Cheaper it can not be played

So there it is, the "11-euro gaming mouse". Before publication as announced in numerous magazines and on websites, it Sharkoon has contacted her goal is to operate a price range that you would not have thought possible. The experiment was worth it, or you simply come at the extremely low production costs to the limits of what is possible?

Scope of supply:

* "Sharkoon Shark Force" gaming mouse
* Additional "Mouse skates"

Many more do not expect for the price also. The mouse is then packaged in a beautiful glossy cardboard which due to poor adhesion however fell apart on its own with me. Warranty cards or even a manual are not always available. The additional sliding feet are a nice little bonus.

Optics & Features:

I myself have chosen the mouse in white and find the design surpasses many a mouse that costs many times by far. Here I must say a very Sharkoon kudos. Even the blue-lit "Shark Force" logo and various small accents know how to please. On the visual side, the mouse would have earned five stars. In addition to the 6 buttons, the mouse has a 1.80 meter sheathed with fabric cable. This helps against cable tangle and knot. For the price range is not self-evident. Also not self-evident is the gold-plated USB connector, which ensures at least on paper, for best conductivity.

Processing:

For the price, there is hardly a basis for serious criticism. Except for two unsightly, protruding edges on the front of the mouse buttons, I can not find any real flaws. Logically, those parts of the mouse will certainly not cut out of the highest quality equipment. The materials used are adequate for the price. Thus, the mouse will smell strongly to chemicals. A smell that dissipates quickly, hopefully. The mouse wheel squeaks now and then as you move, but far from a deal breaker. Overall, the haptics is however as good as they can be for the price.

Operation:

For years, I have a wireless mouse cheap of "Power King" (z is. B. at Real sold) used. That was extremely lightweight and therefore to move quickly. The "Sharkoon Shark Force" on the other hand acts with 160 grams, however much more difficult, but also higher quality. Getting used to it is the first time in any case. At the beginning you verklickt course, if you had been so long accustomed to something else. Here you should definitely use no mouse pad that is covered with fabric or the like, as it on the material does not slide like butter in my eyes. This statement, however, please be treated with caution, since I only use two absolute Billigmauspads here. In all that is neatly smooth, misses the "Shark Force" wonderful.

The mouse is thanks to the ergonomics well in hand, with one with smaller hands requires a certain adjustment period. The thumb can be easily stored on a small platform. Very nice. My index finger is to be a little too short for the mouse, which is why the use of the mouse wheel is not designed quite as comfortable. I'm just used to having my index finger slightly bent resting on the mouse wheel. Here I have to almost strike him. Negative fall on the pretty loud clicks for me. The side navigation buttons are a bit quieter.

The sensitivity can be set with the DPI button, which is located below the mouse wheel. By the blue LED, the three stages are indicated:

LED off: 600 DPI
LED weak: 1000 DPI
LED strong: 1600 DPI

The rubber coating which is intended to ensure better grip, is hardly noticeable for me. It feels just not completely smooth, because the mouse has no glossy coating.

Games performance:

So far I have tested the "Shark Force" only extensively with "FarCry 3". For the best performance I've played at 1600 DPI, the sensitivity in the game but runtergestellt. So is best and most precise targeting. Despite the cable and the weight can be easily use the mouse and slide quite good on the mouse pad back and forth. Even after a few hours there is no problem for the hand due to its ergonomic design. The soft surface, which comes through the rubber into being pleasant to the touch. In games mode so there is absolutely nothing to complain about, even if I do not have the impression that it was so so much better destinations can be as a non-gaming mouse. A lot is probably just the convenient handling and good sliding properties due to a mouse games.

Conclusion:

The experiment sounded unusual, but quite successful. As someone who has never used a real gaming mouse, of course I'm not spoiled and hence my vote is also benevolent. The "Shark Force" turns also to this target group. With realistic expectations you get an incredibly chic mouse, with the price corresponding processing, good ergonomics, and at least on smooth surfaces very good sliding properties. With the 6 buttons incl. The DPI switch you what you really need and no more bit. Pure minimalism. For a price of 11 euros, anyone can try it.