Weird Old Computer Mice: Yahoo, Ballskin, & Pistols
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Unboxing and testing even more weird old mouse devices on a Windows 98 and XP PC! Checking out an 8D Smart Mouse from Yahoo, a smelly and off-putting baseball mouse with a rubbery skin, and an optical mouse for FPS games that looks like a lightgun but isn't.
● LGR links:
/ lazygamereviews
/ lazygamereviews
/ lazygamereviews
● Archive of the Yahoo 8D mouse drivers and software:
archive.org/details/yahoo-8d
● All background music licensed from:
www.epidemicsound.com
00:00 Three Weird Old Mice Intro
00:43 Yahoo! 8D Internet Smart Button Mouse
09:17 Champ Baseball Sports Mouse
15:41 MonsterGecko FPS Pistol Mouse
#LGR #Retro #computer - Наука та технологія
Many years ago at E3, I got that gun mouse to take home and review. Suffice to say my bag got searched at the airport and the look of disappointment on the security officer's face when they realized it wasn't a real gun was palpable.
LOL great story!
thats so funny actually
"MOM ITS HAPPENING WE ACTUALLY CAUGHT A BADDIE"
that guard when he thinks he gonna be a hero .....
Bro really was hoping he'd find a criminal to justify his existence
@@randomnameseventythree2255 Certified NPC behavior lmao
Man i love that you actually spend time into putting in subtitles, makes my life a whole lot easier lol, thanks man
Glad they're appreciated!
I second this. I'm 80% deaf so unless I'm in a silent room I can't hear my phone. With the subtitles I can watch your videos anywhere
Does he sneak in extra jokes and Easter eggs like Guru Larry?
I don’t “need” subtitles but I’m just sooo used to always watching movies, tv and youtube with them. I just like that I can quickly look at them if I misunderstand something that was said. Especially nice with accents. So yes, always appreciated when a creator takes the time to make official ones instead of relying on the auto-generated ones!
Hard same.
That pistol mouse seems like a real shot in the dark from a marketing perspective, but I'm not sure they hit the bullseye on their target market.
Haaa
I think they shot themselves in the foot with that product. It wasn't the silver bullet they expected.
“So you can put other ball skin on it” is something I never thought I’d hear Clint say but here we are
In this week's episode: Clint is intimidated by a stinky brown ballskin, yet continues to touch and smell it anyways for some reason.
@@jasoncarswell7458 This is what I came to the comments for at this point in the video.
You should definitely do a weird keyboard video if that's possible
I've been planning to! There aren't as many odd keyboards but I certainly have enough to make for a fun couple of episodes.
Maybe the zboard?
@@LGR If you do, find yourself a Microsoft Sidewinder X6 keyboard, not totally weird but its detachable numpad could be an interesting thing.
Ah, so an average laptop keyboard review?
@@Cyberdeamon yup it is
That pistol mouse was my go to for Half Life 2 for years after I found out I couldn’t afford a Novint Falcon. Thank you for covering it.
I appreciate the sexy cartoon lady in the box cover too...
never heard of a Novint Falcon before. just went down a rabbit hole. holy fuck i did not expect that. crazy device!
The Novint Falcon was pretty weird too, its difficult to keep your aim still and the real recoil was neat but made it harder to play lol
It's one of those things that might seem silly at first, but I can kind of imagine how a pistol-mouse would work for first person shooters. Makes me want to try it for myself.
@@arnox4554 same here, glad I'm not the only one
The ball mouse demo was such a traumatic experience. I'm curious how long the stink lingered. 😂
Clint, I just wanted to thank you for all the years of content. From the very ancient abandoned mall videos to the Christmas clone to Oddware, you've grown so much as a channel and provided so much content. Thank you.
Thanks for continuing to watch, I’m glad it’s still entertaining!
I forgot he did abandoned mall videos. That must be how I found my way here
@@Randoplants I went back and found them after and they were glorious. The mall is my town is abandoned but no one told them it is lol
@@Randoplants In an alternate universe Clint became Dan Bell.
it's oddly funny every time Clint made that mouse skin slap like a latex glove
It slaps like your mom
As a guy I was very familiar with that technique
@@willbill808 Oh dear.
😆
@@willbill808as a girl I was very familiar with that technique
Hey man I know you'll probably never read this, but I just wanted to thank you for being one of the most consistent creators I've had the pleasure to follow. Been watching your videos for over 10 years now, and I can honestly say there's nothing that makes me feel more comfortable, and instantly relaxed than turning on one of your videos. Thank you for creating such a safe space on the Internet and for helping me branch out my interests and be a more well rounded person.
I appreciate that, and I hope you continue to enjoy the show :)
I agree. The typical jazzy music is very complemenary and relaxing too.
That quick cut after the batter gets beaned was perfect. 😂
Years ago I commented on an LGR video that I never expected to hear Clint say "that's one clean ball bay." Today I get to add the phrases "different ball skins" and "don't see too many brown balls, usually they're gray or black, white even" to the collection. Thanks for the mental images. Oh and the laughs 😂
Oh and I think Ashen's big brown couch and Clint's classic "if woodgrain was a fabric" recliner should battle to the death. Or star in a buddy cop flick together.
Go go gadget copter!
This is just the gift that keeps on giving
OMG! That gun mouse was a terrible product that I just had to have! I remember buying mine at a Fry's Electronics in Sacramento CA. And wouldn't you know, Far Cry was the first thing I played with it. Wow, what a trip down memory lane. We basically had the exact same experience and feelings about it too. OMG I'm just taken back.
Man, that Yahoo mouse had so much potential. If you could have bound the "8D" joystick thingamabob to WASD or the arrow keys you could have a pretty usable one handed FPS setup. Not to mention anything else you could use it for, video editing, writing, drawing, etc... There's plenty of use cases for weird, programmable interfaces.
Using your index finder to move the joystick for an extended period of time seems like a recipe for hand pain and discomfort, but that does seem like an interesting use case. DOOM may work well for it, though a normal joystick could also work.
I was thinking that exact same thing, maybe moving to the thumb spot would make a better spot for long term use but it could be cool to bring something like that back in some shape.
@@trulyinfamousIt would be good for accessibility. Gamers who can only use one hand.
It sure is a shame such a mouse does not exist... oh wait, I'm literally using my Razer Naga for exactly this type of stuff, and it is glorious.
I'm amazed that nobody is talking about the extremely classic LGR couch you did the intro sitting on. I remember that from years ago, and what a wonderful sight after all this time!
That batter getting hit by the ball just before you turned it off made my day.
Same, I chuckled :D
🎵Three weird mice three weird mice, see how they track see how they track...🎵
That 8D mouse brings me back to a time when the popular thought was that all programs and technology would be internet-based moving forward. In a way it was, just not in a way anyone could predict.
I like how Clint is a bit of a gun nerd too, recognizing the weird design choices.
You think he is? That would be a good video !
@@TheGMan.lazy gun reviews
He had good trigger discipline too lol
I seem to remember early ergonomic mice being similar to the pistol one before they settled on the modern ones that give you an angled hand positions instead of fully vertical, the sensor put way forward on the device rather than cantered is also interesting in that it allows moving left/right by twisting it. As goofy as it is, there seems to be real merit to the idea, I think if it was designed like a joystick handle instead it would be functionally the same but considerably more comfortable.
I tried one of them and wished so badly they come in larger sizes. 3D printable DIY mouse platform where the switches and scroll wheel can be put to whatever wild shape is should be already a possible thing, but its not yet :(
@@Shiruvan If you're going that route, It shouldn't be difficult to convert an existing mouse as long as it only uses regular electrical switches, just solder wires from the original switches to the location you want
Yay! More weird mice stuff! Keep the mouse stuff going because this getting out of hand.
I actually have the pistol mouse and it is on a shelf about 3 feet from me :) I got mine back when they were released. Actually got about a dozen from the manufacturer as giveaways / prizes for our LAN party group we used to have back then. Snagged one for myself from the giveaway pile as it was so different for a mouse ;)
I wanna try that mouse pistol myself. Certainly better than the "demon gun" you covere d before. I can also see it as a way to avoid the pain of sliding your underside wrist over the table.
I agree that the right click mouse should be at the mag release button instead. Having ring finger trigger is awful with anything.
a freaking pinky button would make more sense than what they came up with lol.
being left handed i use my ring finger as the shoot button for everything lol
It's technically one of the earlier vertical mice. However janky it may seem, it should do a decent job of alleviating wrist pain / carpal tunnel.
The location of the secondary button is actually similar to some European pistols which have a magazine release "paddle" (example Walther P99)
@@Sangueffusor Those are fine as because it's a paddle, but a button? Yeah, still a no for me.
I really like that mouse pistol. Certainly miles better than that Demon Gun you covered a while back.
Vertical mice are a thing though. If you have wrist problems.
@@cpt_nordbart i tried one a year ago, it's not completely 90" like a pistol would be.
Glad to see you are using good trigger discipline on your mouse.
Man I felt exactly the same thing as you about the gun mouse. At first when you showed it I was like…jeez. But then when the first person view came up it felt oddly right. Excellent video Clint!
I appreciate that the second mouse comes pre-scalped. Usually it's a chore to scalp them after you've defeated them.
Looks more manscaped than scalped really.
The voices of my slain brethren cry out in unison! By Grapthor’s hammer, They shall be avenged
@LGR .For some years your videos ment a lot to me, been trough some hard times. Really really appreciate … your videos always keep me going and stay positive and stronger. Thank you from the Netherlands. Peace to you all ppl
I'm really glad to know that the videos have proven helpful in any way at all!
Thank you for the comment and I hope you continue to enjoy :)
I kind of like the idea of having a joystick for scrolling. Seems like it'd be more natural to just hold down rather than spinning a wheel. It also makes horizontal scrolling easy.
Just so you know - I noticed the good trigger discipline despite it being a mouse ;)
Great vid!
Love your videos LGR. Super chill, and super interesting and informative as well.
Well, If I had the Yahoo 8D mouse, I would use the Data Zoom in SimCity 2000. It would be very nice. Great video as always, LGR. Cheers from Brazil!
I totally should've tried that feature with a game to see how it works. Especially with full screen games.
Missed opportunity!
@@LGR Blurbs episode?
@@LGR I was waiting to see if you would pull up an RTS type game such as StarCraft to try that 8D mouse. Of course, a game like SimCity would've been awesome to try with that mouse.
@@LGR Blerb!
Lemmings maybe it'll be very helpful with the zoom. Or not, haha
i love your channel because i'm fascinated with the things you cover and i love old computer tech like this, but there's no way i could personally interact with every one of them. so i really like how much depth you go into with these odd bits of computer history :)
Always love watching any sort of content you post,and seeing the old chair from the VHS era of LGR was really neat! Side note: I noticed your copies of Windows 95 in the background, I just recently bought the CD-ROM version
I think Ashen's big brown couch and Clint's classic "if woodgrain was a fabric" recliner should battle to the death. Or star in a buddy cop flick together.
I've been enjoying this. It feels almost like an offshoot of oddware, but cause of the sheer number of weird mice it's almost it's own category now too.
Yes!! Love watching your videos while I have my breakfast, makes for a cozy start to my Fridays. Love seeing all the wacky mice people have made over the years!
As a gun enthusiast, I was actually impressed with your trigger discipline and that you used proper terminology when talking about the gun mouse!
How did I not know about computer pistols 😅
Thank you for the content and your continued commitment. Your presentation is soothing, fun and relaxing and your videos have always been something I can rely on when I need cheering up. Thanks man.
I'm glad you are still arround making Videos like that. Thank you.
Too many "insert joke here" moments with all these mentions of D's and balls in this video 🤣
I had my reservations about the last mouse that you showed, but as soon as you pulled up far cry, and took the first shot, I knew I had to have one of those just because. That was awesome!
Stuff like this, just one of many reasons why I love this channel :)
I love the smell of decomposing hydrocarbons in the morning.
I was hoping you'd try that pistol mouse on an FPS, and it's cool that it worked well!
I like that janky UK localisation on the Y! mouse saying "Programme" - even the ZX Spectrum said "Program". Data Zoom honestly looks like an awesome feature - I think I need to find something to do it on modern systems!
The "flesh mound" mouse is disconcertingly skin-coloured - frightening to think it exhibited a will of its own, and didn't want to go left.
Once I saw the gun mouse out of the box, I guessed it *might* be good for FPS - would love to try it. Cheers!
'Program' has always tended to be used in relation to computing. I guess it fits easier for one thing.
You may say "janky", which is entirely unfair, but the language would be natural to us Brits. Even "programme" would be regarded as perfectly normal. And yes, we do take "maths" at school (never "math")
@@michaelhall6178 2:34 Looks like janky localisation to me.
Absolutely love the James Webb telescope background picture you have! It's always nice to see you dig out some oddware mices too ofc!
Do you know what else I neat? Clints surprising amount of knowledge when it comes to firearm Terminology! Im impressed. Normal people couldn’t tell you where the trigger is let alone the slide release and ejection port. Props to you, man.
Is there anything better than a little LGR Oddware on a Friday afternoon?! I think not!!
I suspect I may have had a variant of that Champ mouse as a football (⚽ not 🏈) for my Amiga, though they did align two of the pentagons with the centre of the buttons. I do remember the smell being really strong too.
Thank you for the subtitles ❤
Hello Clint, just wanted to say thanks for your videos, you have such a pleasant demeanour.
Ahhh a LGR video to relax to
coincidently, i was starting to design a mouse with a joystick mousewheel, so someone can hold for scrolling instead of spinning a wheel, while it might be cool to have sideways scrolling, i might opt for single axis based on your review of the yahoo mouse
That "YahOOoooo" at 0:43 really got me :D
13:26 "Anyway.. Well.. This is a terrible test" *Proceeds to aim and pitch the ball at the batters groin*
I would have absolutely loved that pistol one as a kid lol
How about a mouse ranking/spreadsheet? I am curious to how the bad ones are in relation to eachother. Same with the good oddware mouses.
Honestly that gun mouse has potential as crazy as that sounds 😂
An updated sensor with with more ergonomic thought put into it, throw in some haptic feed back and better tactile buttons and a trigger and it moves from a gimmick to more novelty and something I'd actually use to play single player fps's when bored lmao.
Thankyou so much for uploading the software for the yahoo mouse! Ive had the mouse since 2001ish but i didnt have the software anymore. My ibm model 95 will be forever in your gratitude 👌
I want to see LGR climb to immortal in Valorant using a ball mouse and that miniature mousepad. Show the zoomers how it’s done 😆
I was thinking vandal head taps with the gun handle mouse lol
the 8D mouse actually seems like a good idea to me. I would like to have a mouse with that
Co-signed. I would just want the stick to click in for a standard middle mouse button (like sticks on modern game controllers).
[And a less stupid name, but that would probably have happened if it did catch on.]
Yeah you could probably get some really useful bindings set up for CAD/editing/etc.
ASUS has a modern take on it with the ROG Chakram (and wired Core variant) - it has an analog joystick under the thumb. And a separate wheel.
amazing! such a fun series!
I could see that 8D mouse being *mildly* useful for late 90s graphic design or editing, with the whole "scroll diagonally across your canvas" and "instant window change" functionality included
What keyboard is that? Looks and sounds nice!
a Vortex Multix Dolch!
It's been a while, but I can finally binge watch four months of LGR.
Clint knows some basics of a firearm and has some ok trigger discipline, considering it's not a real gun. Nice
Yeah it honestly surprised me a bit that Clint knows more about guns than a _lot_ of our esteemed lawmakers lol
I always have appreciated the consistent content this man provides. 👌
I love that you actually let yourself enjoy something! So many times with this type of "check it out" content there is always this negativity. Even in the video like you said, you were hating, but came around to it and I just don't feel like that happens often enough. Great video, subscribed for sure!
Love the videos man keep it up buddy thanks
This video is amazing to watch.
Another good video.
Love to see more weird mice...maybe some weird keyboards too.
Clint! I love your videos. I've been watching (and subbed) since your Sims 3 review videos, which I still watch. Keep making good content!
It's always a treat to discover those kind of computer mice!
Ball skins made me chuckle 😂 nice odd mouse oddware thing, sir
the pistol mouse is made for when you join the computer gang.
I appreciate the sniffing of the ball, true dedication to providing all details of these products. 10/10 professional mouse critiquing
Really enjoy these weird mouse videos.
I'm glad that I connectioned to the Internet (online) so that I could watch this fine video!
The most nostalgic part of the video for me was the old LGR chair. Cool that you still keep it around in your new place.
I'm suprised at Clint's knowledge of various handgun parts, thats fun and neat to have in the review.
In this episode: Clint is intimidated by a smelly brown ballskin, yet continues to touch it anyways.
Imagine getting shot by police for carrying that gun mouse in public and the headlines that would spawn from it.
I caught this video late, but I have the FPS Pistol Mouse! It's in it's box, safely tucked away in my closet with some other peripherals. I 100% agree with your take: it was weird at first, but there's something strangely tactile and immersive using that mouse to play a shooter. Great video!
Lol gun mouse has all the same issue I had when I tried a vertical mouse to try and alleviate wrist issues.
xDDD i love ur reactions oh boy i do enjoy the passion for the STUFF
Man, so cool to see the classic LGR chair again.
Watching LGR and eating cheezits in bed before getting up at 6:00 AM for work…
Clint, we have 2 of those gun mice with box, was gonna send you, glad to know you have one.
Those programable buttons are way ahead of their time from what I know about mice. I have a G900 and my favorite thing about it is having an alt tab button, it's great both for games and more work related actions.
Get a Razer Naga, that thing is a beauty for exactly that kind of stuff.
Hey, you still have the chair! Awesome!
You sure find the weirdest mice. The baseball one looks so off-putting and I must say, seeing you flap that skin on it was a bit painful to watch. Lol.
I hope you still have more odd mice and random oddware to show us, it's really interesting.
"The Yahoo 8D ... mouse features a mouse cord with a swing test of 5000 swings @ 150g weight. This provides a better flow of data and allow more mouse movements"
😂😂
Every day is a good day when there's an LGR weird mice video
I enjoyed that gun mouse alot thanks man.
That gun mouse seems like the cure for my carpal tunnel
Oh man, I used to own one of those gun mice. I remember thinking it was the coolest thing when I first got it, and the metal trigger was neat. Probably only used it once or twice in actuality because it was really hard to control.
I can already see the "LGR Plays with Double D's" UA-cam Poop.
love these videos
Digging the Windows editions displayed on the shelf....so Rad !! (Had to use a 90's term there).
That 70s/80s chair is just awesome, so much nostalgia for me 😊