Best controller for Video Games?

This is all down to personal opinion although from what I've read previously, the mouse is still favourite.

I prefer to use a trackball (it doesn't offer any additional features, I just find it more comfortable).

I think the majority of hard-core computer users like the optical mice, because they never have to clean the ball. Exfoliation is hell, expecially on trackballs. I use the Kensington (big-friggin-ball) trackballs, and they work excellent as long as you don't load the Kensington drivers. They are easy to clean, and you rarely ever have to (once every 6 months). Track balls are nice because you don't have to pick them up, and you can adjust it anywhere is most comfortable.

I've heard/seen an optical trackball, but never looked into them much.

I think the hard core gamers still go for mice. Not just any mouse will do. It's gotta have excellent resolution. Check out this link URL: http://www.razerzone.com/. Many of the top Quake 3 arena players uses the Razer Boomslang mouse. I would choose a USB mouse over a PS/2 also for more smoothness. The mouse is longer with slightly grippier buttons than a normal mouse. The mouse wheel also has 45 clicks per rotation which is more than double a normal mouse. All of this info is contained in the link.


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