Razer Deathadder 3500 High Precision 3.5G Infrared Gaming Mouse

10 Review to this product

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  Paul G.
  November 22nd, 2009 on 7:19 pm

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  This is the upgraded version of the Razer DeathAdder. 3500 DPI instead of 1800 DPI. This is the main difference, although I believe the newer version has a gold plated USB connector and obviously different drivers for each model. Either way both models are identical in physical shape.

  The arc of the mouse is by far the most comfortable I’ve ever used, in that it actually follows the curve of one’s hand how it instinctively would grab a mouse. It is also a right handed mouse, sorry southpaws, which adds to the comfort and control of the mouse. I can’t say I know what the mouse grip is made out of, but it is completely slip resistant and oil resistant/absorbent. The sides of the mouse are a hard plastic and between the teflon feet and light weight of the mouse there is almost no resistance to movement.

  I upgraded from a Logitech Revolution wireless mouse and wireless mice, while convenient, can’t compete with the accuracy and precision that a wired mouse provides. My old wireless mouse would lag and skip across the screen and often when closing a program it would accidentally close the window behind it as well, which I never quite figured out why it did that (I’m guessing radio interference?). With the DeathAdder, I have not had that problem once and every click I make is exactly where I expect it to be.

  I played with a Logitech G9 and MX518 as well as the Razer Salmosa, which all felt like solid and accurate mice, but they lacked the feel the DeathAdder has. The technical specs are important, but it doesn’t really matter how accurate a mouse is if it still isn’t comfortable to use. In short, I’m pretty happy I went this way. However, the Razer Salmosa was a close second, but it just seemed like a simple version of the original 3G DeathAdder.

  As for gaming I haven’t had a whole lot of chances to test it out yet. I’ve played a bit of Left for Dead with it and after some getting used to and tweaking the settings (independent X and Y sensitivity, button assignemnt, acceleration, etc.) it is way easier to shoot hoards of zombies in the head. I also have played a bit of Fallout, and while the mouse is definately smoother, I can’t say it has affected gameplay all that much. I’ve tried this mouse on my desktop and laptop (Vista and 7 respectively) and both operating systems seem to run the Razer software perfectly fine. Windows recognized the mouse immediately and it works fine with the windows drivers, but I highly recommend downloading the latest Razer drivers for maximum performance. The level of adjustment this mouse offers is wasted otherwise.

  Other thoughts:
  
  The blue lights on the mouse wheel and the glowing DeathAdder logo are pretty cool. I can see them becoming annoying after a while, but they are easy enough to turn off in the settings.

  The DPI and Polling rates can be lowered from the 3500DPI and 1000ms if desired, but I only notice a decrease in accuracy and performance so I’m not sure why you would.

  My only real complaint is the “On-The-Fly” sensitivity switch is on the bottom of the mouse. I’m not sure how on the fly that is if I’m playing a game, which is the only time I would need to use that feature. Ultimately, it’s not that big of a deal, but it is kind of false advertising in my opinion.

  I can’t stress enough how form fitting this mouse is, not to mention that is looks pretty cool at the same time. Something about it just feels “right.” Granted it took me a couple days to get used to it, but now I don’t think I could go back. If you already have a Logitech G9 (or something similar) I can’t say I’d tell you to go replace it right now, but if you are looking for an upgrade this is the way to go.
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  Reem Banafea
  November 27th, 2009 on 5:30 pm

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  I have a 24′ monitor and when I want to click a link that places in the monitor’s edge, you’ll never need to move your mouse to the end of the table (unlike ordinary mouses) nor that it’s perfect for games that requires a fast hand like CSS DoD TF2 L4D etc.

  the side bottons helped me a lot! it works as (Forward/Back) in browsers, and games, well.. I don’t know how to explain and make you get the exact point but you can say I can throw a frag grenade by one of those buttons than I can switch back to assualt rifle by the other side button quickly, yeah it’s cool, I know that (lol)

  OVERALL (5/5) RECOMMENDED!!
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  J. Mcgrath
  December 16th, 2009 on 2:41 am

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  Indeed I have, and let me tell you about it! It’s REALLY cool. The left/right click on the mouse is really easy and sensitive, but not too sensitive. It’s just perfect for my COD4 MW2 playing. I love the feel that my hand has when it rests on the mouse. The cord is a lot better than my old [G5] mouse… The two side buttons are perfect sizes for my thumb too! The symbol on the mouse glows on and off 24/7. It doesn’t drift. The other review was obviously someone who had their mouse cord in an awkward position, and it was trying to expand. My brother saw this mouse and thought it was really cool too. The mouse lazer is awesome, and it moves with the SLIGHTEST movement of your hand. I like the symbol on the mouse too, its very cool. I used the software once, just to adjust the speed on the mouse pointer movement on the screen. initially, its a little fast, but i just adjusted it easily to what i like. I also saw that you could make your buttons do things…like, if you “left click”, the letter g will be put in as text. Its just used for gaming, if you know what im talking about.

  I’ve loved this beautiful thing since the moment i got it– i wouldn’t write this otherwise.
  
  Took 3 days to ship to me [Illinois].

  DO NOT BUY THE LOGITECH G5. The cord bunches up and then the wires twist around and then it breaks. I went into best buy and saw that the G5 out in display was doing the same thing– it wasn’t because i was careless with my mouse. Get this one. Its worth it. IT WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD!!!!!

  Box comes with cool stickers, and a bumper sticker [of the symbol]
  
  And a couple other cool things/phamplets.

  DO IT!!!!
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  Harrison Brock Schaerr
  December 19th, 2009 on 1:43 pm

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  fixes all the issues with the original Deathadder….

  +better chord with a laced fabric sheath around it

  +higher sensitivity than the last model

  +++ no longer scrapes against the mousepad like the older model…

  buy it now, totally worth the money.
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  Urbanspinner
  December 20th, 2009 on 8:49 am

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  This is the most comfortable mouse I have ever used. The curve of the body fits my hand perfectly. The indentation of right and left mouse buttons feel wonderful — your fingers just naturally rest in place. The two side buttons are perfect. Unlike so many other mice, these are large and sit exactly where your thumb grips the side. (I use four and five constantly, so this is a big deal.)

  As for movement, this is extremely responsive and accurate. Due to desk clutter I have limited space for my mouse. This means I have to move the cursor around the entire screen by using tiny mouse movements. Every other gaming mouse I’ve owned has stuttered a bit when I zoom in for really tight aim. The Deathadder has almost surgical accuracy. It moves fast, it aims fast, and the buttons click fast, with minimal finger movements.

  Can you tell I love it? The only con I can think of has to do with its overall size. I have small hands and it feels tailor-made for me. A couple of friends with medium-sized hands also found it really comfortable. But I have a feeling that it could be too cramped for someone with very large hands.
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  N. Hebert
  December 22nd, 2009 on 8:08 pm

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  I never owned a DeathAdder up until now. Many of my gamer friends have used it and say nothing but praise and that it’s the best theyve used. So I went for the jump and bought one. The braided cord is a great enhancement and keeps up with what Logitech has done to their high end mice. The response time is great, the tracking is superb, and the shape is splendid. The grip is decent, but sweat accumulates over time and you have to wipe your hands if you go through long fragging sessions with this bad boy. I like the adjustable lights and on the fly senstivity so I can change up in and out of game. The feet are high-grade teflon so I have a feeling they will last a long time on my mouse pad. I’ll be keeping this one around and you won’t be let down either. I tried at all senstivities and the cursor doesn’t jitter or skip at all.
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  Samuel Johnson
  December 30th, 2009 on 7:34 am

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  First off, those that don’t already have a gaming mouse needs to get one of these guys. You can’t imagine the difference when holding one of these. I’ve used manila free mouses for my whole life and this DeathAdder blows them all away. Its customizability is awesome and the pricetag is more than reasonable.

  In regards to the “Drifting” issues, yes, it does occur, though not nearly as frequently as other claim. It drifts because it uses an infrared sensor (outdated technology, but I’d rather use it than laser for personal reasons). When you lift the mouse like 3 mm off the ground, the sensor screws up and starts going haywire. If you keep the mouse down on the mat like you’re supposed to, you shouldn’t get this problem.

  Altogether a very decent mouse. Worth the buy.
  
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  C. Shadle
  January 3rd, 2010 on 11:07 pm

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  I got this mouse to replace my old Habu that was… well and thoroughly used beyond its limit.

  I’ll just do a Pros/Cons list for a quick and easy read, as well as a brief summary…

  Pros:
  
  +Razer Tech – Razer is well known for their great mice, and this is yet another. The well-known form factor and sensitivity, as well as ease-of-use are all here.

  +DeathAdder is back – The original DA was great… for its time. This is practically the same thing, but upgraded to, let’s say, present day DPI settings.

  +Sensitivity – You’ve got 3500 DPI to play with here. Move it down, or back up and you’re ready for practically any situation. From sniping to quick spins, there’s nothing this mouse can’t do. Throughout all DPI settings, the mouse tracks well and doesn’t jitter whatsoever.

  +Form Factor – My hand practically fits like a puzzle piece to the mouse, and it will for most others as the ergonomic design is down pat.

  +Works great on Razer Goliathus–Speed Edition Gaming Mouse Pad–Small Size – I got this mouse pad along with the mouse (not required, but is fantastic for gaming and quick motion, really buffs up that 3500 DPI). The mouse just glides atop the surface and keeps the bottom from being scratched and ruined like on other pads.

  Cons:
  
  -Price – I didn’t mind it because I knew my previous experiences with Razer pretty well. If you’re a serious PC gamer and want a great mouse with simplistic functions, yet great sensitivity, this is your best bet. If you aren’t, well, this just isn’t the mouse to buy.

  -Buttons – While the feel and placement of the buttons are great, there’s a lack of them. Again, I truly don’t mind about this as I’m a mainly FPS person with little need for extra keys, but those who play RPGs, MMOs or RTS games mind find the mouse at fault. There’s a total of only 5 buttons (2 on the side, left/right click, and scroll wheel click), which is a good amount less than some Logitech and even Microsoft gaming-grade mice.
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  Andrew Koester
  February 3rd, 2010 on 1:56 am

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  For years and years I’ve been using a Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0 mouse and keyboard, even for gaming. I’ve never had a problem with it, except for wireless reception when at LAN parties with a lot of other wireless keyboard-and-mouse users. When I purchased my new laptop for gaming, however, I figured I’d need a new mouse. When I started looking, I figured a normal mouse would be just fine. I mean, 800dpi from my Microsoft mouse had been just fine, right? Who needs 3500dpi of resolution in their mouse?

  Well, I had a few friends with Razer products, who said plenty of good things about them, so I bit the bullet and bought a gaming mouse for my laptop. And well, it’s now replaced my wireless mouse for my desktop, too, because it’s just that good. My old mouse feels slow – the Razer Deathadder 3.5G is a terribly specific device, moving across my screen with pinpoint accuracy even at lower settings.

  Now, I still don’t actually run the mouse at 3500dpi – the Razer driver software included with the mouse lets you customize a lot of options on the mouse, and I leave it at 1000dpi, but that’s not to say that there aren’t people out there that can take advantage of the 3500dpi power this mouse provides. Over my last mouse, I also very much enjoy the feel of a clicking rotation of the mouse wheel while playing games, as well as the two big side buttons, which are a wonderful feature to have so easily accessible when in the heat of battle. I definitely approve of this mouse, and find that I just can’t go back.
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  Francis J. Byrne
  February 9th, 2010 on 12:06 pm

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  This is by far the best (and most expensive) mouse I have ever used, and trust me, its worth the price. First off, the obvious, this is the coolest looking mouse around, Razer really goes all out with their design. Second, (if your right handed) this may be the most comfortable mouse you have ever used. I have used other “ergonomic” mice before and though some may have been comfortable to hold in your hand for a second (Oooo! my fingers fit in these grooves!!!), but once it comes down to practical design in terms of actually using the mouse, all the other ones have failed. The Deathadder, however, is insanely comfortable and practical. I was always a “fingertip” gamer because all my other mice were crappy and either uncomfortable with a palm grip or just didn’t allow me proper range of motion while gaming, so I only gripped the mouse with my fingers and jacked up the sensitivity. Razer has fully converted me to the palm grip now, I have been able preform much better in all games, especially (to my pleasant surprise) in FPS’s (cod4, cs:s, etc). One of my favorite aspects of this mouse BY FAR is the programmable buttons on the side. Razer’s nifty driver software allows me to do pretty much whatever you can think of in terms of customization. What I did was set the top one to increase the DPI and the bottom to decrease it. This is one of my fovorite aspects because in a heated game of F-F-A in COD 4, I will need to switch from high sensitivity in close quarters with, say, an SMG, then once I set up camp, set the DPI lower for sniping. It is awesome and can be done in a split second, some times with an AR I run around hip firing with 3500 DPI (btw you’re going to want to change the sensitivity in the razer driver, the stock 3500 is insane), then if i see an enemy way down range, I aim and switch to 1800 or 900 DPI for better accuracy. All these things don’t seem like a huge deal until you use them for yourself and then you won’t know how you lived without it! THis is a great mouse and is bound to give me many months, if not years of gaming bliss.