What Is The Roccat Kone?
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)
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!
Roccat Kone On Ebay
Online stores like Amazon often off good discounts, but sometimes you'll find the best prices are on Ebay. If you're lucky you can pick up a real bargain, but always check the small print when it comes to returns policies.
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Ten buttons, and eight are programmable
Roccat Kone Video
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
curated content from YouTube
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?
for a discount, or So is the Roccat Kone any good?
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?
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.
New Packaging For Roccat Kone
After early mice were having problems with their scroll wheel, Roccat released a new version that used stronger parts (unofficially dubbed the V2 by retailers). Until recently there was no way of telling the difference between a Kone with the old or the new parts, but now there is - Roccat have reissued the Kone in new packaging, so that's what you should be looking for.
Roccat Drivers
The current versions are:
- Driver 1.29
- Firmware 1.32
You can also download the manual as a PDF document.
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- ChristiannaGarrett-Martin ChristiannaGarrett-Martin Sep 26, 2008 @ 3:02 am
- Lovely looking mice too :)
Christianna
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