Genius X-G510 Optical Gaming Mouse Review
Genius includes a disc containing the software for the X-G510 or it can be downloaded from their site. As shown above the software features three tabs: Main Control, Mange Macro, and Advanced Setting.
Main Control
The program will launch in the Main Control tab by default. Here we can customize the 7 different “buttons” on the Genius X-G510 to many different functions. We say 7 because the left button on the mouse must remain the left click function- a smart idea as some might configure the mouse incorrectly.
The two buttons featured on the left and right side respectively, are where most will input some customization.
As an example, the program could allow the left button to become your copy button and the right will be the paste.
We feel like the X-G510 could be vastly improved by adding at least two more side buttons. This would be much more convenient for the user.
The software also allows you to set 3 profiles, which may be customized to your exact needs.
The LED light options can also be customized as shown in the photo above. You can configure the pulse speed or the intensity of the light. We would have loved to able to change the blue to some other color.
Manage Macro
A macro, in short, is a set of predefined commands or key presses that the user creates. The possibilities are endless, but this function is usually used by gamers. The X-G510 software includes a Manage Macro tab where you can create, import, export, set a delay and more.
Genius also included some basic and additional functions in the Manage Macro section of the software as shown below.
Advanced Setting(s)
A gem in the software is the Advanced setting tab. Here we can do things like increase the polling rate to 1000mhz. If you need the sensor on the X-G510 to be more accurate there is an option to “enable advanced sensitivity” for the mouse.
When we were playing games like Fallout: New Vegas, the mouse performed well. There were times when the mouse felt like it was just a tiny bit “off” and increasing the DPI and polling rate of the mouse fixed that off feeling instantly.
