Logitech G9X Programmable Laser Gaming Mouse with Precision Grips

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8 x 3 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001NTFATI
• Item model number: 910-001152
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (187 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 6, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Tuned for the way you play Developed with personalization in mind, the G9x Laser Mouse is the most customizable mouse Logitech has ever built. With an unprecedented number of adjustable features, gamers can tune their mouse settings for better performance, fit, feel and looks. Providing precision at any hand speed (up to 150 inches per second on most popular gaming-mousepad surfaces), the G9x extends the promise of the award-winning Logitech G9 Laser Mouse with its next-generation laser sensor. Featuring on-the-fly adjustable dpi from 200 to 5000 dpi, the G9x makes it easy to go from pixel-precise targeting to lightning-fast maneuvers without pausing the action. Get the gear to suit your gameplay. Play with the best.

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Key Features

		2 interchangeable grips The G9x comes with Wide Load and Precision grips that let you choose the fit and feel that's best for your playing style. The Wide Load grip's satin feel and fuller shape offer extra comfort. The Precision grip's DryGrip technology and compact shape give you exceptional fingertip control.
		Next-generation gaming laser Gives you game-changing precision at any hand speed.* On-the-fly adjustable dpi to go from pixel-precise targeting (200 dpi) to lightning-fast maneuvers (up to 5000 dpi) without pausing the action. And Full-Speed USB (for up to 1000 reports/sec). * Up to 150 inches per second on most popular gaming-mousepad surfaces.
		Onboard memory Lets you program up to five ready-to-play profiles (for keyboard macros, dpi settings, and LED colors), so you can take your personalized settings when you're on the go. Profiles are stored directly in onboard memory.* * Download of Logitech SetPoint software required for initial profile setup.
		Weight-tuning system Prefer a heavier or lighter mouse? The G9x gives you up to 28 grams of extra weights that you can mix-and-match for personalized feel and control.* * Contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard to children.
		Custom-color LED display Lets you match your mouse to your PC, your game, your style. LEDs light up to show your mouse dpi and profile settings. Choose the color of your LEDs from a wide color spectrum.
		MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel Dual-mode scroll wheel provides precise click-to-click scrolling that's perfect for weapon selection in games. Or, switch to frictionless hyper-fast scrolling to fly through long Web pages.

Suggested games for the Logitech G9x Laser Mouse:

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures

The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria

Left 4 Dead

Call of Duty: World at War

Crysis Warhead

Fallout 3

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3

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What's in the Box Package Contents Logitech G9x Laser Mouse Wide load and precision grips Weight cartridge Tuning weights and case User manual 3-year limited hardware warranty System Requirements Windows XP and Windows Vista USB port

Product Description

Logitech G9x Laser Mouse 910-001152 Mice

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars G9x vs G9? Worth the upgrade?, October 21, 2009

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Daniel Leithauser (Grand Junction, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech G9X Programmable Laser Gaming Mouse with Precision Grips (Personal Computers)

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As a matter of review disclosure, I received the G9x as part of Amazon Vine.

I own a G9 and wrote a prior review for it, indicating it was a fine game mouse which includes a corded laser driven sensor system, on board customizable memory, a cool weight addition system which is not a gimmick--I definitely have a preference for a heavy mouse, customizable LED colors, and a nice scroll wheel. The two changeable grips are great -- you will probably have a preference for one or the other depending on how you use your mouse. The G9 is a nicely constructed, accurate, pleasure to use, feature heavy game mouse, and fully capable of use in any application including games. But, this is not a review on the G9, but rather the G9x... or is it?

The G9x is exactly the same mouse, with exactly the same construction and feature set, except for one thing.... let me quote the Logitech feature blurbs: First, for the G9x, "the G9x extends the promise of the award-winning Logitech G9 Laser Mouse with its next-generation laser sensor... On-the-fly adjustable dpi to go from pixel-precise targeting (200 dpi) to lightning-fast maneuvers (up to 5000 dpi)." And for the G9, "Get uncompromised speed and accuracy from a high-performance Gaming-Grade Laser Engine (adjustable 200 dpi - 3200 dpi)" This apparently is the only difference. An increase from 3200 dpi max for the G9 up to 5000 dpi for the G9x.

My own max speed for playing games without too much twitching is 2500 dpi, and most often I prefer lower speeds. I would never realize the full speed of the G9x, just as I have not realized the full speed of the G9. I do not notice any functional differences playing Crysis, Call of Duty 4, F.E.A.R. series, Fallout 3, or any other fast paced games.

I love both of these mice, but I have to ask the question, at about $60 for the G9, and $100 for the G9x, is the G9x worth another $40 over the G9? I guess if you do the math, 5000 dpi over 3200 dpi is a 56% increase in speed. The $40 premium for the G9x is 66% over the prior price for the G9.

You can make your own decision, but I think the price point for this new mouse is higher than it should be. The G9 and G9x are great mice. Buy whichever one is cheaper, they are exactly the same, and provide exactly the same general features, except for max dpi.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Logitech G9x, September 4, 2009

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MaximumPC (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech G9X Programmable Laser Gaming Mouse with Precision Grips (Personal Computers)

When we first reviewed the original Logitech G9 (November 2007), we didn't like it. Specifically, we thought it was uncomfortable to hold, using either of the removable shells. In fact, we described it as "not particularly comfortable for day-to-day mousing" before complaining that it was unsuitable for people who use a traditional palming grip.

We were wrong. After we made a few small adjustments to our grip, we fell in love with the G9--at least when using the grippy palm-friendly Precision body. We still don't like the smooth grip--dubbed Wide Load--and we're generally not fans of having to adjust our grip to suit a mouse, but the smooth response and power-gamer-friendly features that the G9x delivers make this mouse the best we've ever tested.

The Logitech G9x upgrades the mouse's sensor, but the rest of the mouse stays the same.

For the most part, the G9x and the original G9 are identical. The removable shells are the same, the internal weighting system accommodates up to 28 grams of weight, the onboard memory stores up to five profiles, and the scroll wheel switches between crazy-fast click-free scrolling to a more traditional click-to-click scroll at the press of a button. The only difference between the original G9 and the new G9x is its enhanced laser sensor.

Replacing the original G9's variable-sensitivity, 3,200dpi laser sensor is a 5,000dpi laser sensor, for true twitch gamers. At the highest sensitivity settings, moving the mouse a fraction of an inch will blast the cursor across the screen--giving you an edge in fast-paced shooters or RTS games where you need to cover a lot of ground quickly. Want to slow it down for a little sniping? Crank the mouse down as low as 200dpi on the fly, using the sensitivity adjustment buttons directly below the left mouse button. The mouse updates Windows up to 1,000 times per second, for accurate cursor movement no matter how fast you move it.

In its naked, shell-off form, you can see the G9x's removable weight tray. Whether you prefer a light or heavy rodent, you can have it your way.

As before, we love the G9x's profile feature, which lets you switch between pre-configured profiles on the fly on any PC, whether you have Logitech's software installed or not (you will need to have Logitech's software installed to configure the profiles initially, though). The on-mouse LEDs change color based on the profile you're using, so you won't accidentally find yourself in your RTS shooter profile when you fire up Left 4 Dead.

As with the G9, the seams between the G9x's removable shells and the main mouse body get pretty crusty over a long period of time. But everything else about this mouse--from the braided cord to its pair of thumb buttons--is awesome.


+ The best sensor we've ever tested. On-the-fly sensitivity adjustment. Driver-less profiles.

- The satiny texture of the Wide Load shell gets sweaty & gross after long sessions.

Verdict: 10 out of 10

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic gaming mouse, packed with features, October 28, 2009

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Hyun Yu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech G9X Programmable Laser Gaming Mouse with Precision Grips (Personal Computers)

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I love the Logitech G9x laser mouse. I've had mine for about ten days now, and my computing--OK, let's be honest here--my gaming has become so much more convenient and easier.

My previous gaming mouse was the Logitech MX-518, which is in of itself a good gaming mouse. That has eight buttons, all of which can be programmed using the Logitech driver software to perform various functions, or to act as a keyboard press. The G9x takes all that one step further by enabling macro programming of keystrokes and mouse clicks. So you can assign your most-often used sequence of keystrokes and mouse clicks to a macro, and assign the macro to one nine customizable buttons on the mouse, and presto!

The Logitech SetPoint driver software that runs the mouse is pretty slick, too. It makes recording macros easy, and the management of different button assignment profiles seamless. You can store three such settings on the mouse's onboard memory, presumably so that you can take the mouse to a different computer and still be able to use those three profiles, as long as the mouse driver is installed on that other computer. You can also have as many local profiles (that is, not stored on the mouse but on the computer's hard drive) as you want.

This profile makes switching between games and regular Windows use/internet surfing very convenient. For example, my gaming profile is triggered when the game's executable is the active window (or running fullscreen). When I alt-tab out to Windows' desktop, the general profile--the one used for everyday mouse use--is triggered. When I go back to the game, the gaming profile takes over. Very easy, intuitive, and handy. The LED lights on the mouse body, which can be used to indicate the DPI sensitivity, can also be programmed to show different light for different profiles, so that you can tell at a glance which profile the mouse is operating under.

The mouse uses infrared sensor (not visible to the naked eye), rather than the usual red LED light, to tract motion with greater accuracy. The nine buttons (three traditional left, right, and scroll wheel click buttons, two on the left thumb side, two below the three traditional buttons, and the scroll wheel button can be clicked left and right) are positioned for comfort and ease of access. I never knew what I was missing until I started using the left and right scroll wheel button. So convenient!

The G9x also comes with a set of eight weights to add heft to the mouse to your heart's content. You can have up to four weights in the weight tray, and the mouse comes with four 4g pieces and four 7g pieces. I've got mine configured with four 4g weights and it feels just fine.

The mouse ships with two shells. The default one has smooth surface and is a bit wider than the other one, which has a rough(er) surface and a tad bit narrower. The cord is braided type that does not catch or snag nowhere nearly as much as the usual plastic cable.

My only gripe with the mouse is the insensitivity of the scroll wheel button for down-clicking. Left- and right-click on the scroll wheel button is just fine, but the down-click takes surprising amount of force to the point of being slightly uncomfortable. It's quite possible that this is an isolated case with my particular copy. If this weren't a Vine review copy, I'd have returned it and requested a replacement.

All in all, it's a fantastic mouse, well worth the money if you spend any time gaming. Also great for every day use, but it really shines when it comes to gaming for its customizability and smooth usage. Highly recommended!