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MAD CATZ Announces LE R.A.T.8+ 1000 Optical gaming Mouse
Mad Catz has announced the limited edition R.A.T.8+ 1000 Optical Gaming Mouse, in celebration of the Company’s 30th birthday. Proudly serving the gaming community for 30 years, Mad Catz has stood the test of time, embedded in the lives of players looking for quality, value and innovation in gaming hardware.
Marking the anniversary in a way that only Mad Catz can, the Company will be launching a commemorative R.A.T.8+ 1000 Optical Gaming Mouse, strictly limited to just 1000 units worldwide. The cutting-edge R.A.T.8+ is already a favorite amongst gamers looking for the winning edge, and this limited edition version comes complete with stunning, premium collector’s packaging, designed to store the mouse and a host of accessories, displaying the R.A.T. in style when not in use.
The stunning matte black and brushed chrome design with gold color detailing is sure to turn the heads of all who play, and this unique color scheme will only be available on the 1000 units produced.
Featuring a state-of-the-art Pixart PMW 3389 Optical Sensor, the R.A.T.8+ 1000 is remarkably accurate, remaining responsive and free of tracking errors at all times. The sensor only tells part of the story however, the R.A.T.8+ 1000 has been expertly engineered with a super lightweight chassis ensuring the sensor position is perfectly balanced on your gaming surface, while providing a rigid foundation for the remaining components.
The R.A.T.8+ 1000 features industry-leading OMRON micro-switches, tested to at least 50-million clicks for total reliability in even the most strenuous of competitive gaming situations. Mad Catz gaming mice are renowned amongst gamers for their high level of customization and the R.AT.8+ 1000 continues this proud tradition, shipping with replaceable palm rests and pinkie rests, all of which can be adjusted to fit any gamer’s ideal style of play.
Chameleon RGB lighting, bathes three independent zones of the R.A.T.8+ 1000 with a choice of 16.8 million colors, illuminating the mouse and allowing for easy adjustment in darkened gaming environments. On-board memory allows players to save up to four individual gaming profiles on the mouse, ideal for tournament play.
“It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since Mad Catz first arrived on the gaming scene, and the evolution of digital entertainment has been staggering to behold. Mad Catz shares the same values of innovation, value and quality as we did all those years ago and we can’t wait to share our future plans with the community in the year ahead,” said Joane Huang, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Mad Catz Global Limited. “The R.A.T. mouse has been a jewel in our range for some time now and we believe the limited-edition R.A.T.8+ 1000 is the ideal way to celebrate such a milestone.”
The limited edition R.A.T.8+ 1000 will be available in strictly limited quantities across North and South America as well as select European territories, starting Summer 2019. Gamers are encouraged to keep checking social media channels for retailer updates.
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#5684579 Posted on: 06/26/2019 01:05 PM
Nah biggest issue is the thumb buttons, after a while they feel like razor blades cutting into the thumb... been the same design all the way back to the original rat. Terrible design.
Nah biggest issue is the thumb buttons, after a while they feel like razor blades cutting into the thumb... been the same design all the way back to the original rat. Terrible design.
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#5684585 Posted on: 06/26/2019 01:16 PM
Had a R.A.T TE , had problems with it, the cursor would stop moving for 2-5 seconds a few times a day. Might have been on my end, usb port faulty or it could just have been the mouse. Either way i'd be willing to give them another chance.
Had a R.A.T TE , had problems with it, the cursor would stop moving for 2-5 seconds a few times a day. Might have been on my end, usb port faulty or it could just have been the mouse. Either way i'd be willing to give them another chance.
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#5684640 Posted on: 06/26/2019 04:30 PM
Looks like a terribly bulky remnant from early 2000. Alas, I have never used one and can't comment on its comfort. I do like the retro mouse comeback though. Just picked up the Intellimouse pro and it has been a dream so far.
Looks like a terribly bulky remnant from early 2000. Alas, I have never used one and can't comment on its comfort. I do like the retro mouse comeback though. Just picked up the Intellimouse pro and it has been a dream so far.
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#5684661 Posted on: 06/26/2019 05:45 PM
It's comfortable if you're into claw grip mice, i tried extending mine to the max for a palm grip but it needed more contact support in the back because if i'd put too much pressure on the back it would raise it's tip. I have small hands btw.
Maybe they made some changes to these new ones to offer better support for palm grip users.We'll see.
It's comfortable if you're into claw grip mice, i tried extending mine to the max for a palm grip but it needed more contact support in the back because if i'd put too much pressure on the back it would raise it's tip. I have small hands btw.
Maybe they made some changes to these new ones to offer better support for palm grip users.We'll see.
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#5684666 Posted on: 06/26/2019 06:11 PM
Gave it to family member when it felt morally obsolete.
Then after years it became morally obsolete again
That thing is still working. Only weakness it had was that it did not like some surfaces.
I did consider MadCatz mouses many times as I have their top tier joystick and gamepad.
But I was never fully happy with design + wireless functionality of their mouses. I did not feel like I need servo driven parts, but I wanted wireless functions.
And I wanted bit more comfortable shape.
- - - -
Since I moved to Roccat Kone (Later Kone Optical XTD), I do not really feel the need for other brand. I like their programmability which is on par with Saitek.
Only thing I miss is smaller size (Claw grip), for higher precision and speed.
- - - -
One day I'll feel need to buy new mouse again. And as always I'll check what Saitek has to offer in Cyborg series.
Gave it to family member when it felt morally obsolete.
Then after years it became morally obsolete again
That thing is still working. Only weakness it had was that it did not like some surfaces.
I did consider MadCatz mouses many times as I have their top tier joystick and gamepad.
But I was never fully happy with design + wireless functionality of their mouses. I did not feel like I need servo driven parts, but I wanted wireless functions.
And I wanted bit more comfortable shape.
- - - -
Since I moved to Roccat Kone (Later Kone Optical XTD), I do not really feel the need for other brand. I like their programmability which is on par with Saitek.
Only thing I miss is smaller size (Claw grip), for higher precision and speed.
- - - -
One day I'll feel need to buy new mouse again. And as always I'll check what Saitek has to offer in Cyborg series.
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#5684704 Posted on: 06/26/2019 07:38 PM
Be interesting to learn how this is a gaming mouse if you cant keep your thumb in contact with the mouse surface for a more precise and accurate control movement.
Be interesting to learn how this is a gaming mouse if you cant keep your thumb in contact with the mouse surface for a more precise and accurate control movement.
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#5684737 Posted on: 06/26/2019 09:13 PM
I see nothing that would prevent you from doing that.
Be interesting to learn how this is a gaming mouse if you cant keep your thumb in contact with the mouse surface for a more precise and accurate control movement.
I see nothing that would prevent you from doing that.
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#5684743 Posted on: 06/26/2019 09:47 PM
If that was true it would have to look like this.
I see nothing that would prevent you from doing that.
If that was true it would have to look like this.
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#5684751 Posted on: 06/26/2019 10:00 PM
If that was true it would have to look like this.
You removed thumb rest. That's practically just above surface level. Your thumb ends up in between removed part and buttons. Precision button is at height where thumb should be in most of cases.
And this side part can be replaced for one which does not have rest. I expect that one of replacements for right side enables you to rest your pinkie finger so it does not drag on mouse pad.
If that was true it would have to look like this.
You removed thumb rest. That's practically just above surface level. Your thumb ends up in between removed part and buttons. Precision button is at height where thumb should be in most of cases.
And this side part can be replaced for one which does not have rest. I expect that one of replacements for right side enables you to rest your pinkie finger so it does not drag on mouse pad.
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#5684777 Posted on: 06/27/2019 12:22 AM
So you can actually remove the thumb rest then ?
Ok sorry i said anything then im the fool :p
I thought the thumb rest was a permanent feature i should of looked closer.
Only fingers i dont have dragging are the 2 on the mouse buttons.
I need all the other fingers in contact with my mouse surface, its how i play.
So you can actually remove the thumb rest then ?
Ok sorry i said anything then im the fool :p
I thought the thumb rest was a permanent feature i should of looked closer.
Only fingers i dont have dragging are the 2 on the mouse buttons.
I need all the other fingers in contact with my mouse surface, its how i play.
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#5684940 Posted on: 06/27/2019 01:18 PM
They could re-release their whole mouse series with updated sensors, and I'd be very happy. Miss my RAT 7.....
They could re-release their whole mouse series with updated sensors, and I'd be very happy. Miss my RAT 7.....
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The company might have stood the test of time... the same can't be said about their products.
Plenty of stories about main buttons failing, all my friends who had one ended up with tracking / clicking issues after a few months.
On top of their insane prices... hard pass.