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MonsterGecko PistolMouse FPS Console

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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.

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.

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.

I bought this just because it was cheap and was not expecting much. This is a very WELL-MADE mouse. Getting used to it was not hard at all, despite what others say. Just make sure you calibrate the Pistol Mouse in windows, to move 'slower' than a normal mouse and it offers fine control. Nothing beats this and the Nostromo N52 for first person shooters.

Just a short review, BUY IT!
It really is an awesome mouse gun and I have tried them all.
If you go Old School with Virtual Cop for PC, well its perfect.
If you go New Age with Left 4 Dead 1 or 2, well its rocks.
Thanks for you time and try the product.

Ever since I got into First Persons, back in the days of Doom, I always wanted to do more then just hit enter on the keyboard, or the mouse button to fire a weapon that would dispatch my enemy. I tried out light gun games that allow you to weld a weapon or two and shoot at a screen that moves, they just aren't what I was after. I thought VR would have taken off a long time ago, but it sorta went quietly into the night, thanks to software support and the likes. I ordered this mouse to see if I could finally get that sensation I was after. You know what? they almost got it right!

The build quality is amazing, the feel of the "weapon" is very solid. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I was not in false hopes that this would be a light gun accessory for the PC. I read every last little detail about it when I ordered it.

I got it and hooked it up to my PC (no drivers are always a plus in my book) I immediately fired up Call of Duty 4 and begun testing. After about five minutes I notice something amazing, my horizontal tracking had improved three fold. I was able to keep up with enemies and take them down while they were still moving, something I had never been able to pull of with skill, just luck. There is a very good sensation when you squeeze up on the gun handle and press the right mouse button to look down the sights. It feels pretty authentic to have that added sense of immersion. The fact that mouse is for both hands makes it great for anyone to try.

It does have it's drawbacks though. there is no sense of recoil or even a vibration. Most Programmers think that people who own PCs don't want that sorta thing, personally I think that the mouse and the keyboard should vibrate. The DPI (Dots Per Inch) is a little low at only 800. The last real gripe I had with it was that since I was so used to using my hand to move the mouse, my forearm was on fire from holding out the "handshake" position for so long. However, after two days of that, it stopped, and the ergonomic gods smiled.

I'd recommend this product to anyone who wants to pull the trigger in all those FPS games and really shoots some baddies. that's the last thing, pulling the trigger is amazing, the metal trigger gives you a great feeling, and was very nice to wield pistols in game.

Though very well built, and fun to hold, it's not usable if you're already good at first-person shooters using a mouse -well, not without some serious retraining of your hand and wrist. Especially games heavy on right-click, like Unreal Tournament. It's basically a mouse, only bulkier and less comfortable for extended play.

For goofing around, it's a refreshing change and is actually quite fun.
I think the problem is that most people who spend a lot of time on games are used to a mouse and this screws them up. People also aren't really willing to "train" using this mouse.
Build quality is excellent and I really have no complaints - I just don't use it a lot.

For $10-$20, well worth it.
Kind of a shame that it tanked (when it first came out, it was ~80)
If there was one change I'd make, it would be to add some weight to it along with a "mousing surface". It's not light, but it could be heavier.

The kid loves it for playing a few games that do not require extensive use of mouse button 2 or 3 , but it is not practical or easy to use for anything else. I only paid a couple dollars for it, so I do not feel cheated.

I bought this as a gift for a self proclaimed "gun nut". It was well received. I don't believe it is practical for everyday use, but might be fun in first person shooter games. The product is much better made than I expected. Some parts are made of aluminum! If you are into guns or first person shooters, I recommend it.