Trackball Opinions

[stormy]

I have that one, but the Kensington is better x_x

[∀ Narayan]

Trackballs are pretty much useless for gaming, correct?

[kedawa]

I can't tell if that's sarcasm or ignorance, but no, they are not useless for gaming.

[Spanky McGee]

They have a learning curve obviously. I use mine for every kind of game. I couldn't even imagine going back to a mouse for gaming, it just feels awkward now.

[YellerDog]

Trackballs are pretty much useless for gaming, correct?

Especially for Centipede.

[∀ Narayan]

I can't tell if that's sarcasm or ignorance, but no, they are not useless for gaming.

Well, I always hear bad things about them when it comes to gaming. Pardon my ignorance, but that's exactly why I asked the question.

They have a learning curve obviously. I use mine for every kind of game. I couldn't even imagine going back to a mouse for gaming, it just feels awkward now.

Hmm. I think I'll have to give it a shot. Which one do you use? I was looking at this one, and it looks pretty nice.

[YellerDog]

Being able to throw the ball and stop on a dime takes coordination, but you can whip out a one-eighty faster than with a mouse when you get good with it.

I like finger-trackball setups better than thumb ones, just for dexterity purposes.

[kedawa]

Well, I always hear bad things about them when it comes to gaming. Pardon my ignorance, but that's exactly why I asked the question.

I think older trackballs were kinda terrible, so that's understandable. Modern trackballs have optical sensors and decent DPI, so they're fine.

[∀ Narayan]

Cool. Think I'll get that Logitech one then.

[Spanky McGee]

Yea, that Logitech is the one I have currently. I had the wired one before. I upgraded because the wireless one has two extra buttons by the left click button.