DarthGooHead Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'm writing this thread to hopefully head off anyone who's been looking at this mouse - it's been officially ready to order as of yesterday, and I had pre-ordered it as I needed the wireless. Only one problem I've found with the mouse so far - IT HAS NO DRIVERS AVAILABLE. They're hyping it as the first line to use their new Synapse 2.0 driver, but you CAN'T GET IT unless you've previously been invited to the beta program. Just got off the phone with their tech support, and he told me that the mouse wasn't supposed to have been released until next month... Sure enough, if you to http://store.razerzone.com now and look it up, it doesn't ship until 15JAN2012. Only people that pre-ordered it got it today apparently. So now I have a mouse with no drivers, and I don't get the driver until I win the lottery and get invited to this mythical beta, even though I was sold a product that REQUIRED this specific driver. I love my Naga and have absolutely no complaints about it other than being wired, and that's the only reason I decided to upgrade to the Star Wars as it's got better button placement and is wireless - however, this driver thing leaves a pretty bad taste in my mouth currently, and I seriously doubt I'd ever order directly from them again. If I can't find it in the store, it's not being bought. Just want to warn others that might be looking at it - don't do it until you're sure you can get the mythical Synapse 2.0 driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkoltnikCity Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issate Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 You sure you cant use the mouse without the driver ? Cause if you buy it now its only a month until you get the driver anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonzoXD Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 thx for info Can you give us an impression of the unit though? Its physicalities? and compare it to your naga? Build quality? Anything man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigdaddy Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Shouldn't it just run of generic win/lin drivers?.. sure you may not have full functionality but at it's most basic (movement and 2 button) every mouse is inherently the same? I for one can't wait to buy it lol.. looks ******. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSykes Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'm writing this thread to hopefully head off anyone who's been looking at this mouse - it's been officially ready to order as of yesterday, and I had pre-ordered it as I needed the wireless. Only one problem I've found with the mouse so far - IT HAS NO DRIVERS AVAILABLE. They're hyping it as the first line to use their new Synapse 2.0 driver, but you CAN'T GET IT unless you've previously been invited to the beta program. Just got off the phone with their tech support, and he told me that the mouse wasn't supposed to have been released until next month... Sure enough, if you to http://store.razerzone.com now and look it up, it doesn't ship until 15JAN2012. Only people that pre-ordered it got it today apparently. So now I have a mouse with no drivers, and I don't get the driver until I win the lottery and get invited to this mythical beta, even though I was sold a product that REQUIRED this specific driver. I love my Naga and have absolutely no complaints about it other than being wired, and that's the only reason I decided to upgrade to the Star Wars as it's got better button placement and is wireless - however, this driver thing leaves a pretty bad taste in my mouth currently, and I seriously doubt I'd ever order directly from them again. If I can't find it in the store, it's not being bought. Just want to warn others that might be looking at it - don't do it until you're sure you can get the mythical Synapse 2.0 driver. Folks, this is the thing that happens when you buy a over priced copy of a mouse. Sorry OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGooHead Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Actually, the tech wouldn't even guarantee that - he just said the release date for the product is next month - yet they did a pre-order to coincide with the game launch knowing their software wasn't ready yet, obviously. Yes, the numpad works at least, thank god - but I can't program any other buttons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGooHead Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) Like I said in the OP, super happy with the Naga - and I find the SW mouse fits my hand even better. Now, haven't had a chance to play for an extended time yet, but the num pad buttons seem even easier to fit. I totally agree with you that the Razer mice are overpriced, but until someone else comes out with one that has the numpad on the side, they're the only game in town. I couldn't go back to playing MMO's without that, freaking awesome design and revolutionary. Ninja Edit: As far as build quality, some shiny spots which will collect fingerprints, but overall is matt finish. Buttons seem easier to hit, and the non-numpad buttons are in a better place for my taste, which is a big reason I went for the SW version instead of the Naga Epic for $10 less. Edited December 17, 2011 by DarthGooHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSykes Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Like I said in the OP, super happy with the Naga - and I find the SW mouse fits my hand even better. Now, haven't had a chance to play for an extended time yet, but the num pad buttons seem even easier to fit. I totally agree with you that the Razer mice are overpriced, but until someone else comes out with one that has the numpad on the side, they're the only game in town. I couldn't go back to playing MMO's without that, freaking awesome design and revolutionary. Funny, got my Naga for 69.99 at bestbuy, and it works the same as the Star Wars one. I just can't see why people would pay almost double because it's go some star wars stickers on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGooHead Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Funny, got my Naga for 69.99 at bestbuy, and it works the same as the Star Wars one. I just can't see why people would pay almost double because it's go some star wars stickers on it. Oh trust me, it pained me to do it, but I needed wireless - I play on a laptop sitting in a chair in our living room, and was really tired of tripping over the cables. One less cable, especially when it's as long as the Naga's is, is a VERY good thing with my configuration. And I know, I could sit somewhere else - however, being able to be in the same room as the Missus lowers Wife Aggro considerably and means I can play more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snausage Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Funny, got my Naga for 69.99 at bestbuy, and it works the same as the Star Wars one. I just can't see why people would pay almost double because it's go some star wars stickers on it. The Star Wars one is wireless like the Naga Epic (MSRP $129). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptt Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 $140.00 for a mouse?? I'll drop that much on sushi, but not on a mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGooHead Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 $140.00 for a mouse?? I'll drop that much on sushi, but not on a mouse. If you mostly play MMOs, the Naga line will totally change the way you play. If you don't absolutely need wireless, the Naga for ~$70 is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSeventhJedi Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Wow, sucks for the OP, but thanks for the heads up. Let us know once it's working, maybe give us a review? I'm building a new PC from scratch with my tax return, and the Razer TOR accessories are definitely in my sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLeee Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) Funny, got my Naga for 69.99 at bestbuy, and it works the same as the Star Wars one. I just can't see why people would pay almost double because it's go some star wars stickers on it. Isn't the SW:Naga/Naga Epic bigger than the standard Naga? That's what I thought and the biggest complaint I have heard about the standard nage is it's too small for people with big hands. My next purchase witll be the Epic Naga/SW Naga, I would love to have all those buttons!!! And thank you OP! (BTW Can't you just use the Epic Naga drivers for it?) Edited December 17, 2011 by MrLeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGooHead Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Isn't the SW:Naga/Naga Epic bigger than the standard Naga? That's what I thought and the biggest complaint I have heard about the standard nage is it's too small for people with big hands. My next purchase witll be the Epic Naga/SW Naga, I would love to have all those buttons!!! It definitely feels bigger to me than the regular Naga, I can't compare it to the Naga Epic as I bought the SW version instead of the Epic. It looks really angular, but doesn't feel like it. What's pissing me off about this isn't the mouse, mouse seems solid - it's the fact they'd sell something that doesn't have the proper drivers readily available. Even worse, why not just put me directly into the 'beta' of the new driver so it can actually be tested on the product it was designed for!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZucriyLyhdnamm Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Oh trust me, it pained me to do it, but I needed wireless - I play on a laptop sitting in a chair in our living room, and was really tired of tripping over the cables. One less cable, especially when it's as long as the Naga's is, is a VERY good thing with my configuration. And I know, I could sit somewhere else - however, being able to be in the same room as the Missus lowers Wife Aggro considerably and means I can play more often Lol. Lowering wife aggro by playing in the same room, is definately a true story. I have to play in bed most nights or I'm in the doghouse... haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainilome Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Isn't the SW:Naga/Naga Epic bigger than the standard Naga? That's what I thought and the biggest complaint I have heard about the standard nage is it's too small for people with big hands. My next purchase witll be the Epic Naga/SW Naga, I would love to have all those buttons!!! And thank you OP! (BTW Can't you just use the Epic Naga drivers for it?) It is, yes. I (a girl, with girly hands) bought a regular Naga and love it so much. My boyfriend (with much less girly hands) found it so small as to be uncomfortable to use. I bought him the Naga Epic, with the changeable grips, and he loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 You also get a 10% off coupon if you get the collector's edition. So wait and use that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLeee Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 It is, yes. I (a girl, with girly hands) bought a regular Naga and love it so much. My boyfriend (with much less girly hands) found it so small as to be uncomfortable to use. I bought him the Naga Epic, with the changeable grips, and he loves it. Ah that's good to hear! I got huge hands! Can't wait to get mine someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGooHead Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 No changeable grips on the SW version, but it's pretty large anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawke Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 No drivers for the mouse still. But it functions like a normal 5 button mouse. Where are my drivers to customize this bad boy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawke Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 FYI, drivers are located by downloading the cloud thingy synapse 2.0. All is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGooHead Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Yup, I haven't been paying attention to the email address that I signed up with Razer, but the drivers have been available since 20DEC so all is good now. Bad planning/execution on Razer's part, releasing a product 5 days before giving the necessary drivers, but all is good now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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