What Is The Roccat Kone?
The Kone is the first gaming mouse released by Roccat, a German manufacturer and newcomer to the gaming accessory scene. It is packed full of features to make it one of the most technically advanced gaming mice you can currently buy.
Officially, the specification of the Kone is as follows:
That's a pretty impressive list of features. So could the Roccat Kone be considered the best gaming mouse for the PC?
Officially, the specification of the Kone is as follows:
- Pro-Aim Gaming Sensor with true 3200 dpi
- 6.5 megapixel resolution
- 7080 fps (Frames Per Second)
- 20G / 1.65m per second acceleration
- 1ms response time
- 1000Hz polling rate
- Integrated 40MHz Turbo Core Unit
- 96kB of internal memory
- 5 profiles for ultra-long macros
- Individually adjustable light effects
- Fastclip Weight Kit with 4 easy to clip-in weights (5g, 10g, 15g and 20g)
- 10 mouse buttons (8 programmable) and 4D scroll-wheel
- Hybrid shape for right-handers
- Ultra-silent mouse feet
- 2m USB cable
- Dimensions: 13x7x3.5 cm (LxWxH)
That's a pretty impressive list of features. So could the Roccat Kone be considered the best gaming mouse for the PC?
Buyer Beware!
If you're buying a Roccat Kone make sure you pick up a Version 2! Problems with the scroll wheel meant that a revised version had to be quickly released.
Multi-colour LEDs - looks good!
Tracking Control Unit (TCU)
What makes the Roccat Kone stand out from the crowd?
It's most interesting feature is the new Tracking Control Unit (TCU). This is a sensor that detects when the mouse has been picked up from the mouse mat, and then immediately freezes the cursor.
If you've ever had the problem where you're in the middle of a frantic Counterstrike match, your mouse hits the edge of your pad so you pick it up to reposition it only to find that you're now looking in a completely different direction - the DCU should help to stop that!
It's most interesting feature is the new Tracking Control Unit (TCU). This is a sensor that detects when the mouse has been picked up from the mouse mat, and then immediately freezes the cursor.
If you've ever had the problem where you're in the middle of a frantic Counterstrike match, your mouse hits the edge of your pad so you pick it up to reposition it only to find that you're now looking in a completely different direction - the DCU should help to stop that!
Ten buttons, and eight are programmable
Roccat Kone Video
Here's the promotional video for the Roccat Kone. Looks good, doesn't it?
Roccat Kone Trailer
Trailer for the new Roccat Kone Mouse UPDATE October 08: Review finally available: http://www.pc-max.de/forum/article.php?&a=747
What Features Do You Like The Most?
The Roccat Kone has a great list of features, but which are you most excited about?
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How Much Does It Cost?
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So is the Roccat Kone any good?
Since launch the Roccat Kone has been received with enthusiastic reviews.
Gaming Weapons says "The Roccat Kone gives you everything you'd ever need from a mouse."
XSReviews were really impressed. "Conclusion? I'm blown away. This is hands down the greatest mouse I have ever used."
According to 4players "you get a mouse that ranks among the top gaming mice both in terms of its technology and its finish."
You can check out the long list of awards and glowing reviews on the Kone product page.
Gaming Weapons says "The Roccat Kone gives you everything you'd ever need from a mouse."
XSReviews were really impressed. "Conclusion? I'm blown away. This is hands down the greatest mouse I have ever used."
According to 4players "you get a mouse that ranks among the top gaming mice both in terms of its technology and its finish."
You can check out the long list of awards and glowing reviews on the Kone product page.
Having Problems With Your Roccat Kone?
After the release of the Roccat Kone it became apparent that some mice were suffering a problem where the scroll wheel failed after a few weeks. Roccat have been quick to find a fix for this and have released the Kone V2 to address the problem.
If you're looking to buy a Roccat Kone make sure you check that it is a V2 and not one of the original design.
If you're looking to buy a Roccat Kone make sure you check that it is a V2 and not one of the original design.
Roccat Drivers
If you're looking for drivers for your Roccat Kone, you need to visit the support section of the Roccat website to download them.
The current versions are:
You can also download the manual as a PDF document.
The current versions are:
- Driver 1.29
- Firmware 1.32
You can also download the manual as a PDF document.
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