ROCCAT Kova Gaming Mouse Review and Unboxing

[Jutte96LoL]

Nice mouse, but I have one question; can you put the lightings OFF, instead of the breathing/flashing modes?

[Reubenartmann]

Nice review

[etplayah]

i bought roccat kova one year ago, and today i had to throw it away. my advice is that dont buy that mouse .

[andreribeiro07]

The size, it looks like a g5?

Awesome Review!

[marcofcp]

Hi, can you program the left click button?

[AnEnglishSniper]

Whats better... This or Sharkoon fireglider

[95TurboSol]

:25 LOST!

[MYMAnarchy]

Cool opening bro :D

[SuperShaunSheep]

Daft Punk! :D

[Whatever4690]

2 types of mousers in this world,resters and clawers,im a claw guy so i like small mouses.

[TheWoWRevelation]

My imperator is pissing me off, not only do i have to contend with the z-axis prob (cant fizx it) but the left side of the chassis sticks out, so when i use it with the roccat SOTA and i pick up the mouse to reposition it, the laser does not track my movements. but if i use i with my steelseries RIFT CE mousemat, it works fine...god this is annoying. im always going to buy a cloth mat now.

[0ngus]

hey same, you're awesome! was wondering, i'm after a new gaming mouse and could you recommend one for me? i like small-medium mice with ergonomic shape. i've got a RAT9 but i'm gonna return it because i don't find it comfortable and find that the tracking is terrible. i've been browsing for mice but all high end ones seem to be of large size :(. thanks in advance

[GamingReviewsLive]

@0ngus Look at the SteelSeries Xai. That shape is not too big, and is comfy.

[BINZify]

omg my kova is` not woork so good :s

[ZeroDown88]

I'd like to employ your expertise if I may, which mouse would you recommend in the £40 category? My trusty logitech G5 is on it's way out and I'd like a suitable replacement (though looking for a change!)

Cheers! :)

[ZeroDown88]

@ZeroDown88 I might also add that I'm talking about gaming mice!! xD

[GamingReviewsLive]

@ZeroDown88 I would say look at the Roccat Kova [+], some of the sub £40 Razer mice, and the Logitech G500 might be an option too. Hope this helps!

[alexmends09]

kone + , kone or kova +? Lemme know.

[GamingReviewsLive]

@alexmends09 Kone [+]

[alexmends09]

@GamingReviewsLive I have big hands, hows the size? Thanks!

[GamingReviewsLive]

@alexmends09 The Kone [+] is quite big. The KOVA [+] is pretty small :)

[raycharlez]

what's the most comfy mice you have try'ed?

[Filipmkdd]

I'm left handed but this shitty a4tech x7 mouse made me play right handed :(

[strapko100]

What would be a better decision.this one or the Logitech mx518?

Yesterday my mx518 broke,and I dont know if i should get this or a second mx518.

[GamingReviewsLive]

@strapko100 the MX518 is maybe a little more advanced, but the Roccat drivers and easyshift make the Kova good, but make sure you get the new version, the Kova [+].

[MadCrokodile1]

@strapko100 roccat kone[+] would have same kind of grip like mx528

[ePsGaming]

Razer Lachesis Or This Please help.

[cssLAERMcss]

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[GamePreorders]

I'm getting this mouse as a replacement for my Logitech MX518 (which was perfect for me BTW, been using it for years). Looking for a good fingertip grip mouse and Kova seems OK since it's light, has thumb buttons like my old MX518, good optical sensor...

[Tropikal1991]

Polling rate of this mouse ?

[ZebbeSebbe]

this have a few glitches. You have to unplug it eveerytime you start your pc not for everybody but for me and alot more. But i don't give a shit because it's the best gaming mouse i've tried!

[Elledollar]

@ZebbeSebbe

it's a lock function

you don't have to necessarily unplug the mouse . Try to scroll up and down

[xFpsPwnagex]

I have the Razer Salmosa and DeathAdder 3G... I prefer lightweight, so i should probably get this instead of Kone concidering the price? Gonna buy Razer Carcharias too >< :P

[magican100]

Does it work good with the Roccat Sense mousepad???=P

[ukens1]

@magican100 it does, but i recommend you get the sota, it REALLY bloody gets accurate with the sota.

[RwpExor]

@denzcafe18 i bought it 2,5 years ago, and it "died" like 2 weeks ago.

[Oos17]

im looking for a wireless (gaming) mouse, and i dont want to spend a lot of money on it, which would you suggest? And also, which (wireless) keyboard would you suggest?

[ukens1]

@Oos17 there are no good wireless gaming mice, as wireless is hard to do, there are 2 tho, razer mamba (really expensive but good) and roccat pyra (cheaper, but not as good)

[zamurai88]

Nice Review!!

[RwpExor]

one question. which would be the best mouse for Call of duty 4? my Razer Deathadder broke and im searching for a new one. probs ´some1 can answer me the question :p pls :D

[GamingReviewsLive]

@RwpExor I would say look at a Razer one, or the new Roccat Kone Plus, or the Cyborg RAT 7 mouse!

[denzcafe18]

@RwpExor how old your is razer deathadder? just wanna know the lifespan of it coz im going to get 1 soon.. pls reply THANX! ^_^

[GonzovsNico]

0:37 , Roccat Arvo?

[MadCrokodile1]

i wonder why they give finnish words for name of their products :) first i thought roccat is finnish manufacturer :P

[KikoR11]

how do i configurate the buttons??

how can i convert the side buttons in control or in some numbers or double click??

[anderserlkker]

nice spelling, KO ehhhh VA

[wellingtoN25g]

my mouse in 2day ^^

[GeneralBaker200]

i like roccat^^ i currently use the raptor gaming m3 but it is "diyng" so the precision is shit now and it "stutters", so im waiting for the kova now

[joachimekstrom]

this mouse is awesome!

[capatchini]

you think this mouse will get well along with a QcK+ ?

[GamingReviewsLive]

@capatchini Yeah - its perfect with a QcK+. Thats the exact setup I use at the moment!

[windsong227]

lucky for having this products for free

[Miladman95]

Thanks :))

[Miladman95]

What is better in your opinion for a hardcore gamer :

Kova OR Kone?

[GamingReviewsLive]

@Miladman95 Probs Kone. More options for customisation and generally a more complex mouse for the hardcore Gamer :)

[GeneralBaker200]

@GamingReviewsLive but kova looks cooler and its cheaper

[KIGMushu]

Sorry for spam my internet was lagging terrible. :/ I was woundering if you could do a review of the Roccat Pyra mobile gaming mouse.I would realy appreciate.

[GamingReviewsLive]

@KIGMushu Yep, I have bothe the Roccat Pyra wired and wireless mice in my room at the moment. I've been using them before roccat even launched them, I helped test these mice! But yeah, a review willvbe up shortly when we are in the new studio :)

[KIGMushu]

Very good video !

Does Kova support Win 7 ?

[GamingReviewsLive]

@KIGMushu Thanks for your 3 comments lol! Yep, it fully supports all versions of Windows 7. cheers!

[Edgypaw]

Useless. You should have mentioned that the buttons are NOT configurable, as there is no driver. The standard windows driver does not even recognize them!

[monkeydunker]

Excellent review .Would five star if i could :)

[GamingReviewsLive]

@monkeydunker Ahha, thank you my friend :) A "like" is all I require, and your satisfaction of course is a big plus! Fuck the 5 stars, I've made you happy! Whey!

[iLuvMw2sMuch]

What is you'r microphone on the table?

[GamingReviewsLive]

@iLuvMw2sMuch Its a Behringer C-1U USB Condenser microphone. Costs around £50.

[pettystone]

i have zhe roccat kova its very great for gaming especiallly egoshooter

[sittttam]

That's such a great Review !! Good work ...thanks for that!!

[GamingReviewsLive]

@sittttam Thank you buddy! Appreciate the kind words!

[lilwayne450]

u rox

[GamingReviewsLive]

@lilwayne450 Thank you buddy! You rock too!!

[S3CT1ON]

lost music ?

[GamingReviewsLive]

@S3CT1ON Hell yea :)

[GeekStop1]

can u program the 5 buttons to macros like the WoW MMO gaming mouse???

[videosurfer69]

Seems like a decent mouse. Would of liked to see some form for drivers and maybe adjustable weights.

[GridPlanner]

nice review, well done

[GamingReviewsLive]

@GridPlanner Cheers! Thanks very much buddy :)

[MrTorbear]

My name is torbear and im from norway!

[GamingReviewsLive]

@MrTorbear Hello Torbear!

[TheSkytop]

how do u get all those roccat products? are u sponsered by roccat ?

[TriHawkStudios]

@TheSkytop Nope, just their CEO likes me ;)

[Tehmig12]

nice review, might order it soon :)

greetings,

[cherox]

I have to admit that you've selected the best background-music ever. Daft dickin' Punk<3

[fere12345]

thank you for the review, ! 5*

[XxMAestroX]

this mouse is total Garbage, i would not tby this firm a second time, u cant map the keys, the light has only 4.5 colors to choose from and the most important IT HAS NO SOFTWARE !!!!!! Why so they build mouses without software to configure WTF ????

[Mr9000and1]

Whats the differenc between Optical and laser??? Im a Fps gamer, My relfexes are really really quick, usually Im a quick see and shoot at the same time type of guy. I need to know if this mouse is as quick. Becuase i dont feel like buying a mouse thats not going to react as quick as my relfexes and my click

[Robster1991]

I totally regret buying this mouse, It worked for about 20 mins, then it stopped, the lights remained on, but the cursor would not move, I managed to get it working again after unplugging and stuff, but then restarted PC and it wasnt moving cursor, yet again. If I dont get a reply from roccat tonight I will get a full refund and stick with my good old logitech G9 which has been fucking awesome for years now.

[rtom098]

try out this: use the mouse wheel (scroll up or down) and the kova should be back.

[Robster1991]

Nah I tried that loads of times, Iv sent it back now anyway. Sticking to my good ol' logitech g9 :)

[zander798]

one more question, i hear that this mouse doesn't have the "ability to remap keys". what does this mean, does this mean that i can't make one of the side buttons trigger a push to talk, or are the buttons permanently set to a certain function?

[zander798]

how do you change the lights on this mouse? as in how do you customize your mouse using only the hardware and no screen? please let me know because i want to buy this mouse but im nervous of how the lights will be managed.

[GamingReviewsLive]

Ok, well there are two buttons on both the left and right side of the mouse. When you buy your Kova, you get a little booklet showing the different button combinations you need to change things like the colour and how the lights change/flash.

Its all very simple - just follow the diagrams you get in the box!

Hope this helps,

~Sam | Gaming Reviews Live

[demon69120]

Do you guys think I should buy this, or the Razer Lachesis?

[Wolf3nStein]

Buy this

[Mr9000and1]

The lachesis is to fking huge. If your an fps player, your going to have a problem moving around because its so heavy and it feels wierd when you grip it because of its size. I dont know about the Kova, Im still trying to get my hands on one to test it out

[alien102471]

I've recently bought kova and I am really glad of that mouse. but I need different mouse mat now XD

[woollerland]

i'm thinking about it, fast mouse to play crysis wars, i'm currently using a mx 518, its getting but "overused" plastic peeling & crap, and i have to lift my mouse up to move it fast enough, this is light, nice hand position and has good button control, i thinking of getting it

[aleximian]

man DO THE SOTA REVIEW

[bossieization]

whats best kone kova?

[FrazerMiller]

The Roccat Kone is the best Roccat mouse with 3200dpi, Hope this clears things up :)

[FrazerMiller]

One more thing the Kone is Laser, Optical sucks monkey balls

[TheFaiky]

probably kova, kone is having some bugs s:

[NoaAbood]

I'm using the IME 3.0 and it fits my hand quite well, i've got a big hand.

How's the size in comparison to the Roccat Kova? Can I clawgrip it?

[Ersguterjungeurgeste]

i have kova beste <3 1800 dpi sens 1.6 3st :P

[l4pt0p2]

is that palm grip or claw grip mouse?

[GamingReviewsLive]

@l4pt0p2 Claw grip this one :)

[l4pt0p2]

thanks =D

[knackig666]

noob

[ilibasic]

i have G9x now but i fuckt my scrol butten so i wanna buy a new 1. shold i get Kova or G500

[Vannras]

Depends. I can't say... I'm getting Kova. I'va had 2 G5's. I want roccat cause it's cool. but sure, go ahead with a G500. the G5 is still one of the best mices so I bet the G500 is fabolous :)

[YaarZePirate]

which is better?

latest?

Kone or Kova?

[o0somic0o]

any programmable buttons?

[GamingReviewsLive]

Not programamble, but all the buttons can be used in game for commands.

[lucaryholt]

@GamingReviewsLive great!

[AudioSharerKLS]

GRL, can i please talk to you over pm, or something. It a about and idea i got. It's not the Sota, leave that (:

[AudioSharerKLS]

@AudioSharerKLS Can't spell

[AudioSharerKLS]

Oh, man ;/ What if i am so lucky, that i comment on your video first (: I'm living in Denmark, and i could easily pay the porto (What is called in UK).

[AudioSharerKLS]

When and how are you going to give those Sota's away ?

[GamingReviewsLive]

Its Christmas soon.... ;)

It will be a UK only contest - say first few comments gets them on a video?? :)

[KeicoStudios]

What is bedst: Roccat Kone or Roccat Kova? Be onest! :D

[GamingReviewsLive]

Kova ;)

[Antsu666]

hey when are u going to give those mousepads away?

[asidy7trs93]

Do you get your shit for free from these places?

[GamingReviewsLive]

Yeah, the manufactures kindly send me their products to test and review, free of charge. Or sometimes in exchange for ad space on the site.

[asidy7trs93]

Just ROCCAT or do you ever get other stuff?

[GamingReviewsLive]

Yeah I get stuff from other brands - I've got ALOT of Steel Series Gear waiting to be reviewed at the moment!

[asidy7trs93]

well start reviewing that shit, NOOB! lol =D

<3

[TehRunescapeLolex]

wow really like the roccat stuff..and taito pwnz

[rtom098]

great review! :-)

[GamingReviewsLive]

Thanks!

[Prozac5647]

Yes

[ThatGuyWhoLovesGames]

wicked review im considering buying the mouse now

[GamingReviewsLive]

Cheers :) Will be a good buy!

[server4uorg]

kone had better packaging...

and i like it more :P

[TehRunescapeLolex]

wow my roccat taito is very good! it would be better with that mouse ^^

[GamingReviewsLive]

I also use the taito at the moment, and it works nicely with it :) Cracking mouse mat.

[TehRunescapeLolex]

ye i love it too with razer krait!

lovin it

thx for great reviews!

cya

and what game do you play?

[shehanster]

i was waiting for a review of this mouse on youtube thanx for doing it and a very good review as well cheers!!!

[GamingReviewsLive]

No problem, thanks for the feedback! If you enjoyed, please consider subscribing - I've got loads more ROCCAT stuff coming online in a few days :)

[shehanster]

subbed u long tym ago anyways keep up the good work cheers!

[GamingReviewsLive]

Ahha thanks! If I could learn all my subscribes names - I really would :P But unfortunately theres too many! :P Cheers buddy :)

[101ToySoldier101]

hi m8 awesome review lol loveing night cam catch ya later sam

[psychoman125]

Great review like always Sam =D

I've been in need of a new mouse, mine is starting to wear out, the mouse wheel has lost it's grip and makes scrolling very difficult now. Anyway take it easy buddy.

[GamingReviewsLive]

Cheers Josh :) Yeah - I've got two new mouse reviews waiting to be done - one of which is the most amazing mouse I have ever tested! So that might be of use to you :) Catch ya later :)

[Failure57]

Id like to see a review of the new keyboard arvo. :D

nice review as always, tho i still prefer kone.

[GamingReviewsLive]

Cheers for the comment - we'll see what Michael from ROCCAT PR sends me next time shall we!! Cheers :)