Is Redragon Mouse Software Necessary for Customizing Buttons and DPI?

[Ernest]

I recently bought a Redragon mouse and noticed there’s dedicated redragon mouse software available. Does it really improve performance, or is it just for RGB and basic settings? I’m especially curious if it helps with macros, gaming profiles, or fixing tracking issues.

 

[rebeccareed]

You will surely require the software in case you intend to do something other than the factory DPI cycles. Windows is not capable of remapping side buttons to particular keyboard keys or making multi-key macros. It is actually quite light relative to other applications such as Razer Synapse so it does not heavy load your system or consume much of your RAM.

 

[AnnP111966]

No, not the 15MB of bloatware on your huge SSD! How will your PC ever survive? It is a mouse driver, but not a crypto miner. Install the software in case you want the buttons to work as you paid money to have them. You will not miss a paperweight with pretty lights, so you had better pass it.

 

[Evelinawright]

In fact, the polling rate is the most vital reason why it should be installed. These mice are default at 125Hz or 500Hz most. When using a high-refresh display, you must use the software to set that to 1000Hz to reduce the input lag. It can also be used to change the debounce time which is needed to eliminate problems with double-clicks as the switches wear out.

 

[Ghausmakin]

Frankly, I simply put it on, switched the RGB to Rainbow Vomit, the DPI to Too Fast To See, and proceeded to forget what the new thing was. 10/10 would be willing to install it again just to get my desk to look like a rave in the 1990s. It is worth it due to mere aesthetics.

 

[megamind]

Watch the source of downloading it. The official site of Redragon appears to be a time capsule dating back to 2008 and they tend to pack the drivers in the form of a .rar file due to some reasons. Fifty percent of the time the software is an otherwise generic reskin of a generic driver. It is effective, but you should not get the illusion of high-end polish.

 

[Lugwig]

The per-game profiles are indeed a complete game changer! I have mine configured to make the side buttons my skills in my MMO game, however, and this is where it changes instantly to a low 400 DPI sniper profile when I fire an FPS. The software automation is surprisingly good in a brand that is considered a budget.

 

[ethanwalker]

Install it. Change your settings. Store it on the built-in memory of the mouse. Uninstall it. The software does not have to be running in the background the mouse recollects everything. Simple as that.

 

[jameswill8520]

And why not buy a programmable mouse when you are scared of the program that programs it? It's literally in the name. "Programmable." You simply have to press the download button and cease to over-think about it. It is not that profound, and you are half-lacking the features of the hardware at the moment.

 

[Olivier]

Onboard memory chip is the actual worth. By clicking apply in the software package, the particular settings are flash-programmed to the MCU of the mouse. That is, your macros and DPI steps will be effective even when you insert the mouse to a console or a work laptop which does not have an ability to install third party software.

 

[Ragnar Lothbrok]

This was also a problem with me until I noticed that my mouse was stuttering when flicking rapidly. It happened that the software had a Lift-Off Distance setting which was far too large in regard to my specific mousepad. Adjusting that single slider increased the accuracy of the sensor by twice. You only need to ensure that you take the precise version of your model.