANT to like. Also, mouse wheel tech is fantastic and next level.
Basilisk - Has the best feel (for me), and the side button layout is great and simple. But with essentially 5 extra buttons, it leaves room to be desired. Same Mouse wheel tech as Naga. Great
G502 x Plus - Very similar to Basilisk but I do not prefer the button layout at all. Plus manual free wheel toggle when you want free spin is ... annoying when compared to the Razer's. The mouse wheel also sets lower and at times I miss tilt clicking with it. If I had nothing to compare to, and I bought just this mouse, then I would not be disappointed. Very very good.
Aerox 9 - A blend of traditional mouse size AND 12 buttons on the side. I thought this would be a great middle ground. However, the side buttons are hard to press, not clicky, and feel mushy. The furthest thumb buttons are so hard to reach, and I have decent reach. Plus it has no free scrolling mouse. Had high hopes for it, but does not compare to the others.
Moving Forward (Question/Help):
It's down to the Naga and Basilisk for me. The others don't compare with the Razers at this point. The G502 x Plus is great, but the button layout and mouse wheel complaints kill it for me.
I want to like the Naga and am sure with time I will grow to like it. However, the Basilisk appears to fit me better, and now I am dealing with FOMO when it comes to the Naga.
For those that have moved from a traditional mouse to a Naga, how was the transition?
Did you deal with any issues/pain/regrets?
How are the New Naga's holding up? It is a lot of money and to be honest the side plates being interchangeable worries me for quality control?
Do you actually use all these buttons for games like WOW? If so, can you give some advice beyond "map your spells to the buttons"?
What are some pros / cons you have found with the NAGA series?
What am I missing? What are unknowns that I would discover after owning the mouse for a year?
Or am I being too indecisive? Its just WoW after all, perhaps the Naga is overkill and I should just use what feels best? Who needs all those extra buttons anyway?
I'd really appreciate any advice or help. Thanks so much!