Make sure your gaming mouse gets the most out of these easy adjustments.
Think about upgrading your existing gaming mouse instead of buying a replacement one if you’re bored with your current one and want to change it. You don’t have to replace your mouse unless it’s overly worn out.
Gaming mouse modification: Why should you do it?
Personalizing your mouse is a convenient way to make it just the way you like it. A mouse modification usually improves performance, or just makes it look better if not.
Our definition of easy mods is non-invasive. These don’t require you to open your mouse and they don’t damage it. However, these changes won’t turn a substandard mouse into a worthwhile one. Modifications can’t fix faulty sensors, flawed shapes, or unreliable buttons on your mouse. Check out these gaming mouse characteristics when looking for a new one if you need one.
1. Switch up your mouse feet.
You might think changing your mouse feet is a small thing, but worn-out mouse feet make you move your mouse inconsistently. A custom-cut mouse foot is one option, or you can use universal shapes, like small circles. You can get them in glass, ceramic, metal, and plastic.
The sensor’s distance from the surface changes when you apply or replace mouse feet, so changing them can lead to DPI deviation. Here’s what you need to know about DPI deviation in gaming mice and see if it affects you.
Mouse feet: Why should you change them?
If you change your mouse feet, you’ll be able to move your mouse feet more consistently. Additionally, you can pick from very slippery or medium glide mouse feet. If you opt with glass or ceramic, note that it might be too slippery for you and will amplify the tiny movements that your old mouse feet would’ve decreased.
2. Make your mouse grippier with grip tape.
You can choose grip tape based on your preferences. There are people who like the clean look of a bare mouse, but there are also people who love gaming mice that can be customized. You can use this on mice with holes, for instance. Grip tape can cover the weight reduction holes if you feel uncomfortable. One to two grams of weight isn’t much and the added grip is probably worth it.
Grips tape is shaped specifically for the shape of your mouse, just like mouse feet do. In addition to uncut sheets, you can also purchase pre-cut universal shapes or uncut sheets you can cut yourself or use selectively.
How grip tape can help you:
Especially if your mouse’s plastic is slippery or you’re sweaty, grip tape will help. Rubber’s texture allows your fingers to grip the mouse better, just like rubber tires. You’ll have an inconsistent grip if you’re sweaty and your hands are oily. As a health note, gripping your mouse harder to prevent it from slipping away can strain your hand muscles because there are many small muscles involved. Hand-related injuries are also possible.
Grip tape helps you aim more consistently and can protect your hands from long-term injuries.
3. Battery weight reduction.
Logitech’s G305 uses replaceable AA batteries, so reducing battery weight is easy. You can get an AAA battery adapter for your mouse if it uses AA batteries. Using lithium AAA batteries will save you weight and increase battery life.
Fill in the gaps and extend the contacts with aluminum foil for a really lightweight mod. Since it’s more accessible, people tend to go for this instead of an adapter.
Reduce your gaming mouse’s battery weight for these benefits:
It’s always possible to see an advantage to a lighter mouse. You don’t have to expend a lot of energy getting it started or stopping it. Whenever you stop a flick, you get less wobble because you have less weight.
Getting rid of up to 10 grams or more from your mouse isn’t super lightweight, but it’s a huge difference. You could make the difference between getting the headshot or not if you can flick and stop more quickly.
4. Use the “Tape Bungee” or Mouse Bungee.
You should probably try a mouse bungee if you’ve been using your mouse for a long time without switching to wireless. You don’t really modify your mouse with a mouse bungee, but it does make your mouse cable easier to deal with.
Putting tape behind your monitor is a convenient way to give your cable a little slack so you can move your mouse the way you would in real life. Plus, you don’t have to clutter up your desk with a whole mouse bungee!
Bungees for mouse – Benefits:
Bungee mouse cords don’t look like they’ll change your life, but they really do. You don’t have to drag your mouse over the cables, since the bungees keep them suspended instead of on your mouse pad.
In addition to keeping your cable away from anything on your desk, mouse bungees keep your cable from getting caught on anything. It’s always a wise idea to use some duct tape if you can’t get a mouse bungee right away.
Get a gaming mouse and have fun!
It’s not surprising that people have been modifying gaming mouse for years, starting with paracord wires on wired mouse. It’s now easier to buy the stuff you need to modify your mouse.
They aren’t extreme mods, but they can make your mouse look and feel better. Additionally, all these mods can help you become a better gamer, especially if you’re having sweaty hands, cable problems, or inconsistency with your glide.
