Steelseries Xai Review

[TurbidAttack954]

Cpi is more accurate than dpi as steelseries claims

[faRReSHO]

just answer me takasta

SS Xai or R Deathadder?

answer pls

[explodingpandas1]

@takasta when u use it for the mac.. is there a way to make everything on the xai work, i think there is something about a driver u have to download? idk, but is there a way u can do that and is it free, or do u have to pay for it, plz answer..

[NakeddSnake]

@takasta do you feel the accel on xai when you play FPS games?

[takasta]

@NakeddSnake not much no

[abvmoose87]

if you don't install drivers for it will the leftside side buttons be back/forward buttons by default?

[takasta]

@abvmoose87 it isn't when i use it on a mac, not too sure for windows haha

[MrAltairee]

@intellimouseFTW Xai is much more better than the intellimouse but the intellimouse is good too :D

[MrAchref007]

Does the DA Bug?

[PerformMovies]

Xai vs Sensei? I really want to buy Xai because i like the grip. What do u think takasta?

[PSNeko]

@PerformMovies

get both and send the mouse you don´t like back !!

[elmarduk2]

RAZER DEATHADDER RULES!

[DonWafelkowski]

Internet Explorer 1.1?

[gmanthebeast1]

How could you even compare any razer mouse to a xai or sensei? That's silly

[Destructioniskey]

My logitech g500 is awesome.

[dadosum]

Just curious. Does this have a clicky or smooth mouse wheel (while scrolling)? I don't mean whether you can hear the clicks, but can you feel the indents as you scroll.

[takasta]

@dadosum you can feel them but they're more on the smooth side

[dadosum]

@takasta Good to know, thanks.

[takasta]

@dadosum no the xai will work on all surfaces

[Portubed]

@takasta The wheel doesn't touch the surface so you didn't really answer his question.

[Ralfenstein89]

@dadosum it has a clicky mousewheel,



[iplayl4d2XD]

@ifiwiff ok thanks

[MinecraftWeShalPlay]

Having up to 5000 dpi doesnt make the mouse any better nobody uses that much sensativity.

[MyskokorwEpikz]

xai looks so big

[MrMILKYWAY4ever]

@MyskokorwEpikz its not... i have one!

[Palzzy]

I like my deathadder. :)

[wids67]

awful review... learn English and how to sting a sentence together.

[iplayl4d2XD]

@takasta thanks

[kshitijkumar89]

Xai Vs Deathadder.

WINNER : MX518.

[bfmvshinigami]

@kshitijkumar89 poor indian can't afford xai... I feel bad for you :(

[kshitijkumar89]

@bfmvshinigami haha rofl nubtard but im not racist poor fagg like u :D ,yes im indian but i have used both of these mouse including a ikari too & i still feel Mx518 is da best.

[iplayl4d2XD]

which is better steelseries xai or steelseries sensei?

[takasta]

@iplayl4d2XD sensei lol prob, cause it's newer

[eburbeck1]

@takasta i just got a Sensei and already had a Xai. I much prefer the Xai for a few reasons:

1. Xai has a nicer finish, not the shiny "chrome" on the Sensei.

2. Xai is more customizeable (e.g., able to change refresh rate by increments of 1)

3. Xai is a few grams lighter - not much but i feel I'm able to move it a bit quicker and more accurately.

[pedroyanezpt]

@takasta Please, can you tell me if this mouse work on a mac? thank you

[takasta]

@pedroyanezpt yes it does - I use it on a mac haha

[pedroyanezpt]

@takasta oh okay then ahah thanks a lot mate!

[quni11]

@takasta Hi, do you think that mouse could be good for crossfire/cs 1,6 ? cause I've got razer lachesis for now and it suck piece of shit. Is that true that xai work only on plastic surfaces?

[ifiwiff]

@iplayl4d2XD sensei, it's powered by an arm processor lol. Also, i think they may have fixed the minor acceleration issue that the xai had. - Either mouse is likely a great choice though.

[inigo95]

@iplayl4d2XD the only difference between this and sensei its that Sensei has a differente color "chrome" instead of black, and that u can change the color of the steelseries logo,

[KaranVirk007]

i am completely confused which one to buy??

can u help ??

i play counter strike 1.6 ,

intelli 3.0 , deathadder, inferno, xai , ikari or in last kinzu?????

i also use to play other games such as crysis 2, black ops etc. etc

please help...... :(

confused

[takasta]

@KaranVirk007 IE.3 is a pretty cheap option if you're short on cash, if not get xai

[KaranVirk007]

@takasta anyone other than xai ???

 not too much money??

[KaranVirk007]

i am completely confused which one to buy??

can u help ??

i play counter strike 1.6

intelli 3.0 , deathadder, inferno, xai , ikari or in last kinzu?????

[bfmvshinigami]

@KaranVirk007 n0thing uses xai so its obv the best XD.

[sdiamante28]

what's the difference between dpi and cpi ?

[TheBagContainsWHAT]

Xai or sensei?

[dalehu]

I'm getting a xai , but I use a razer goliathus , will it pose to be a problem?

[Hunterbgpz]

@dalehu

I'm thinking the same thing. I have a Goliathus, but I'm selling my Naga, because I'm quitting WoW and I'm confused between DeathAdder or Xai.

[dalehu]

@Hunterbgpz Yeah , thing is I have a kinzu so that why I'm going for the Xai the Xai has everything the kinzu has , rubber coating , nice shape etc but with a better sensor . I've been hearing some bad comments on the Xai + Goliathus combination though . I may just buy a Qck+ to be safe .

[Hunterbgpz]

@dalehu

Hm, I'm gonna do some research, but you know how things go - you need to feel it for yourself. The Xai looks really stable and comfortable, I've heard that the build quality is really good.

[dalehu]

@Hunterbgpz Hey , just got my Xai , no worries . It works perfectly with goliathus . Low lift off distance too , around 1.5mm . Just thought I should let you know.

[Hunterbgpz]

@dalehu Alright, thanks :)

[intellimouseFTW]

Do you prefer the IE3.0 or Xai?

[Elementalflames1]

Same thing with my DA BE it feels great in my hand but I cant hit shit I love the xai but im forced to use my 9HD mat since the sensor fails on cloth mats. I just cant wait till SS brings out the SS Kana

[coldowner]

I have a deathadder but i dont like the hold of it shall i get the xai

[takasta]

@coldowner sure! haha

[BluEN1111]

@coldowner

DA senzor is the best

[mysticalisland]

@coldowner get xai

[coldowner]

I have a deathader i dont

[skaterobban]

I got the xai and the accel on it sucks... i might go optical... i got a deathadder and the sensor is very stable but the build quality is dogshit and feels like total crap. for some reason i cant hit shit with it. dont know what to get next

[AnimeReference]

steel series has never failed to disappoint me...

[111olbap]

It's ZAI, not X A I

[TehYesterdaysTrash]

steelseries blows ass period! razer tops all they have a mouse for everyone you just gota try them an youll never go back to PoS companies again enough said

[I3eta]

@TehYesterdaysTrash razer sucks ass and they feel like shit in the hand

[MrJerry160]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ eeeeeeeeeeeeeye

[handpro]

Xai or Deathadder ?

[gentel916]

@handpro i tried both but i think death adder is good if u have a huge hand but if u have the normal sized hands then xai and u can use it for left or right hands

[Elementalflames1]

Xai to me the best it only error is if you dont use HD based pads or a hard pad it has positive and nega acceleration. the sensor has 5% positive accel normaly but I still own on counter strike and other fps games with it. 5% acceleration isn't noticeable to me

[LockheedC130]

The Lachesis is a piece of crap? I disagree..

[AusShinDig]

You sound like HDstarcraft

[swaminetz]

@KiillWiithMe Well, it isn't FULL of hackers. There are some though, but not enough to ruin the game. So I suggest you go for it. :)

[swaminetz]

@KiillWiithMe Yep, by far the best mouse I've used to this day. It just feels so comfortable and the gliding is very smooth. Perfect for CoD4. :)

[arma182]

Well, people will always prefer what they have... If you buy a Razer you will prefer a Razer, if you buy a Steelseries you will prefer steelseries... soo, just buy which ever you like the most

[swaminetz]

Hehe I got it for 579 HKD today :)

[tindanian]

how does the side button on the xai feel? easy to press quickly?

[takasta]

@tindanian not as easy to press as the Deathadder, but a good tightness and response

[JimmeTan]

Xai or Imperator ?

[takasta]

@JimmeTan xai

[d7ffoavon]

@JimmeTan death adder :)

[Shaqkill14]

@JimmeTan i would say imperator my xai is broken and i only had it for two hours its my third xai thats broken in a month

[Klynx22]

Naga is best! Comfort with precision, and I cannot play without the 12 thumb buttons ever again.

[ripejak]

I think deathadder have a better sensor than Xai with no accel, no jitters, no prediction : just the perfect sensor but the Xai has a better grip.

Tell me if I am right Takasta !

[takasta]

@ripejak the liftoff distance is a little high on the deathadder, but i prefer the xai lol, sorry

[bushidofan876]

@takasta Do the buttons on the right side (so the side where your thumb is NOT) disturb you?

[Jay2097]

@takasta the imperator 4g has tunable liftoff

[ripejak]

@BRenCH2112

easy 100,000$ for buy deathadder and xai :D

[MadCrokodile1]

4:28 That's fingertip grip!

[MadCrokodile1]

Xai or Kinzu - Kinzu for me. :)

[ravciok]

xai or ikari laser ?

[Garshnuckle]

@ravciok I would go for Laser. I'm the one takasta sold it to.

HA.

[zBoss92]

@ravciok xai !



[proadvisedgaming]

@ravciok Xai

[irpro100]

XAI?  OR a 100$ WHORE???

[Rapagangsta]

Ikari or the Xai? Which is more comfortable? I can't choose between them. :/

[lazzermusen]

haris pilton or xai?

[FRESHED08]

i have a faulty razer lachesis 5600dpi its gone to shit, constantly freezes and now the lazer doesnt agree with me. should i buy the xai ?

[proadvisedgaming]

@FRESHED08 Yes !

[FRESHED08]

@proadvisedgaming but i hear that the xai is horrible too?

[Monavalefarm]

@BRenCH2112 $100, 000 then I will buy a xai with iy :D

[deenleyemovie]

Katy Perry or Xai ?

[ripejak]

@deenleyemovie

two <3

[kala6niko]

mx518

[Naughtyhobbit123]

"Steelseries has never failed to disappoint me with their mouses/ mousepads"

Lol, I dont think you mean that.....

[envek999]

Sex or Xai ?

[takasta]

@envek999 sex...

[snurre96]

@BRenCH2112 100,000 to buy 1000 Xais

[sqion]

@BRenCH2112 Xai

[sqion]

iPhone or Xai?

[proadvisedgaming]

@sqion Xai

[aelita12345678910]

@sqion but what about their new product i-mouse that is 900 dollars?

[gentel916]

@sqion xai

[theduke004]

No offense this was an annoying video to watch. You had a very difficult time describing different aspects of the mouse. Please speak fluid English when you review hardware. It gets annoying when there is constant stuttering and when you're not sure what word to use to describe something.

[danman789]

Deathadder, zai, or g700?

[ignacev8x]

@danman789 xai.

[danman789]

@ignacev8x woops, typo, didnt realise it until you reminded me

[ignacev8x]

@danman789 haha :D btw, dont buy the g700 it has some maccel you cant get out of it. buy the DA or the XAI, i have a DA and i really like it. the only thing i hate about it is the cheap materials, and that it seems to lagg a bit at some times (or maybe thats just my pc registering my commands too slow) idk, but really, the XAI seems way more robust and professional. i'd go for the Xai if i were you.

[danman789]

@ignacev8x ah ok, ive bee using this cheep logitech mouse and it look alot like the xai so i will get the xai~ thanks for the tip~

[ignacev8x]

@danman789 Np at all, but really, if you are good enough with your cheap mouse, and it dousnt have any problems like lagging or damned maccel, you should hold onto it, because when choosing a mouse, not even one is better than the one you've had for 2 years, (playing without mouse acceleration ofcourse) but still, yeah, you should upgrade, better soon than late in this case. :p

[danman789]

@ignacev8x ah ok, this mouse i have been using is now starting to fall apart so im just gonna ge the xai because i need a new good gaming mouse for my asus g74sx

[ignacev8x]

@danman789 good idea ;D

[Erklat]

@danman789 Best to try them if possible, but out of those three, I'd say Xai.

G700 looks really, really mean. I think it literally tears your wrist tendons apart when you use it for longer period of time.

[danman789]

@Erklat ah ok, i dont like heavy mouses so im not getting the g700, ive tried the deathadder and it feels really akward and i dont really like the arch on it so ill just get the xai cause it looks nice and simple and similiar to my current cheapo mouse!

[1337Fl0d]

If you got Vista OS you cant use XAI just by W7 and XP!

[rubkri]

hmm, zowie ec1/2, deathadder or xaI??

[takasta]

@rubkri xai

[TheRyanQ]

@takasta jesus you click fast

[skaterobban]

@rubkri I had the deathadder... its crap trust me. its useless if u game on cloth pad which are the best pads for gaming i got the xai and its the best mouse ive ever had

[ggoliathus]

@skaterobban I am using the Deathadder and its ok on Goliathus. Mayb it jus doesnt fir ur hand

[AjoGarang]

unfortunately the driver software ruin this mouse performance. it just cant support it. So many issues occured during the time you playing with this mouse :(

[Jakey113G]

razer mamba or steel series xai

[takasta]

@Jakey113G xai

[JeemOfRunescape]

@takasta Qpad 5K or steelseries XAI/Kinzu??

( whats the huge difference between Optical and laser )

[cinderblockstudios]

lol they have never failed to disappoint him

[tindanian]

im thinking of getting this mouse but have read that it has issues with cloth surfaces. I see you have a razer goliath, the same mousepad I have. How does the mouse work with that mousepad? would you recommend a new one if I get this mouse, like a SS QcK?

[takasta]

@tindanian nah i think it's ok! haha

[chopsoy0]

I skipped around the video and all I heard were ers and ums

[Meyohe]

can you change what the middle button does?

[PerformMovies]

What do u think about Roccat Kone plus ?.. Xai or Roccat Kone + ?

[takasta]

@PerformMovies definitley xai

[MadCrokodile1]

@PerformMovies i have used both, at the moment using kone[+] (and ss kinzu). in xai, i don't like the shape, the back is too wide. for me kone+ more ergonomic but for fps gaming it's little bit too bulky. for fps gaming i use kinzu. both xai and kone+ has same laser sensor which isn't good at all for my qck+ mousepad - sensor skips and isn't smooth like my kinzu. with kinzu i have best control for gaming. i primarly use kone+ for internet surfing and so on, buttons and easyshift are great. :)

[The78Predator]

DO YOU RECOMMEND THIS OR G500? BECOSE I HAVE NOW G500 BUT DONT KNOW IS THE XAI BETTER .Please Respond i need your Help! (:

[takasta]

@The78Predator xai

[GAMBI950]

And so XAI or deathadder ????

[takasta]

@GAMBI950 xai

[nafnaf0]

7:34 "the Lachesis was like 80 dollars or something, but that was piece of cr*p" - yes it is

[3674087574175895618]

would you choose this mouse or a deathadder? i cannot decide =[

[takasta]

@3674087574175895618 xai

[invict]

@takasta does your xai have positive accel?

I bought 1 xai and its giving me problems , the cursors just jumps from time to time , and at 5000 cpi it skips on any surface (qck,9hd,goliathusC).

Iam gonna send this mouse to rma today, but from what i have read this mouse has positive acceleration, and thats really bad for such a new "tecnology" , for instance the deathadder its much more old , and doesnt act up on any surface and besides of that it dosent have any type of acceleration.

Thz!

[matthewamac]

@invict Hve you set the exactaccel, aim and move to 0?

[MadCrokodile1]

@invict clean up the sensor, blow hard or use some stick. sensor is so accurate it goes insane for little amout of dust

[SuperNiko911]

now what mouse you are using ? you must choose deathadder or xai witch you will take ?

[takasta]

@SuperNiko911 xai

[shinjieva]

im just wondering if your still using the xai mouse? i had mine for a year and a half and now the problem starts with its clicking. i tired everything already. for some reasons it triple clicks or double in-game (cs.1.6) and windows. its quiet annoying. do you know a fix?

[takasta]

@shinjieva sorry not quite sure how to solve your probelm, and yes I still have my current xai

[DaMiAn3x4FUN]

@takasta What mouse mat would you use for the Steelseries ikari laser.

I have ikari and i dont know which mouse mat to chose.

[takasta]

@DaMiAn3x4FUN i'ts a pretty decent sensor which would do well with most mousepads - i would suggest any cloth mat - icemat / i-1 / not the destructor / 5L / SP is pretty good

[shinjieva]

@shinjieva are you having any problems with your xai? thanks for the quick reply

[jzongable]

@shinjieva i do have the same problem YES! the right mouse button for the middle finger is very hard to klick after 1 year, anyone knows how to fix this ? or even how to open that mouse, cuz i dont see any bolt holes

[shinjieva]

@jzongable to open the mouse. you have to take off the mouse skates. after that theres screws. its under ur mouse. you should also get some extra mouse skates. hyperglides are better then steel series.

[NearCry]

@shinjieva That's a common issue with mice, the only thing you can really do is to get a new one unless you know how to take it apart to fix the clicking mechanism

[pruik6]

i tested this mouse time ago it was hard to click the mouse buttons need a lot push power. if i buyed it get i used to the click or develop i finger strength so i can push it good in rts games

second question my friends xai mouse cant bind a keyboard button to the side buttons in the driver it is bugged have you the same problem if you bind a letter B on the mouse or TAB keyboard key?

[takasta]

@pruik6 yea - at first it takes some force, but it' seems like it gets looser after time and you get used to it haha. i dunno about the binds ><

[Jipzorowns]

@pruik6

the clickthing of the xai, will get loser and easier to click over time ;)