ASUS ROG Sica Mouse and Whetstone Mousepads

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/31/2015 08:47 AM | source: | 5 comment(s)

ASUS releases the Republic of Gamers (ROG) Sica optical gaming mouse and ROG Whetstone mouse pad. ROG Sica has an ambidextrous design and is especially ideal for fingertip grip gamers. The ROG Whetstone mouse pad features a silicone-fabric construction that gives it excellent mouse tracking qualities for smooth, precise control.

Both feature Mayan-inspired markings and the distinctive red and black ROG color scheme. ROG sought input from Taipei Assassins, a professional e-sports team, to ensure both products perform exceptionally in the gaming arena. ROG Sica has a compact, ambidextrous design optimized for multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) gamers of all grip types. It features a simple independent two-button and single clickable scroll-wheel setup, with durable Omron switches. The left and right mouse buttons are separated from the main mouse body to reduce travel distance to ensure increased button tactility and responsiveness. An improved exclusive easy-swap switch socket design lets users customize click resistance.

ROG Sica packs an optical sensor that tracks at up to 5000 dots per inch (DPI), and at speeds of up to 130 inches per second and 30g acceleration to give users swift, pixel-precise mouse tracking.The innovative Armoury software lets users customize button functions, performance settings, and ROG logo light effects. ROG Sica has an iron-gray and red color scheme, a glowing ROG logo and intricate Mayan-stenciled side panels to give it presence. It has a gold-plated USB 2.0 connector, and low-friction Teflon feet.

ROG Whetstone mouse pad
ROG Whetstone has a non-slip silicone base and an intricate Mayan-inspired textured black fabric surface designed for precise mouse tracking and control. Its portable, rollable design makes it easy to pack and bring to LAN parties.

At just 2mm thick, ROG Whetstone incorporates the latest 8-stage bonding and heat-sealing techniques to ensure durability. Even after extensive use, ROG Whetstone is guaranteed to last, with rounded edges that resist fraying and creasing for always-smooth mouse tracking. ROG Whetstone has an odorless silicone base, with a special water-resistant coat that allows for easy cleaning - simply wash, wipe, and shake to dry.

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vajoiner
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#5041293 Posted on: 03/31/2015 09:05 AM

reminds me more of the Shining rug than anything.. mayan

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#5041297 Posted on: 03/31/2015 09:21 AM

I could live with the mousepad if it's really that easy to clean, but that mouse looks so... boring. And probably both has a premium price tag... only for fans of ROG that already have their rigs / desktop showing it.

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#5041638 Posted on: 03/31/2015 07:43 PM

Mouse is targeted to people that want something simple with decent performance.

Logitech did something similar with the Logitech G303, although they added RGB lightening to warrant the premium price for those that aren't necessarily the target audience.

G303 uses the 3366 sensor, which is also implemented in the G502.

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#5041729 Posted on: 03/31/2015 10:21 PM

I like it, both the mouse and pad and yes I do have a ROG motherboard and yes it is back light with Red. Price and performance need to worth it though.

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#5041747 Posted on: 03/31/2015 11:00 PM

I love it that they haven't gone all "gamerz l33t" and put 8 buttons in it and did F-117 bullsh*t ergonomics.

It's simple, seems to be properly built and looks comfortable.

If you like the looks (I don't, unfortunely), this looks to be a great purchase.

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