Fightmouse Advanced

Technical data:
• Resolution: 2000dpi (hardware), 2400 dpi (software)
• dpi modes: Level 1 (400-800 dpi) - Level 2 (800-1600 dpi) – Level 3 (1600-2400 dpi) – Level 4 (2000-2400 dpi)
• Image processing: 6.4 megapixels/sec
• Max. acceleration: 20G
• Mouse weight: 100g
• Exchangeable accessory weights: 10g / 15g / 20g
• Connection: USB
• Cable length: 2 metres
• Sliders: Teflon
• Bottom illumination: Blue
• Lighting dpi switch: Off (Level 1) - Red (Level 2) -Purple (Level 3) - Blue (Level 4)
• Programmable buttons: 3 buttons (scroll wheel and side buttons)
• Laser sensor: Agilent ADNS-6010

The packaging of the Revoltec Fightmouse Advanced is common for a mouse, but good looking. It leaves the mouse entirely visible and the plastic cover allows you to get a feel of it without opening the package, while the rest of the package is again covered by a vandal tattoo sketching. Inside the package, you will find a carrying pouch, some weights which you add to the mouse, a small manual and a software CD.

The Revoltec Fightmouse Advanced is definitely a big mouse. It feels large when you first use it, but even with my small hands I got used to it after a while. The size and design appears to be very similar to the Raptor M3 which we reviewed a few weeks ago, but just a bit narrower. The same ‘Steel Grid’ surface we saw on the Fightboard is found on the Fightmouse as well. It feels durable enough, although it is definitely not in the same league as a much more solid (and many times more expensive) Logitech gaming mouse. Besides the two typical mouse keys and the scrolling wheel, two side keys and a DPI switch key can be found.

By removing the top shell of the mouse, you can install the included weights. The mouse is not very light but not overly heavy either out of the box, weighting 100gr. Unfortunately the added weights can increase its weight only by 20gr more, which will still feel light for a gamer with a strong arm. It would be nice to have more weight options available.

The bottom of the mouse is covered by a semi-transparent white plastic. Behind the plastic, several blue LEDs illuminate the base of the mouse, creating a very nice effect. It comes with Teflon gliding tapes pre-installed, which make the mouse easy to slide and accurate. Hopefully the Teflon tapes will not degrade quickly, as the mouse felt marvelous during the few days we used it.

The Fightmouse software is quick to install and pretty straightforward to use. You can only use it to adjust the button functions and DPI levels. The base DPI levels are 400-800-1600-2000 and can be adjusted up to 800-1600-2400-2400 for faster, yet less accurate movements. Take note that the DPI sensor of the mouse can reach only 2000dpi, over that the pixel processing is done via software, making the mouse much less accurate.

Adjusting the DPI levels is unfortunately not easy at all with this mouse. You have to press the DPI switch key and then scroll the wheel to change the DPI setting. The base LEDs will shut down while adjusting the DPI speed and the key colors change according to the current DPI level. Then you have to press the DPI switch key again for the mouse to function. This procedure requires at least a few seconds and will make the mouse unusable during that time, which makes it almost impossible to use in-game in order to switch between running and sniping for example. Won’t be so bad for those of you who like to take the role of a sniper and camp in a quiet position though !