A player has modified their Logitech G502 into a bow. The mouse not only looks cool, but it can also actually be played with. The user shows in their video how they play Overwatch with the “Hanzo Bow Mouse.”
The YouTuber Bohrium has presented his gaming mouse on YouTube. It is not just a mouse, but a special creation.
For the mouse is inspired by the design of the character Hanzo from Overwatch. And the bow is not just decorative, but is actually used for gaming. Inside the mouse is a Logitech G502, even though not much of it is visible anymore. According to Logitech, the G502 Hero is one of the most popular gaming mice that the manufacturer sells.
After so many people asked him on reddit how the mouse works, he released a tongue-in-cheek review of his mouse on YouTube.
How does the mouse work? When you pull the bowstring, you activate the left mouse button. Pulling the string allows you to hold the mouse button down and charge the bow in Overwatch.
The YouTuber himself describes this as a “truly immersive experience.” He confidently adds that it is probably “the best bow mouse that has ever been made.”
Unusual mouse for Hanzo players
Who can game with the mouse? Both palm and claw grip players should be able to game with the mouse. The YouTuber demonstrates this in his video and introduces the grip types again. We have embedded the video for you below.
Those who only touch the mouse with two fingers (fingertip players) are likely to have more problems with it. Because the bow cannot be controlled as precisely.
What else can the mouse do: Additionally, the player has made some precautions. If the bow breaks in the middle of a battle, you don’t have to despair. Because the bow is easily replaceable.
Also cool: You can shoot real mini-arrows with the bow mouse and shoot at toys.
However, we at MeinMO can also recommend you good gaming mice for shooters without bow-shooting function.
Other users are excited about the bow mouse
How other players react: On reddit.com some people have already reacted to the Hanzo mouse and are impressed.
- “The best modification I’ve ever seen in this sub[-reddit]. Congratulations.”
- “As someone who has played Overwatch almost every day for years, wtf, this is what it’s like when Hanzo always kills me.”
- And on YouTube, someone writes: “Finally an innovation in the mouse world”
On YouTube, the modder also presented gameplay with the mouse:
Can you buy the mouse anywhere? It is a modification of a Logitech G502, so it is very unlikely that you can buy this mouse anywhere. You can find the Logitech G502 Hero, by the way, in the MeinMMO mouse leaderboard of 2021.
| Palm Grip | Claw Grip | Fingertip Grip |
|---|---|---|
| The hand completely encompasses the mouse. Fingers, palm, and heel rest on the mouse. The contact area between hand and mouse is the largest here and the movement is usually minimal. | Fingertips, thumb, and part of the palm rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand does not touch the mouse. Precision is controlled by the wrist, allowing for quick movements. | Only the thumb and fingertips rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand is free. Movement comes from the finger joints, allowing for precise movements. |
This would actually be a business model, a special mouse for the many Hanzo players among us or for a special collector’s edition of Overwatch 2. One can dream.
What do you think? Do you miss this Hanzo gaming mouse in your collection or do you think it’s an interesting gimmick?
