The kinzu mouse features the latest generation optical sensor, but can it even begin to compete with the new generation of laser sensor powered mice. The steelseries ikari optical features the exact same shell as the laser version. Oct 04, 2017 looking at the rear of the steelseries rival 310 we see a familiar form, not just in the rival but with an old friend the intellimouse from microsoft. Feb 21, 2018 what you got there, is an intellimouse. The shape of the ikari line of mice is very ergonomic, definitely way better than that of their razer. Microsoft optical technology the microsoft intellimouse explored 3. I bought the dark grey one and it looks superb in every way. Software, programming and coding consumer electronics. I primarily use a usb microsoft intellimouse optical 1. Imo, if the logitech software were better written, it would have this capability builtin i. They use intellipoint drivers and its main competitor through the years has been logitech. Steelseries rival is ranked 7th while microsoft intellimouse explorer 3. Let the driver install and then check the functionality. Intellimouse optical windows 10 drivers microsoft community.
Out of all the things i considered before upgrading to windows 10, mouse drivers for a microsoft mouse were nowhere near the list. Side by side the kana is only millimeters less long than the intellimouse, at almost identical widths and heights. To get similar performance on a 1080p monitor you should look for a mouse with 800dpi. In 2003, microsoft followedup the original intellimouse optical with an even. Steelseries kana optical gaming mouse black and orange. Angle snapping was on out of the box, but disabled in the software i could find no other tracking issues, with no jitter and lens rattle showing up in ms paint.
The software installed easily, and i have been very satisfied with it. Truemove3 is a 12,000 cpi, 350 ips optical sensor built exclusively with industry leader pixart. Steelseries cloudsync lets you backup, share and sync your settings across all your platforms. Windows 10 driver microsoft usb intellimouse optical when. Steelseries rival 700 gaming mouse the tech report. Microsoft pro intellimouse wired optical gaming mouse. I almost bought one of the old ones advertised on ebay. It features customizable buttons, a sleek look and feel, and a tracking sensor for the smallest flicks and largest gestures. The functionality, ergonomic button layout and size was perfected alongside steelseries professional gaming teams, who also tested and validated the precision and power hidden in the kanas modest exterior. The software, performance and conclusion steelseries sensei. Five customizable buttons, and an ambidextrous, ergonomic grip make it easy and comfortable to use. It is still wired, customizable, and has that classic look and feel, but now tracking is more precise, buttons feel more reliable, and the tail light is a distinctive, modern white. The razer deathadder, steelseries rival, zowie ec2a and many others owe their streamlined designs to the trailblazing intellimouse. The default optical sensor has a dpi range of 100 to 16,000 and a polling rate of 1ms.
Steelseries adjustable dpi optical computer gaming mice. That said, the ss sensei has a more familiar form factor to the intellimouse, but has a laser sensor rather than optical i personally cant notice a different between optical laser. Steelseries has only changed the color so that the optical is a tad bit brighter. I have a 2012 naga right now for reasons unknown to even myself. Steelseries all new optical gaming mouse is put to the test. For software and drivers, select your product from the list below. The software, performance and conclusion steelseries.
The steelseries rival gaming mouse has a built in pixart paw3310 optical sensor that offers great tracking control. Hello i am looking to buy the steelseries edition of the microsoft ime 3. Steelseries rival vs microsoft intellimouse explorer 3. Closed rare microsoft intellimouse steelseries black. The intellimouse series is credited with a number of innovations, for example, microsoft was among the first mouse vendors to introduce a scroll wheel, an optical mouse, and dedicated auxiliary buttons on the side of the mouse. Just a few ambidextrous mice with software because you want to use the side buttons on both sides that i can think of. Microsoft intellimouse optical mouse ps2, usb black overview and full product specs on cnet. The microsoft pro intellimouse gives you a highperformance work and gamingready mouse with speed, responsiveness, precision, and durability. Microsoft intellimouse optical software microsoft intellipoint 32bit driver v.
The pro intellimouse uses the pmw3389 sensor, which is a top optical. Microsoft classic intellimouse driver and software download. Moving a specific distance on a mousepad results in the same exact distance on screen, without introducing latency, interpolation, or affecting jitter reduction. Intellimouse is a series of computer mice from microsoft. Create a steelseries id, login, and send your data to the cloud. Windows 10 64bit only mouse and keyboard center 11. We put the mouse to the test and see how well it fair against more modern offerings. Microsoft intellimouse optical mouse ps2, usb black. Manuals english cestina dansk deutsch english australia espanol francais italiano magyar nederlands norsk polski portugues brasil portugues portugal romana slovencina slovenscina suomi svenska turkce.
Inspired by the microsoft intellimouse, the microsoft classic intellimouse has made modern improvements to a fan favorite. Download the steelseries engine 3 software for the best gaming experience on windows and mac. Jun 16, 2016 the default optical sensor has a dpi range of 100 to 16,000 and a polling rate of 1ms. It is still wired, customizable, and has that classic look and feel, but now tracking is more precise, buttons feel more. Microsoft intellimouse optical, free microsoft intellimouse optical software downloads, page 3.
Experience unrivaled performance, no matter which gaming mouse you choose. Originally posted by neshy414 awesome, now come on steelseries, release that sensei raw optical everywhere and let me have my trinity of modernized, new microsoft pro intellimouse paw 3389 proms page 8 an overclocking community. The steelseries kana is an optical, ambidextrous mouse designed for all three grip styles. Place a check mark next to run this program in compatibility mode and select operating system from the drop down list. You can find them on ebay, amazon, for reasonable prices. You couldnt ask for a better replacement for the xai. Steelseries kana 62030 wired optical gaming mouse black.
Rare microsoft intellimouse steelseries black closed last edited by andylim80. The back of the packaging has a little more information on the software steelseries engine 3 and an example of the colors that the rival can. The most important reason people chose steelseries rival 300 is. Instead of focusing on cpi alone, truemove3 was engineered for true 1 to 1 tracking. The classics software experience is also comprehensive, with the ability to. Slant steelseries rival 300 vs microsoft intellimouse. Other intellimouse features have also gone mainstream. Microsoft intellimouse optical software free download. View profile view forum posts view blog entries view articles registered user join date oct 2008 posts 347. Buy steelseries kana 62030 wired optical gaming mouse black and orange online at low price in india on. That said, the ss sensei has a more familiar form factor to the intellimouse, but has a laser sensor rather than optical i personally cant notice a different between opticallaser. My regular intellimouse finally bit the dust,and after extensive research online, i went for the intellimouse explorer 3.
Made from solid steel and other things and possibly not steel go to event page. The steelseries rival is farandaway the best mouse ive ever owned. The only thing i am still trying to get used to after 15 years of using a button on the right side. When the pc gets to the startup screen the mouse isnt active. The mouse driver download page has a link to microsoft mouse and keyboard center but it only supports. New microsoft pro intellimouse paw 3389 proms page 8. The scroll wheel is on the other hand all black on the optical version.
Job well done steelseries, you really have your work cut out for when you try to improve on this one in the future. Steelseries rival 300 is ranked 24th while microsoft intellimouse explorer 3. Windows 10 32bit only mouse and keyboard center 11. Inside, along with the mouse itself you get a piece of paper that explains you can find a manual and your software on the steelseries website. Jul 18, 2018 the razer deathadder, steelseries rival, zowie ec2a and many others owe their streamlined designs to the trailblazing intellimouse. Buy steelseries kana 62029 wired optical gaming mouse white online at low price in india on. Right click on the setup file of the driver and select properties. These things have been around in one shape or the other since the windows mouse optical, which is still considered to be the best mouse ever made or one of teh best by many professional quake players. English, cestina, dansk, deutsch, english australia, espanol.
Find the best prices of microsoft intellimouse optical 1. Can anyone recommend a similar quality replacement mouse. The most important reason people chose steelseries rival is. Our top gaming mice feature the best optical sensors, rgb illumination, and are compatible with pc and mac. The razer deathadder, steelseries rival, zowie ec2a and many. My memory might be failing me but i think i recall something about the company that steelseries once was having a major role in the intellimouse. The steelseries rival gaming mouse has a built in pixart pmw3310 optical sensor that offers great tracking control. Microsoft classic intellimouse driver and software. In testing it performed as such, with no acceleration on both the desktop and ingame. The actions of the buttons can be adjusted on the left side of. Steelseries kana 62029 wired optical gaming mouse white. Use ingame events like ammo, health, and cooldowns to trigger realtime illumination changes, oled updates, and tactile alerts. Just a few ambidextrous mice with software because you want to use the side buttons on both sides that i. Steelseries obviously tried to keep the software simple and easy to use, as everything is crammed into a single window.
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