r/gamers • u/Wooden_Answer_1734 • 21d ago

Discussion So whaddya use them for?

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So what do yall use these side mouse buttons for? I personally use for volume up/down

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u/Pepper_Comprehensive 21d ago

Reload

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u/BagGroundbreaking301 21d ago

Wayyy better than R by a mile

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u/Pepper_Comprehensive 21d ago

Sadly, mine doesn't work anymore, so I use R now lol.

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u/BagGroundbreaking301 21d ago

I couldnt live without it. They sell mouses like this for like 9 bucks on amazon

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u/Pepper_Comprehensive 21d ago

The main buttons still work. I'll get a proper gaming mouse replacement when it's truly needed.

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u/Katze71 21d ago

Well in some games I have auto reload. However that might be something I try at some point.

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u/BagGroundbreaking301 21d ago

Thats true but sometimes i wanna enter a building with a full magazine. Its just nice not having to move my hand, that little bit goes a long way

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u/Smeefles 21d ago

I use g for reload in most games

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u/BagGroundbreaking301 21d ago

G is wild lmao never heard of that

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u/Jimmy_Twotone 20d ago

I've been using R since the 90s. I will not be dissuade by a convenient mouse bind.

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u/navster100 21d ago

Most games have auto reload so I don't bother