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Why do pro players play on low sensitivity?
Low mouse sensitivity helps you attain a more precise aim. It also prevents jittering of your palm from affecting aim. Pro players use Gaming Mice with large mouse mats, which allows them to comfortably move the mouse around even under low sensitivity. An analogy can be drawn here with that of a knife and a scalpel.
Is high DPI bad for gaming?
A higher DPI mouse means that you can move more precisely. This means that a cursor on a higher-DPI mouse won’t “fly” as much as a lower-DPI one, allowing you to have better control. So yes, they’re good for gaming, but only up to a certain point. The actual performance gains will vary from person to person.
Is high DPI useful?
Although a higher DPI is useful to a certain extent, it isn’t always better. The buttons will allow you to tweak and switch between DPI settings at a moment’s notice. Don’t be swayed by advertisements of gaming mice with crazy high DPI counts, as in most cases, a DPI setting higher than 1600 isn’t needed.
What is the best sensitivity for FPS games?
In overwatch, a much faster-paced game, professional players generally use DPIs of 800 to 1600 with “average” in-game sensitivities. Based on this we could draw a conclusion that lower sensitivites are usually preferred for FPS games, but fast paced games can benefit from a slightly higher sensitivity.
How to lower DPI and in-game sensitivity in gaming?
When lowering your DPI and in-game sensitivity remember that you need to compensate by moving your entire arm, rather than just your wrist. This is difficult to do if you usually use a small mousepad as you’ll need to continuously lift the mouse off the desk to reset as you turn.
Is it better to play with low DPI or high DPI?
Playing on a low DPI with higher in-game sensitivity is preferable as not all games allow you to set your mouse sensitivity below 1. Low DPI affords you a positive in-game sensitivity which makes it easier to adjust your settings when switching between different shooters.
Why is the precision so high in games?
The higher precision in games comes from lower in-game sensitivity which reduces the angular change per count. Also in my experience there is something like too much CPI/too low in-game sens where it starts to feel floaty.