Logitech G9

The Logitech G9 is the corded and upgraded Gaming Mouse from the G7 cordless, featuring on the fly DPI settings up to 3200, a 1000 Hz USB polling rate, multiple grips, user adjustable weighting system and software profiles to hold & adjust mouse settings in game. The G9 is primarily designed for the hardcore gamer and along its precise operation, it features many customization options geared towards PC gaming. Up to 5 user profiles can be stored in the onboard memory on the mouse itself storing both mouse-click and keystroke macros. The 5-color LED lights on the mouse indicate which profile is currently active.

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MSRP $99.99
Release date September, 2007
Brand Logitech
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Pros & Cons

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Pros:
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Hardware customization including grip and weight
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Macro-recording for both mouse and keyboard input
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On-the-fly profile switching
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Wired
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Macros work under any OS (once created in Windows)
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Asymmetrical
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Not wireless
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Details

What's included

  • two different interchangeable grips (Wide Load and Precision)
  • weight cartridge
  • tuning weights and case
  • long user's manual.

The Logitech G9 was first released in September, 2007 and retails for $99.

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Razer Diamondback

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Pros
  • Bonus points for 'cool status'
  • On-the-fly sensitivity changer
  • Illuminated
  • High resolution DPI (mouse resolution)
Cons
  • You can not switch colors on the mouse unless you mod it yourself
  • Thin fragile lightweight cord
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Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse

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Pros
  • bluetrack technology makes it easy to track on most surfaces
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Cons
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  • back/forward buttons on the left cause user to lift mouse when pushed - super annoying
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Pros
  • best in class resolution for a lower price
Cons
  • polling is slower than other top-of-the-line products (2ms vs. 1ms)
  • only 5 profiles
  • glossy finish may attract fingerprints
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Microsoft Side Winder

Microsoft Side Winder

MSRP  $79.99    Released  --

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Comments

1.  avatar GT-D said:

Sounds like they've done a good job - if you're serious about gaming you don't want a cordless mouse (I still have one - and its awful). I'd probably go for one of the mice from Razer first - I've got one of the keyboards and its great and they really know their gaming mice.
Feb 08, 2008 4:34pm
2.  avatar ruff_rugby said:

Exactly. Whoever put "Wired" in cons obviously doesn't know much about gaming mice. The fact that its "wired" should be in the Pro's category.
Feb 10, 2008 3:38am
3.  avatar nbunney said:

I agree strongly with the above two reviewers. You need rock solid reliability when you are gaming, and a wireless mouse can be thrown off by your cell phone, and other interfering signals. I will never use a wireless mouse for gaming again!

Just got the G9 as a birthday present and am falling in love with it quickly. All of the buttons on the mouse are comfortable to reach and customizable. The resolution is selectable and the weight is adjustable by adding or removing weights from the mouse. There may be other brands that are better (another reviewer mentioned Razer) but i am extremely satisfied with the G9 myself.
Sep 22, 2008 11:56am
4.  avatar GT-D said:

I ended up getting a Razer Diamondback myself and I love it - gotta update to the new drivers though which was a hassle. the new drivers and utility app didnt update the old one, it just installed along side and it took me all evening to figure out why my mouse software wasnt updating because the old software took precedence.

Other then that one issue I love my Razer mouse, but I'd say the Logitech one would fill my needs as well. I've been a logitech fan for some time, got great speakers from them on my main PC at the moment, so I'd be confident in trying out this mouse for the second gaming machine in the house.
Sep 23, 2008 3:07pm
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SamsLembas

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January 14, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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5 pros
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Pros

  • Hardware customization including grip and weight
  • Macro-recording for both mouse and keyboard input
  • On-the-fly profile switching
  • Wired
  • Macros work under any OS (once created in Windows)

Cons

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GT-D

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September 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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4 pros
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Pros

  • Hardware customization including grip and weight
  • Macro-recording for both mouse and keyboard input
  • On-the-fly profile switching
  • Wired

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"Sounds like they've done a good job - if you're serious about gaming you don't want a cordless mouse (I still have one - and its awful). I'd probably go for one of the mice from Razer first - I've got one of the keyboards and its great and they really know their gaming mice."
"I ended up getting a Razer Diamondback myself and I love it - gotta update to the new drivers though which was a hassle. the new drivers and utility app didnt update the old one, it just installed along side and it took me all evening to figure out why my mouse software wasnt updating because the old software took precedence.

Other then that one issue I love my Razer mouse, but I'd say the Logitech one would fill my needs as well. I've been a logitech fan for some time, got great speakers from them on my main PC at the moment, so I'd be confident in trying out this mouse for the second gaming machine in the house."
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nbunney

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September 22, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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4 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Hardware customization including grip and weight
  • Macro-recording for both mouse and keyboard input
  • On-the-fly profile switching
  • Wired

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"I agree strongly with the above two reviewers. You need rock solid reliability when you are gaming, and a wireless mouse can be thrown off by your cell phone, and other interfering signals. I will never use a wireless mouse for gaming again!

Just got the G9 as a birthday present and am falling in love with it quickly. All of the buttons on the mouse are comfortable to reach and customizable. The resolution is selectable and the weight is adjustable by adding or removing weights from the mouse. There may be other brands that are better (another reviewer mentioned Razer) but i am extremely satisfied with the G9 myself."

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Omar

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February 8, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Hardware customization including grip and weight
  • Macro-recording for both mouse and keyboard input
  • On-the-fly profile switching

Cons

  • Asymmetrical

Competitors

Omar prefers Logitech G9 over Microsoft Side Winder
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Erik

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January 20, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Hardware customization including grip and weight
  • Macro-recording for both mouse and keyboard input
  • On-the-fly profile switching

Cons

  • Asymmetrical

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ruff_rugby

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February 10, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
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1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • Wired

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"Exactly. Whoever put "Wired" in cons obviously doesn't know much about gaming mice. The fact that its "wired" should be in the Pro's category."
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