Wireless gaming mouse A4Tech Bloody R8: review, description, specifications and reviews

Probably, the American engineer Douglas Engelbart, who created the world's first computer mouse in 1968, did not even suspect how much his child evolved. The inventor came up with a one-button device in a square wooden case on metal disks intended for movement over the surface, which is connected via a wire to a computer.

But in a couple of years the gadget received the first update, which changed its design, added buttons, and the disks replaced the ball and rollers. After the mechanical mice appeared optical, and even later wireless. In the end, they began to distinguish not only the form factor and the internal device, but also for the purpose - ordinary (office) and gaming. Just to the second type is the optical computer mouse A4Tech Bloody R8.

Equipment

Here you look at the packaging, and it creates a feeling that there is something really worthwhile inside. A cardboard box resembles a book, primarily because it also opens. It is executed mainly in gray and black colors. The front side of the "book" is decorated with an image of the manipulator and the corporate logo Bloody in the form of a bloody right hand. And it can be seen around the perimeter of the box. All the rest of the information, which, probably, is more than in the instructions, concerns the merits of the gadget, but more on this later.

The mouse lies in a plastic tray of red color. There you can also find USB charging cable, nano-receiver, USB extension cable, stickers in the form of the Bloody logo and instructions for A4Tech Bloody R8, which does not contain a word in Russian. Although this is not so important, because all the useful information is on the package.

Design

The one who worked on the design of the mouse, obviously hatched the project in my head for a very long time. You can not think of anything like that. Moreover, the aggressive appearance of the device adjoins with high practicality. Take, for example, the design of A4Tech Bloody R8, from above it has a skull pattern. Its shape is symmetrical, as it should be, so the mouse itself has a two-sided symmetry, which makes it convenient for any hand.

From the bottom, the wireless gaming mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 has four legs of red color, repeating the outline of the base. Look great, but the point is not this. They are made of metal with special technology Xglide. Super-slip, strong and sensitive - on such legs "rodent" will run more than one hundred kilometers.

In favor of appearance, you can note the rubberized matte surface of the gadget, both in the area of the buttons, and at the point of contact between the thumb and little finger. This positively affects the grip of the palm with the device. In addition, soft plastic is more practical than rubber, which wears out quite quickly.

Ergonomics is important!

Convenient arrangement of control elements of the mouse is of great importance, especially for the game version, which is the A4Tech Bloody R8. The USB receiver for communication with the computer is in the recess made in the base. Well thought out. During transportation, the small part will not be lost anywhere, at least without the device.

In addition to the main three buttons, the mouse has an additional two under the thumb and three under the wheel. Their purpose is to switch between modes that are configured in a special program. There is also control of the sensor resolution, for this purpose it is necessary to quickly make the wheel flash with a double click, after which, by rotating it, you can proceed with the settings. True, the software responsible for most of the settings is often updated, and with it the key assignment is changed. However, they can always be reconfigured.

All this is done for a reason, but only for the convenience of users. This is evidenced by the flexible setting, and the correct form of the device, and the quality materials used in its manufacture. The hand does not get tired, judging by the reviews, even after hours of working with the mouse.

Features & Features

On the characteristics of the manipulator, there is much to say. First, it uses an optical sensor, made using the technology Holeless Engine. Thanks to it, the sensor is reliably protected from dust, which can further cause interference.

Impressive and the response time of the mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 - 1 ms is enough for the computer to understand what is required of it. Other characteristics are also noteworthy. The resolution of the sensor is adjustable, its maximum value is 3200 dpi. The device is quite durable, the buttons can withstand up to 10 million clicks, and the legs - up to 300 km of mileage. A big plus is the availability of wireless signal protection due to Wireless Guard technology, which allows you to synchronize and monitor the signal, and also to select a channel for reliable connection without interference.

It should be noted and multifunctionality of the mouse, which manifests itself in three game modes, customizable for the left button. To be precise, there are four modes, but the latter will have to be bought. And there is no need to adjust every time, everything is stored on 160K of internal memory.

Software

Now about the unique software that developers are so proud of. After all, the wireless gaming mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 can fully open its potential only with the Bloody 5 program installed. It should be noted right away that a player with average gaming needs will easily manage without this utility.

The program would not be so interesting if it was intended only for customizing and expanding the functionality of the mouse. No, the interesting thing is that it is able to work with four modes, which are called kernels (Core) in another way. Each of them is suitable for certain needs, and some offer additional opportunities.

How it works?

Very simple. The gaming mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 can be adjusted for several types of games. For example, Core 1 is more suitable for real-time strategies and first-person games. Moreover, the reaction to the button press here is the fastest. Here you can also set up key assignments, sensitivity and response time.

The second core (Core 2) has a narrower specialization. Rather, the general settings are the same, but a new Guns tab is added. For fans of ordinary FPS-shooters this is the most suitable mode. It's about the three keys located under the wheel of the mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 - 1, N and 3, which are tied to the left button. Thus, for one press it will be made one, two and a series of three shots respectively. Even snipers, judging by the reviews, are satisfied, because they can change the CPI so that it's easier to aim.

We pass to the third core (Ultra Core 3), which is intended for FPS-shooters, involving shooting from a large number of weapons. Here the settings are even wider, especially for the sniper rifle, and the Guns tab has received the Ultra prefix. In addition, it became possible to attach macros to additional mouse buttons A4Tech Bloody R8, and after working with the tab Headshot, you can configure shooting from certain types of weapons. To be honest, everything is so confused here that it will take several days until understanding comes to what's what.

And finally, the fourth regime. By the way, in Bloody 4 it was paid, and in the new version such necessity has disappeared. But to rejoice early, not everyone will get out of this swamp. In a nutshell, this is the mode for online RPGs, where for simplicity, you can combine several keys into commands using the Oscar Macro and Super Combo tabs. If it's completely unclear what is not surprising at all, and the mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 wants to adjust - we are looking for a round icon with a question mark inside, where more or less explains what the essence is. However, here even the instruction is, however, in English, but for many it will not be a problem.

Autonomous work

Some players are probably interested in how long the wireless mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 keeps its charge. Quite a logical question, because it can during a hot shootout "get out of the game" and wrap events in an unfavorable for the player side.

The device has a built-in 600 mAh battery, which should be enough for 12 hours of continuous use. In general, if you do not live in the game, this should be enough. But everything will depend on the intensity of pressing the buttons. In extreme cases, the mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 can be connected to a USB port.

Conclusion

To convince someone that this is an ideal mouse for computer games - there is no sense. After all, many of her immediately cut off wirelessly. And they do not care that manufacturers do not consider this fact a limitation. Although during the use of actually problems with the response of the mouse did not arise.

Precisely, we can say that the game mouse A4Tech Bloody R8 is interestingly designed in terms of design, handy and is a device with a very wide functionality. True, you will have to be patient with the original Bloody software of the fifth version. But, most likely, in the future these efforts will be rewarded.