MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS Console

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Product Features

• The PistolMouse FPS gaming mouse features high resolution optical tracking, ergonomic pistol grip styling, and optimized ambidextrous control placement. Every detail has been designed for a more immersive experience for FPS games. All controls can be covered by separate fingers for improved reaction time combined with an 800dpi optical sensor for precision.
• Buttons Positioned for quick responce
• Ergonomic hand position for extended play
• Optomized Control Placement, 3 controls covered by fingers at all times for reaction speed

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006GR87Q
• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 30, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,042 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #83 in Video Games > PC Games > PC Game Hardware > Gaming Mice

Product Description

The PistolMouse FPS gaming mouse features high resolution optical tracking, ergonomic pistol grip styling, and optimized ambidextrous control placement. Every detail has been designed for a more immersive experience for FPS games. All controls can be covered by separate fingers for improved reaction time combined with an 800dpi optical sensor for precision.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Know what you're getting..., November 23, 2007

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Marshall Carter "Ornery Gamer, Fiend Club Member" (Lexington, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS Console (Video Game)

The MonsterGecko Pistol Mouse really isn't such a bad product, if you know what you're getting going in. I've read many a review where the author expresses disappointment that it's "just a mouse," and indeed, that's all it really is. You can't point into the screen with it, and you have to leave the base on your "mousing surface" in order to use it. Now that we have that out of the way, if you're willing to put up with it for a bit, the Pistol Mouse is a very usable, if altogether unnecessary bit of novelty tech.

Once retailing for as much as $70, the Pistol Mouse can be had for $10 or less these days. There is a definite learning curve when you first start to use the controller, and most people aren't used to "mousing" with your hand basically making a fist. Another cause of the learning curve is that the optical is located at the very front of the platform, which results in very different, curving movements than most people are used to using with traditional mice. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, and it definitely takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it's actually rather intuitive.

All-in-all, this is more a novelty item than anything else. While it is usuable, the learning curve is definitely steeper than with a standard mouse (second nature to most folks at this point), and most people just won't want to deal with that. On the other hand, the PistolMouse feels good and definitely isn't a cheaply-made product. If you can get one for $10 or less, it might be worth checking out.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Agree with the other poster......., May 21, 2007

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Richard Keller (Ewing, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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Maybe I am at fault but I bought this thinking it was a "gun" that could be pointed and shoots for playing games. It however has to be used with a mouse pad and its akward trying to move around flat without lifting like that. I do think some will enjoy it but I pretty much have stopped using it after only a couple times. It is well made and a novelty type product.

Take a normal optical mouse, flatten it a little and put a plastic gun on top. Now try to move it around.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Works, but not great, June 27, 2008

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D. C. Barrett (Newfoundland, Canada) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS Console (Video Game)

I got it for $10. It works, but after an hour I packed it up and switched back to my cordless mouse.

The "trigger" (or left mouse button) needs to be pulled back pretty far before it clicks. You can resolve this by leaving it half cocked, or not letting go of the trigger all the way. After awhile though, your finger does get tired of always being half curled.

The "safety" or right mouse button is small and easily missed. It is also only on one side, so left handed people are out of luck.

But the worst part is the amount of desktop space that this takes up. It's got a much larger footprint than a mouse. Plus not being wireless means that there is that annoying "tail" to contend with. You need free desktop space about a large as a hard cover book to use this with, and even more if you want to use it comfortably.

On the plus side, setup was a breeze. Basically just plug it in and away you go. It had a nice big fancy box and no documentation to speak of (basically a piece of paper with "plug it in to USB" written in 6 different languages). It tracked beautifully, at least as well as my Logetek cordless mouse.

If it was a bit smaller, cordless, and if the trigger was more sensitive then I would probably still be using it.