Description
On this episode of ROG Pulse, Jake and Whitson get hands-on with two new ROG gaming mice: the esports-focused ROG Gladius IV Ace and the MMO-style ROG Spatha X 65K, explaining how to choose a gaming mouse for the games you play.
A mouse that suits a fast-paced shooter isn't necessarily the one you want for a long raid night. Esports mice like the Gladius IV Ace tend to prioritize low weight, a comfortable shape, and fast polling, with a 56g starting weight and up to 8000Hz polling here, while MMO mice like the Spatha X 65K prioritize buttons and customization, with 12 programmable buttons and swappable switches for binding skills, macros, and role actions. We explain what separates an esports mouse from an MMO mouse, show how each one's features work, and walk through the questions worth asking when you're choosing a mouse, like how much weight you want, what shape suits you, and how many buttons you'll actually use. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show, tailored to help you pick the mouse that suits the way you play.
In This Episode:
* How to choose a gaming mouse: weight, shape, polling rate, and button count
* The ROG Gladius IV Ace: 56g weight, ergonomic shape, and 8000Hz polling
* Stackable weights and Gear Link settings on the Gladius IV Ace
* The ROG Spatha X 65K: 12 programmable buttons for skills, macros, and role actions
* Swappable switches, modular weights, and the charging dock on the Spatha X 65K
* What's in the box for each mouse
Links & Resources:
Check out the ROG Gladius IV Ace: https://rog.asus.com/mice-mouse-pads/mice/ergonomic-right-handed/rog-gladius-iv-ace/
Check out the ROG Spatha X 65K: https://rog.asus.com/mice-mouse-pads/mice/wireless/rog-spatha-x-65k/
Read more about the ROG Gladius IV Ace: https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-keyboards-gaming-mice/the-rog-gladius-iv-ace-gaming-mouse-delivers-next-level-ergonomics-and-precision/
Read more about the ROG Spatha X 65K: https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-keyboards-gaming-mice/the-rog-spatha-x-65k-gaming-mouse-gives-you-total-control-over-your-favorite-mmos/
Configure your mouse in Gear Link: https://gearlink.asus.com/
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show, hosts Jake Kulinski and Whitson Gordon unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the week’s best deals, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Teasing next week's MASSIVE GTA6 pre-launch stream
03:10 Two new ROG mice for two kinds of gamers
04:02 ROG Gladius IV Ace design
05:25 The Gladius' adjustable switches and weights
07:30 The Gladius' 65K sensor & SpeedNova 8K Gen II Receiver
11:55 Adjusting settings with Gear Link
13:09 Jake's hands-on experience with the Gladius IV Ace
15:40 GIVEAWAY: Ace Your Setup
16:37 ROG Spatha X 65K design & features
19:08 ROG Spatha X 65K wirless charging dock
21:41 Jake's hands-on experience with the Spatha X 65K
24:30 Final thoughts and future streams
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