Saitek Cyborg mouse

[Salazaar]

I saw an advert for this mouse the other day. Has anyone tried it or seen any reviews?

Cyborg Mouse

[staffsMike]

wow.. thats a mouse alright lol

pre-order on amazon
Amazon.co.uk: Saitek Cyborg Mouse: PC & Video Games


phwoooaaar got the keyboard to
Amazon.co.uk: Saitek Cyborg Keyboard (PC): PC & Video Games

[Salazaar]

I've quite like the Saitek Cyborg range in the past, I've still got an Evo joystick and I'm hoping this is going to be as good.

[Mit321]

Wow there nice any specific advantages too teh keybaord? e.g. G Keys? Backlight etc...

[BUFF]

http://saitek.com/uk/prod/cykey.htm

Cyborg Keyboard
High-end, adjustable, gaming keyboard with customisable backlighting,
programmable functions and media keys.

Multi-colour backlighting with Tru Vu illumination through keys (mix shades from Red through Amber to Green) and adjustable brightness
Touch-sensitive, backlit dashboard control panel
WASD, cursor, ‘Cyborg’ and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of keyboard to highlight commonly used gaming keys

Cyborg Mode – instantly disable the Windows keys and configure the colour and brightness of your gaming keys at the touch of a button
Set and forget – persistent key illumination settings ensure colours remain even after a system reboot
12 programmable ‘Cyborg’ keys
Hard wearing, metal-plated key caps in key gaming areas
Pass-through USB, audio and microphone sockets
Enhanced multiple key presses in gaming areas for complex in-game commands
Adjustable wrist rest and keyboard rake angle (front and back)
Gold-plated connectors for USB and Audio

[Salazaar]

I guess they're fighting back against the G11/15s.

[MadduckUK]

and Razer. i dont think its going to work though as peoples perceptions of Saitek are pretty different than they are about logitech/razer.

will have a nose at the reviews though when they pop up, its hard to tell what kind of quality were dealing with just from a pic, could be plasticy as hell

[Salazaar]

The Eclipses have had some pretty decent write ups mind you. Though obviously not at good as Logitech or Razer.

My Cyborg joystick is very well made as well (its lasted a good few years now), so I reckon these mice and keyboards could be pretty good.

[Optical668]

Keyboard looks alright dunno, about the mouse tho. Atm i got a G5 & eclipse KB although sometimes i cant see the keys when the lights are off with the backlit on is well as the moniter brightness seems to cancel out the keys, mouse is good if i had to get another mouse id get another logitech without a doubt.

[gurpz1]

the cyborg mouse looks like it will give you skill at any game you play

[MadduckUK]

the cyborg mouse looks like it will give you skill at any game you play

logitech G9

microsoft sidewinder


there is a definite style shift going on with gaming mice at the moment

[BUFF]

The Eclipses have had some pretty decent write ups mind you. Though obviously not at good as Logitech or Razer

the Eclipses aren't gaming keyboards though - merely keyboards with illuminated keys.

[Salazaar]

the Eclipses aren't gaming keyboards though - merely keyboards with illuminated keys.

True, but my point was that they're generally regarded as fairly well made keyboards which could be a good sign that the Cyborg is also going to be pretty solid.

[No.72]

Saitek Cyborg Keyboard video - CNET TV looks alright, not sure its worth 60 quid though.

[dfour]

I have a saitek gaming mouse and it has survived over 2 years of constant battlefield 2 and 2142 without a hitch until now. I also hav the cyborg joystick and I love it so if the mouse is as good as my otehr saitek stuff it will be kick arse and definatly worth 30 quid

[t1n0m3n]

I upgraded my keyboard after a beer accident from a g15 to a cyborg. I must say that the cyborg is a much better keyboard in my opinion. I love the touch controls. The macro keys on both sides is much better. The lighting is much better. The tactile response of the keys themselves is much better. Also the programming software is better, more in-depth, and more versatile than the g15's software.

I like the keyboard so much that I went ahead and bought the mouse too. I upgraded from an MX1000 logitech (that was having battery life issues.) This mouse is way better than the logitech. The ergonomics are a bit strange, but I am getting used to the way the mouse feels. Having so many programmable buttons on the thumb is crazy cool. The only complaint I have is that the hat's press button is kind of hard to use without setting off the directional buttons. So I don't use it. I use the mouse at 3200 dpi full time, and I set the sensitivity in windows down.

Edit:
I will say that I hate the way that the mouse and keyboard look. I think that they look a bit cheesy.