I’m not a gamer, but I like some casul games from time to time, like Timberborn or Shapez. Yesterday I wanted to start a game again, after a period of not gaming since february or so. I’ve been getting used to sitting in my comfy chair in the evening, doing some programming or some online ciurse. I would like to game in my comfy chair as well, instead of sitting behind my desk where I’ve been working all day. But games demand much more intense mouse usage. A mouse does not work very well on an armrest. Have any of you solved that problem?

  • PriorityMotif@lemmy.world
    121·
    2 days ago

    Logitech Ball mouse. You move the ball with your thumb and your hand stays still. Takes a little getting used to.

    • BigGovernment@lemmy.world
      3·
      2 days ago

      This probably isn’t what you’re talking about, but I miss the old Trackman Marble mice. I had a Trackman Marble FX that I used for years until I finally upgraded to USB.

    • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialEnglish
      1·
      2 days ago

      Unfortunately I found that taxing on my thumb over time. What I use instead in those situations is a proper trackball, with fingers controlling the ball and thumb on buttons.

      • LostCarcosan@lemmy.today
        1·
        2 days ago

        I got a Ploopy Adept almost a year ago now and it has quickly become my main mouse. I love that thing. Only problem is lack of feedback when scrolling makes some games where you have to scroll to select things, like Minecraft, a teensy bit more annoying

        • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialEnglish
          1·
          2 days ago

          I have a Kensington trackball with scroll ring. Yours is probably way better for gaming (dig all the buttons), but as a person with early arthritis, I love how easy this is on the hand, and the scroll ring is just awesome for fine adjustments and webpage browsing, both.

          https://www.google.com/search?q=kensington+trackball+with+scroll+ring&udm=2

          I’m sure there’s better stuff out there, but it’s been years since I was collecting trackballs. (and the Logitech stuff was generally disappointing from back in the day)

          • LostCarcosan@lemmy.today
            1·
            2 days ago

            I considered that one, as well. I really liked the scroll ring, but opted for the Ploopy for more buttons. The top ones are not particularly convenient to reach all the time, but are definitely necessary. Just wish someone would make a decent trackball with a clicky scroll wheel and multiple buttons!