I am looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse, separate or combo. Reading reviews on Amazon etc. there are some complains about input lag, others say it's fine. I have little experience with wireless keyboards or mouse, are they ready yet for semi-serious gaming? No esports level, but casual gaming, fast FPS games included. Do you use wireless or wired for gaming? Can you recommend some options?
I always use wired. I like the slight resistance you get from the cable. Plus I can't be bothered to plug the things in. I'd rather just turn my computer on and everything works without having to worry about the batteries dying halfway through a gaming session.
I would never recommend wireless equipment, unless you really need it. Having battery dying halfway, bad signal and delay is worst for gaming. Its all marketing gimmick
There is actually at least 2 good wireless mice that are wired mice level good. MX master: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Master-Wireless-Mouse-Computer/dp/B00TZR3WRM Its pretty good I guess. And then the best wireless mouse there is atm but its bit expencive, G900 Spectrum: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Spectrum-Professional-Wireless-Ambidextrous/dp/B01CEFEMFW
I've got this https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Any...=1468021572&sr=1-2&keywords=Anywhere+Mouse+MX And this https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Ill..._SR160,160_&psc=1&refRID=E6DYHTGPM7G31N8J13KK Both are fine for gaming, have a few metres range from what i've seen, charge via micro usb (so any cable, wall outlet, portable battery will do) and have low battery meters. They last a good month between charges too.
Non-standard batteries are never good unless it can work in wired mode like the second one you linked. If the battery dies mid gaming then you gotta stop and wait for it to recharge unless you have a spare mouse you can plug in. I'd rather just pop in 2 AAA batteries or whatever wireless mice use.
...been playing nothing but first-person shooters with a Bluetooth keyboard (Microsoft Keyboard Elite) that I've been using since I got it in 2004. I prefer trackballs, and am in love with Logitech's latest M570 (since it's got two extra buttons compared to previous offerings, plus it's wireless). Batteries last for a few months (and there's an indicator when they're getting low so that doesn't catch me off guard, plus they use standard AA batteries, for which I keep a spare set on deck in a charging station). I've never had an issue with interference nor lag (and I have connected wired keyboards alongside it and tested them stroke-for-stroke and cannot see a difference). If I was going to play something competitive and was concerned about battery life, I'd just put a fresh set in before I started. I don't think this keyboard is available for sale anymore, and trackballs aren't for everyone, but unless you bought some really awful hardware, the wireless option shouldn't be an issue (I'd like to think wireless hardware and protocols have improved over the last 12 years).
If you are thinking wireless for gaming, just stop thinking.. I've had too many multiplayer games ruined because of some yahoo using a wireless mouse suddenly stop doing anything because the batteries ran out...
My wife and I both had wireless kb/m and computers are side by side.I would start missing key presses and Couldn't figure out why until I realized it only happened when she was typing. Her keyboard interfered with mine so I went wired. So it does happen.
Yeah well most wireless are bad, but mostly I was talking about that G900, its REALLY good wireless and only wireless mouse I would get if I had to get wireless.
Easily solved with a usb cable that can stretch the distance, or use a battery pack like I do. Mines could probably last my mouse for a year fully charged. Seriously, everyone should have a usb battery pack, they're so useful.
I'm happy with my Logitech G602. I had a wireless logitech keyboard for a few years and it eventually stopped transmitting but it was perfectly fine for gaming. I also use an xbox one wireless controller lol. No issues. I don't play cs go or whatever though.
For the price you gotta pay to have a decent wireless mouse or kb you can buy a godlike wired one. It's pointless anyway. If you're gonna sit on a desk to play a game, how would the wireless mouse or kb benefit you? It's just an extra hassle to deal with. If you wanted something wireless for media usage (messing with netflix from a distance for example) I could see how it can be useful, but for gaming (specially fast paced fps like you said) then just no.
I also use the G602, and love it. Pyrage: Uuh... how about not having to worry about a cable getting caught on something when you're trying to move the mouse, say, to aim at someone in a FPS? My past... like... 4 mice have all been wireless Logitech mice, and I've had no issues at all playing shooters. And for the most part, batteries aren't a hassle. Take the G602 for example. 2 AA batteries, and it lasts MONTHS.
