ROCCAT NYTH Mouse (2015)
ROCCAT NYTH Mouse (2015)
the ROCCAT NYTH Mouse came out in 2015.
elaborate and expensive.
it follows the fad of MMO Mouse 🖱 first by Razer Naga Mouse (2009)
But it introduced 2 innovations. One is, configurable side buttons. The side buttons can be configured into 2 or 6 or 12 buttons, and other variations. Also, is a fin-switch at the top.
Marketing Blurb
- Achieve ultimate precision with the 12000 DPI Twin-Tech Laser Sensor, adjustable in 1DPI increments
- Program numerous buttons with the Modular Thumb Zone for extreme flexibility and modularity. Mid-Finger Fin Switch for lightning-fast and instinctive control
- Assign secondary functions to each of the Roccat Nyth's 18 plugged-in buttons with Easy-Shift technology
- Hotswappable Side Grips for a superior ergonomic and customizable grip for small and big hands
- Keep on top and in full control of the Nyth and other Roccat products with gaming ecosystem Swarm, allowing for unprecedented product customization
Video Review
Xah Design Analysis Verdict
The Cool Factor is high, but that's about it. You pay some big money for features you'll never use.
For vast majority of users, the customizable buttons will sit there unchanged. Besides, who wants less buttons? If you do, rather buy a different mouse that specifically, ergonomically, designed with fewer buttons. In fact, you can buy 2 good gaming mouses for the price of the ROCCAT NYTH.
For example, get Logitech G600 Mouse (2012) for MMO, and get Logitech G502 Mouse for FPS.
Besides the customizable buttons, there's nothing much special about this mouse.
The fin-switch is nice. But because it's a rarely used spot (on top of the mouse), you won't be using it often anyway.
The what-not jargon jargon dpi tracking technology etc, are just marketing. [see Optical Mouse vs Laser Mouse]
So, you are probably better off with other tens of buttons mouse. See: MMO Mouse 🖱