ASUS Republic of Gamers GX950 Laser Mouse

The media could not be loaded. I bought this mouse to match my G750 that I recently purchased. I'm mostly a FPS gamer, but I also play the MMO EVE Online, so I didn't require a mouse with umpteen programmable buttons with tons of macro settings. I also wasn't interested in a mouse that needed a 15 page manual just to program and use it. The GX950 seemed to fit the bill pretty well.For starters, it's a fairly straightforward five button mouse with scroll wheel, which makes it perfect for everyday computing, because even a hardcore gamer browses the internet and types things out. No need for 37 buttons, there. The buttons themselves are well laid out for my hands, and the mouse is sculpted perfectly to make it comfortable for long use. The texture is a somewhat soft-touch texture that is flat black. It matches the coating on the G750 quite well. Programming was simple with the built-in software, too.There is a switch just aft of the scroll wheel that allows for four-level DPI adjustment on the fly. Perfect for switching from rolling gun battles to precision sniping on command. Makes things like Battlefield and World of Tanks very enjoyable.This is a wired mouse, which is what I prefer. No extra weight of batteries, and worrying about them dying when you need them. The wire itself has a gold-plated connector, which doesn't actually give any benefit, but will make some people happy with that. The wire is also wrapped with a fabric weave so It has a very nice texture to it. There are also five different ways one can chose where the wire exits the front or sides of the mouse. Three out the front (left, middle, right) and one out each side. The stock photo has the wire coming out of the left-front position. I chose to use that one, simply because it's unique. I'm not sure if positioning the wire actually aids in any way, but it certainly adds to the interesting look of it.The buttons are easy to use and responsive, with no unintended clicks at all.The laser optic tracks well on my mousepad, a couch cushion, a glossy magazine cover and even the cardboard box Amazon shipped it to me, in.There is an adjustable weight system located on the bottom. It comes with five 4.5g weights installed. I have not touched them, as the balance feels perfect for my use.Overall, this mouse seems well built and functional, but I only have a few hours of use on it, so far. Time will tell how it holds up.

It's easy to handle and it's comfortable to grip. I use it for when I surf the web. I have used many wired and wireless mouses through the years. This is by far one of the best mouses I've ever used. You might think it's overpriced, but you get what you pay for. I have tried a $30.00 wireless mouse from a famous brand. It didn't operate this smooth. Wireless mice do have their limitations but also, there was something about the antenna that just wasn't connected right. I'm no expert at wiring but I can tell when a mouse isn't functioning at top capacity. And this mouse is phenomenal and so very responsive. I don't see any lag. If it's there, it's very subtle. I adore this mouse and I'd recommend it to anyone!Thanks ASUS and Amazon!2 years later and this mouse still works like new! Though the ASUS symbol has faded, the lights still flash when the computer is on. The mouse is still very responsive!

Pros1. The mouse is a really great transition from my g700s (I just cant stand the charging of the battery of the mouse and if I let the cord plug in the cord is too stiff which make it annoying to move the mouse at some point when gaming).2. The animation light is really neat not bright but standout when people see it.3. Like the braided and cord management of the mouse4. The tracking of the mouse is better and feels quicker than my g700s mouse5. Price is really good bang for a buckCons1. I love the texture of the mouse which feels like rubbery surface but the rubbery texture of the mouse wears off which leave a mark of where your hand is always and it does not look rubbery anymore so when you look at it its like uneven texture some are shinny cause the rubbery texture wear off2. My mouse is having a clicking sound when I roll off the wheel button upward I am not sure if its really like that but it is different sound when you roll the mouse wheel downward.3. The 2 button on the side of the mouse really make a loud click when you press it which make it a little annoyance to your roommate sometimes at night gaming.4. It does not have a auto game profile like the g700s (like when I play cs my custom button and dpi automatically load upon launching the game)5. The weights is not that heavy it feels like nothing to me wish they have provide a heavier weights on it (this give a little hard time to get used to it as my g700s has a battery and it really is heavy compare to this one)

This mouse is very nice ! As soon as I changed my regular mouse out with this i noticed a huge difference. It is a little bigger than most mouses but it fits my hand perfectly. I love the different user profiles you can create, just make sure you download the asus ROG mouse software to customize the profile settings. I would highly recommend this mouse to gamers and even graphic designers !

Ordered one of these 5 years ago and it died after 4 years ... OK good enough. Reordered another one from an Amazon Storefront. I made sure to check and AsusParts was listed as a "Asus Authorized Reseller since 2007". Unfortunately, they are authorized in Europe to sell mice, not in the United States. The mouse failed after 11 months, just under 50% through the warranty period. Called Asus, they OK'd the RMA, packed it up to send back. Luckily, wife forgot to mail it ... 2 days later I got an email saying the warranty claim was denied because my mouse was from a lot authorized for European sale only. The email went on that upon receipt I would be charged an unrefundable examination fee of $150 and that would get me an estimate of repair costs. If I paid that, about 3 weeks later I could get my mouse returned. Asus also states ... "we do not accept peer-to-peer sale invoices, such as, eBay, Amazon Market Place, etc." Goodbye Asus / Goodbye Amazon Storefronts