Razer Naga Hex MOBA PC Gaming Mouse - Green

I ordered this product without researching much into it. It looked like something I would definitely use (enough buttons because I play a ton of ARPGs that this game said it would fit best for). However, post ordering it I was concerned about a few things I read on various websites that had reviewed the mouse.1.) Plastic casing: The qualm here was that the plastic casing was a terrible design choice for a gaming mouse because after long gaming sessions sweat would build up and contribute to hand slipping. After having used the product for about a week and about 24 hours of total game time, (with a couple of 4+ hour sessions) I can say that I have somewhat encountered that problem. That being said, I'm one of those people who don't have sweaty hands/it takes a lot for me to sweat, so the sweat buildup I've encountered is negligible and hasn't bothered me at all. However I can definitely see this being a problem for other people. I know Razer offers a League of Legends edition of this mouse that is slightly more expensive, but from what I know the mouse buttons are slightly better(?) and it has a matte finish so sweat isn't a problem.2.) Button placement: When I was doing post-order research one reviewer complained that the button placement was awkward and didn't work well. I haven't encountered this problem at all. I would consider my hand average size (maybe even somewhat small for a male), and I find the button placement perfect, even the button furthest back. The Naga Hex is designed more for claw grip users (if you don't know what that is, check it out somewhere online). That being said, it works equally well for palm grip users in my opinion (I would consider my grip to be a hybrid of palm and claw). Fingertip users will have issues reaching the front most button, unless they have long thumbs. So after using this mouse, I love the button placement and could not see myself going back to a regular mouse for gaming.Now that a couple of the concerns I had are cleared up, I'm now going to go into my personal experience.Like I mentioned previously, I tend to play mostly ARPGs (so far I've just been playing Mass Effect and Dishonored). It took me a while to get used to which powers were mapped where, but after a while it was the best experience I had. The mouse buttons are extremely responsive and I don't have to look at my keyboard briefly so I don't accidentally hit 5 instead of 6. I haven't utilized Razer Synapse 2.0 at all, finding the in-game button mapping better and safer (if Razer Synapse 2.0 stops working at least all my buttons mapping is the same).I also have a collection of FPS/TPS games that allow me to carry multiple weapons that are normally assigned to numbers on the keyboard (Tomb Raider, Borderlands 2, Far Cry 3), so switching them with the mouse wheel would normally be a pain. This mouse works extremely well in these games as well. Though you may only be using a few of the buttons on the mouse, the Hex makes switching between weapons quick and easy (especially in Tomb Raider where some of the weapons have multiple settings that require you to click the same weapon button twice). Though this mouse isn't essential for these games, it definitely creates a certain convenience that I don't want to be without anymore.I don't consider myself a hardcore gamer, so some of the features don't really appeal to me/haven't noticed the switch between a regular mouse (i.e. the DPI settings, Razer Synapse 2.0, ergonomic design). However that being said, I have played around with the DPI settings, Razer Synapse 2.0, and even my grip to try and get the best experience. The mouse's default DPI settings work well right out of the box; Razer Synapse 2.0 isn't necessary for this mouse to work well; and as long as you're not using a fingertip grip this mouse is about as big as any standard mouse and most people will find their grip to work fine. I bought this mouse because I wanted to have faster access to hotkeys, and I was not disappointed. This mouse has just enough buttons and every button is responsive.I would recommend possibly purchasing a gaming mouse pad as well. I bought a Razer Goliathus Speed Edition, and that was a good choice (I'm going to do a review of that as well, but at a later time because I've only been using it for a day so far). I'm also going to most likely be purchasing a Razer Tartarus in the near future (my left hand is starting to fatigue and I need something more ergonomic and versatile).

-UPDATE- Sept. 10th 2012I have been using this mouse on a daily basis since May. It has had some heavy use with Diablo III and Guild Wars 2. Despite some of my nitpicking this mouse is absolutely a great mouse. Once you get past that firmware issue... the glossy top is starting to bother me to the point where i am looking at a new mouse tho... Razer Ouroboros looks pretty awesome.After going through two Logitech MX 518-Metal (both crapped out within a year of purchase) and using a MS Sidewinder (the original... not the crappy X5), I was on the prowl for a new gaming mouse. The MS Sidewinder has been a great mouse, but it never has been a comfortable mouse for me to use and being that Diablo 3 was on the way I wanted something new.Firstly, this mouse is sexy... especially if you like green. (i wanted the red wraith version, but no one has it in stock except the Razer store) I love LOOKING at the nice shimmery green on the top and the mesmerizing glow of the LED lights on the wheel, buttons, and the logo. The cord is nylon braided and of a great length. All in all this is a sexy looking mouse.I did notice right away that this is not a large mouse by any means. It fits my hands just fine, but I prefer a larger mouse. SO, if you have larger hands keep in mind that this mouse may feel a tad small to you.While we are on the subject of touching our Naga Hex... I very well said I love the way it looks, but I do not care for touching the glossy top that this mouse has. I didn't think it would bother me as much as it does, but now I am being reminded of my loathing for glossy top mice from my MX 518 days. A new edition with the rubber top would be awesome. (hint hint)NOW THAT I HAVE THE MOUSE WORKING it is a very smooth mouse to use. All the buttons work as they should and have just the right about of click and travel time for my taste. I will say that I am not crazy about the two buttons being placed behind the wheel. I use a palm grip and it's hard to hit the buttons in this spot. It feels great using a palm grip on this mouse. Glossy top and size aside... I do like this mouse a lot.--???So why the 3 stars???--Razer Support and Software!!!!I messed around with the mouse for a bit testing it out and what have you. Then I made the mistake of installing Synapse 2.0. The mouse needs a firmware update to use Synapse 2.0 and that firmware update is the heart of the issue. IT IS BROKE AND RAZER NEEDS TO FIX IT! Let me explain...The firmware update for this mouse has a high chance to crash or "just not do anything". When this happens it effectively bricks the mouse rendering it a nice paperweight.If you look at the Razer site and go to the support page for the Naga Hex you will not see anything there at all. NOTHING!If you try a google search for this issue you will discover that it is a wide and well known issue with the HEX.I emailed Razer and after two days of not hearing back I happened to come across a forum where a awesome member had links to zip files that corrected the issues. (he had gone round with them himself for the same issue.)Something is not right when a firmware update, made specifically for this product, kills it...Now that the mouse works i am very much enjoying it, but those issues were enough to make me give it a subpar rating.On another note i will say that the best mouse i have ever owned and still own is a wireless MS Intellimouse Explorer 2.0. Seven years strong ZERO issues ever... ... maybe i should just use that as a gaming mouse... it actually does rock... lol

Tengo cerca de año y medio con el mouse y desde el inicio hasta ahora ha funcionado perfectamente. Es cómodo de usar, personalizable y los botones extra dan bastantes opciones al momento de jugar.

Después de un 12 meses apareció el famoso double-click, ya te imaginaras lo frustrante que es tener un mouse relativamente caro y que te double clickee a su gusto.Mi primer y último mouse de Razer NUNCA JAMAS!

I have always owned standart microsoft or logitech mice. I am a MMORPG gamer and I define myself as a "clicker" whereas I click on the skill I wish to use instead of programming a million shortcuts on my keyboard. This made me a slow and ineffective player. So a friend of mine introduced me to the Razer products. I have decided to try it out and ask Santa for one for Christmas. I DO NOT REGRET IT. Instead of clicking, easy access buttons on the mouse allow me to play effectively without trying to remember the shortcut. Its ergonomic form eases the pressure I felt with a regular mouse in my wrist. Controls are very intuitive. No excess buttons, it is well balanced, precise gaming and every day tool. Bonus: the mouse looks awesome and the red lights on it makes it look prestigious. I have combined this mouse with a G13 Logitech gaming pad and since then, my gamer life has changed. You ought to try it, I give it a 5 star!!!

El mouse perfectamente todo lo que esperaba, después de 1 año de utilizarlo le falla algo la sensibilidad a veces, pero en general esta muy bien, viene con un buen software para personalizarlo.

este mouse es de los mejores que hay poseo la vercion molten tamb y devo decir que funionan y se sienten exelenetes.le doy 3 estrellas ya que al ser razer y compararlo directamente con mi naga molten esteticamente deja mucho que desear el rojo que tiene la cubierta en forma de llamas es simple pintura y solo se ilumina el logo de razer. ademas de que la pintura no se ve ni en lo mas minimo como en las fotos.