Mac gaming is going from weakness to strength, but the Magic Mouse is holding it back. Apple needs to redesign it to make it better for comfort and performance.
For the first time in years, I’m genuinely excited about the Mac’s gaming prospects. This year looks set to be a great one for Mac gamers, with hardware and software finally aligning to bring a bounty of great games and blistering performance in every area.
Well, almost every area. You see, there’s still one thing that is holding gaming back on the Mac. No, it’s not the range of games or the performance of Apple’s computers — it’s the Magic Mouse.A gaming hindrance
Compare any of the best gaming mice to Apple’s Magic Mouse and one thing will instantly become obvious: they look nothing like each other. Most gaming mice feature ergonomic shapes and a few extra buttons that can be customized to your own controls. The Magic Mouse, meanwhile, is a low-profile white pill that doesn’t appear to have any buttons at all (it does, they’re just blended into the body).
The reason for the disparity is clearly the different use cases. The Magic Mouse is built for productivity and general use while gaming mouse are intended for, well, gaming. Apple’s device has a flat surface so that you can use it for gestures, something almost no other mouse offers.
It’s a clever feature, but let’s face it, it’s pretty much useless if you play a lot of games. If that’s your pastime, you want a mouse that’s easy to grip in fast-paced games. The flat Magic Mouse, meanwhile, is a slippery slab that can swiftly fly out of your hand in first-person shooters.
