| | |  | Computer & Video Games | Home » » Mamba 2012 Wireless Gaming Mouse | | | | | | | Description: | | The Razer Mamba harnesses everything that the greatest gaming mouse would need to take gamers to the stratosphere of win. Featuring a 2.4Ghz gaming-grade wireless technology for unhindered swiping freedom, an all-new 6400dpi 4G Dual Sensor System for blisteringly accurate tracking and customization of lift-off tracking distance, and longer battery life, the Razer Mamba makes legends of gamers who dare to strive for immortality. | | | Features: | |
• Gaming-Grade Wireless Technology
• 4G Dual Sensor System
• Improved Battery Life and Charging Dock
• Multi-Color Lighting
• Up to 200 inches per second/ 50g acceleration
• It has 4G Dual Sensor System
• It has Gaming-Grade wireless technology
• It has improved battery life and charging dock
• It has multi-color lighting
• It has up to 200 inches per second/ 50g acceleration
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.73 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.73 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.67 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.75 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 73 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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43 of 55 found the following review helpful:
 This is an awesome gaming mouse - don't believe the horrible reviews!Sep 03, 2011
By Ninjawithagun
First off, I want to express my disappointment in the misleading bad reviews for this mouse. Yes, there were some issues with this mouse when it was first released. Razer has since fixed all of them with firmware updates. So, did the folks who originally left bad reviews come back to update the status to "fixed"? Nope. So, that leads the consumer to believe that this product is terrible, when in fact Razor has address their customers concerns and feedback and worked quickly to resolve them. I DID my homework and it took a whopping 5 minutes. Once I received the mouse, the first thing I did was read the instructions on how to properly set up the docking station and mouse. Next, I went straight to the Razer website ([...]) and downloaded two software updates; 1) "Razer_Mamba(2012)_FirmwareUpdater_v1.04" and 2) "Razer_Mamba_Driver_v2.00". Razer has issued three firmware updates to the base and the mouse since it was released earlier this year to address some of the issues that have been pointed out in some of the reviews. The current version for both the base and the mouse firmware versions is v1.04. Both the mouse and base I received required updating; the base came with firmware version v1.01 installed and the mouse had firmware version v1.02 installed. The process was simple and the software program walked me through the entire process with easy to understand instructions. Both the base and the mouse are now updated to firmware version 1.04 and work flawlessly both in wired and wireless modes. The software drivers for the mouse enabled a lot of different functionalities to include the ability to creat profiles, adjust the "on-the-fly" DPI setting and number of DPI steps (1 through 5 steps are selectable), and yes change the color eminated by the base and the mouse and there is a large amount of colors available for selection, or you can even select the color to cycle throughout the entire color range.
So, here are the Pros and Cons of the Razer 2012 Mamba mouse:
PROs
- Mouse ergonomics are excellent and feels natural
- Mouse management software easy to install and setup - make sure to go to the [...] website for the latest version; both software drivers and firmware versions!
- Mouse wireless performance is flawless - and yes, 6400 DPI is now fully supported in wireless mode!! Most likely, this issue was resolved with the firmware updates
- Mouse wired performance is flawless - this is to be expected!
- Mouse can be charged either through the base (when docked), or when connected in wired mode using the included USB cable - this allows for the greatest amount of versatility that allows you to take the mouse with you on the go without requiring the need to take the base stand
- Ability to create profiles for individual games and store up to five profiles on the mouse - you can even change the associated color to particular games if you want! And yes, the mouse will autoswitch to the pre-programmed profile for a particular game when it's launched (autoswitch mode is optional, so you will need to select this for each profile)
- Mouse software allows you the option to show the DPI setting on screen - this is very useful when gaming so you aren't guessing which DPI setting is currently selected! This is also an option that the user can turn on or off
- DPI settings range from 100 through 6400! I particularly like this because it provides a 100 DPI setting for sniping in FPS games which I prefer over 200 DPI. In comparison, the Logitech G700 and G500 mice only offer a 200 DPI to 5700 DPI range
- Battery life is outstanding at an average of 8 hours! And power management options are available through the software - profiles can be designed to include sleep mode activation when no activity is present (inactivity time can be adjusted by 1 minute increments) and the brightness of the LED on the mouse can be lowered to safe battery life (each step of brightness equals 1 hour of battery life)
CONs
- Mouse and base will most likely require firmware updates - so this will slow you down from being able to use your mouse immediately right out of the box
- DPI buttons are in a slightly awkward postion and takes some getting use to as you may have a tendency to click the left mouse button when trying to change DPI settings. With some practice and time spent using the mouse, this becomes less of an issue
- Overall cost of the mouse is a bit high for most folks to take in - the Logitech G700 is a great alternative and sells for about $40 less - I own both, so I am not biased as to which I like more (except for the DPI range) ;)
CONCLUSION: Razer has done it again! Just when you thought the original Mamba couldn't have been improved, Razer comes out with a worth successor. If you are looking for a wireless gaming mouse with a great amount of versatility and high quality, look no further! Just make sure to do your homework before getting the mouse. The investment is well worth it and you will not be disappointed.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
ALL FIXED! yes!Jan 24, 2012
By Spyda911 "Jon"
"Jon"
I was purchased this by my amazing wife for a christmas gift. My first request for support was January 6th.
The mouse would do random jumps. It is annoying and made playing games not fun at all. I have spent hours collecting tests and proof that this is happening. Finally, razer support told me to return it for a replacement. I was optimistic, yet skeptical.
Today I got the new mouse. After a few hours of use, it started to exibit the exact same issues. I have been putting together more tests to show I am not crazy.
I even searched youtube for people with the same issue. This is the best one to show what is goign on: *edited youtube linke* just youtube mamba 2012 tracking issue.. you will see what I am having issues with. I don't care that it jumps when I lift the mouse. I care that when I use the mouse in normal operation, it jumps.
I have video after video and paint canvas savings after paint canvas showing this same issue.
Please be careful when you purchase this product. I have contacted razer support for a refund. I will update when they get back to me.
IT IS SO FRUSTRATING!
*updated*
After updating the firmware of the mouse, everything worked perfect. I played for hours last night and had no tracking issue. I feel confident that once the firmware is released there will be a LOT of happy customers.
Thanks for making good razer.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
More positives than negativesFeb 29, 2012
By dankpupdaddy
I bought this mouse from Amazon recently and despite the reviews people give it I figured I would give it a shot, and I am glad I did. I bought a deathadder from BestBuy a couple weeks ago but the drivers and Razers programming software didn't work like they should ( I run Windows 7 Pro 64bit ) and so I returned it and ordered this mouse hoping for a different outcome and I got exactly what I wanted. If you are trying to decide between the deathadder and the mamba I highly recommend the mamba for these reasons:
1. Mamba has grips on the right and left hand sides that the deathadder doesn't (deathadder just has glossy sides that are very slipery)
2. Mamba can be wireless or wired (most negatives are about the wireless feature and if they have that problem they can plug it in)
3. Mamba may be more expensive than the deathadder but it has more features such as: Side grips, dpi buttons, can change colors, higher dpi, wired/wireless
Overall the Mamba will have some downsides with the wireless feature compared to a wired mouse but that's why they let you use it as a wired mouse also. Make sure you read as many reviews as possible to help you make a decision and also look at the used option and check the amazon warehouse deals. I got mine as an open box item from them but it was brand new sealed with all items included new and it was about $40 less. So make sure you watch for a deal and you won't regret this mouse :)
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great mouseJan 10, 2012
By Travis Cobbs
I purchased this quite recently, and having seen all the concerns expressed over the firmware version, the first thing I did was check that. My mouse had firmware 1.05, while the latest available for download on Razer's site was (and still is, as of 10-Jan-2012) 1.04. So perhaps my experience is different from other people's.
This mouse, quite simply, rocks. The precision, button feel, ergonomics... I just really like the mouse. The only down side is the short battery life, but the ability to turn it into a corded mouse when it dies mitigates that greatly.
To be honest, I wasn't looking for a gaming mouse; I just wanted a mouse that worked well. I've had really bad luck with mice in the last few years from both Microsoft and Logitech. And I absolutely hate scroll wheels with side scrolling, because it makes it very difficult to get a center click. This is the first wireless mouse that I have tried in years that had forward and backward buttons, and actually had a scroll wheel that you could easily click as a center mouse button.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Good product when it functioned.Dec 24, 2011
By Necrodox
I purchased this mouse for it's wireless capabilities, it worked wonderfully without any error or jitter (I was using a Razer Goliathus extended mouse pad at the time). Unfortunately about three weeks into use with this mouse the battery stopped working (completely). The mouse would only function when plugged in via the provided USB cable.
I paid a hefty premium for the fact that this mouse had wireless capabilities (in comparison to the Deathadder which was only $40 at the time). I was disappointed at the fact that the LED's were only in the scroll wheel on the mouse, I would have loved to see the Razer logo in the base of the mouse (like the Deathadder).
Some might make the argument that the added LED would drain battery life but the simple solution this is add an option in the Mamba software to simply turn off the LED completely.
The handle was great, buttons had just enough click and desirable feedback. This mouse was a joy to use, unfortunately I had to return it given it's flaws specified above. I'm not sure if it is just my mouse (most likely) or if this is a common problem but I would like it if Razer put some more testing into their higher end products ($120 isn't exactly cheap for a mouse).
I went with the Razer Deathadder after I returned my Mamba, works wonderfully with no fault in the design. You can never go wrong with the Deathadder.
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