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$25 SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse at JB-HIFI

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$25 SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse at JB-HIFI
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Lacinod on 22/06/2009 - 18:35 files.ozbargain.com.au (2121 clicks)
Last edited 24/06/2009 - 07:15

The SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse, usually sold at $150, can be found at JB-HIFI for just $25.00! That's over 80% off!

This mouse is one of the best gaming mouses and the gaming clan MYM all use this type of mouse.

I initially heard about this mouse selling for $50 at JB-HIFI, so I went today to the Maribyrnong store (the one across HighPoint) and asked them if they have any in stock. They had 2 in stock and said it was actually $25 (an image of my proof of purchase can be found by clicking the URL).

I bought one and when I came home and started using it, I can definetely say this is the best mouse I have ever used. It is ultra smooth and fits perfectly for my hand. While gaming, I can already feel myself getting better. I have tried the Logitech MX518, Microsoft Sidewinder X5 and Logitech MX900 and I can honestly say the Ikari is better.

So go now and get this awesome mouse for a crazy price.

Last I checked in Melbourne, Maribyrnong has 1, Preston has 1, Werribee has 2, Geelong has 2, etc.

EDIT: The optical mouse is $15. That's a huge bargain as well.

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  • AndyLedHead on 22/06/2009 - 21:14
    +8

    It is ultra smooth and fits perfectly for my hand.
    lols.
    Thats what she said.

    • kez55 on 22/06/2009 - 21:26
      +2

      Haha i was going to say that until i saw your comment. :S
      Nice find but my G9 kicks ass on all levels.

  • Kranbone on 22/06/2009 - 21:41
    +1

    Is it better than a Logitech G5 (this is what I currently use)?

    • kez55 on 22/06/2009 - 21:46
      +2

      It really depends on personal taste. I suggest you look at reviews for it and just check before you buy it.

  • hx on 22/06/2009 - 21:50
    +2

    Thx for the post,

    just got one in preston, another one left is SteelSeries Ikari Optical for $30.

    • BOC14 on 22/06/2009 - 21:56
      +1

      Optical doesn't compare to Laser though is using for gaming purposes.

  • CiA on 22/06/2009 - 22:02
    +2

    mym is dead ;)

  • illumination on 22/06/2009 - 22:30
    +1

    This looks good.. anyone know if it's available in NSW too?

  • acinod on 22/06/2009 - 23:01
    +1

    Might be avaliable in NSW. Just check it with them. Because the database at Melbourne shows $25.

    • hx on 23/06/2009 - 00:50
      +1

      hey mate, how do you access the datebase of jbhifi, is it open to public?

  • TeaEarlGreyHot on 22/06/2009 - 23:16

    I couldn't find this product on the JB Hi-Fi web site, here's the product's web page.
    I note that it's a corded mouse,,, so that isn't a problem for gamers then?
    \_/7

    • Zero Sydney on 22/06/2009 - 23:19
      +1

      I thought gamers like corded ones as their latency is lower so they get a faster response, and they can also have a much higher USB polling rate (instead of 125hz they go up to 1khz (well that's what I read in a magazine)). In regards to my comment I could be completely wrong also.

      • TeaEarlGreyHot on 22/06/2009 - 23:22
        +1

        I was wondering if it was an issue with w'less technology and inherent data rate limitations…
        The product spec's back-up exactly what you've stated ZeroDude - Polling: 1000 Hz
        \_/7

        • djkizz on 23/06/2009 - 08:36
          +1

          I thought that Ascii pic was a toilet until I read ur username…

          BTW - Nice find on the mouse!

    • cyssero on 23/06/2009 - 01:06

      The biggest problem for gamers and wireless mice are batteries. There's nothing worse than having your mouse die in the middle of some serious fragging. Happens too often for it to be funny. My wireless batteries need replacing at least once a week, and just before they die the battery status is "High".. great.

      Only reason I still use wireless is because I picked up the uber cheap Microsoft Wireless Desktop 6000 that was posted on OzBargain a while ago :)

      • TeaEarlGreyHot on 23/06/2009 - 17:34

        "I picked up the uber cheap Microsoft Wireless Desktop 6000 that was posted on OzBargain a while ago"
        I also picked up a MS W'less Desktop 6000 (v1) about a year ago when the 30% cash-back was on and more recently a MS W'less Laser Mouse 6000 v2 for a steal. I've been very happy with them, but then I'm NO gamer…
        \_/7

  • shiny1 on 23/06/2009 - 01:07

    Great deal! $25 for a mouse of this standard is a very good bargain indeed. I have a g9 myself and I love it. I don't know how this performs, but at $25, who cares?

  • atlas on 23/06/2009 - 01:23

    Might get one just to try out…

  • acinod on 23/06/2009 - 06:27

    I didn't access the databases publically. I had to go to JB-HIFI myself and ask them to look it up for me.

  • HueyData on 23/06/2009 - 08:40

    Discussion thread on Whirlpool.

  • dancube on 23/06/2009 - 10:22
    +1

    Picked up the last one at Camberwell this morning.

    Narre Warren had 11 in stock and they should be able to order one in to your local store if you need one.

    • con4n007 on 23/06/2009 - 10:28

      hi dancube
      was it $25 or $50 as stated in whirlpool forum?

      • dancube on 23/06/2009 - 10:46

        Marked as $50, paid $25.. it's $25 on the computer

    • atlas on 23/06/2009 - 14:15

      Damn you buddy, was going to head down this morning too lol. The guy is ordering in from Narre Warren for me, already paid. Should be arriving next few days. $25.48 paying by Amex.

    • malignau on 23/06/2009 - 20:16

      I just got the last laser mouse from narre warren this arvo. There are still maybe 6-8 optical mice for $15 if anyones interested =]

  • Timski on 23/06/2009 - 11:06

    25… man who cares, I might just get one regardless or to use as a spare.

    • jaxon on 23/06/2009 - 11:22
      -1

      .. or sell it on ebay lol

  • punter1 on 23/06/2009 - 11:40

    this is not wireless, is it?

  • Broden on 23/06/2009 - 13:02
    +1

    Price matching possible?

  • anarky on 23/06/2009 - 13:58
    +1

    Just got the last two from Loganholme, Macgregor is sold out, last one's in QLD are at Robina.

  • HoracePinker on 23/06/2009 - 14:37
    +1

    Nope none at Robina I got the last one an hour ago, cheers OP

  • bashar20 on 23/06/2009 - 14:44

    did anybody find any in Sydney?

    • acinod on 23/06/2009 - 17:11

      Well since some people got it in QLD as well, then should be available in Sydney and even the rest of Australia xD

    • kamp on 23/06/2009 - 17:43

      I checked 2 stores in CBD but there were none.

      • acinod on 23/06/2009 - 18:18
        +1

        CBD's usually run out of stock really quick.

        Try areas away from the city.

  • tanqqqqq on 23/06/2009 - 17:26

    Anyone seen any in Perth?, if there is i would rush there right away.

    • denlife on 23/06/2009 - 22:52
      +1

      I bought one at Melville today, I rang before and put it on hold. I couldn't see any others on the shelves. Nice mouse. Thanks to the OP for the heads up!

  • Cronium on 23/06/2009 - 18:14
    +1

    For those in the ACT, Woden should have 3 left. Civic, Belco and Fyshwick have none.

  • shiny1 on 23/06/2009 - 19:02
    +1

    Liverpool NSW did not have any

  • Broden on 23/06/2009 - 19:33
    +1

    Will check Erina and Tuggerah NSW tomorrow and let you all know.

  • illumination on 23/06/2009 - 21:28
    +1

    In NSW, the only stores where they had stock were Waringah Mall, Rouse Hill and Miranda but all only had one each if I remember correctly. I myself managed to only get one, and I'm yet to receive it because I'm getting one transferred from another store to my closest one.

    • Broden on 23/06/2009 - 22:53

      So you checked every store in NSW? Or did you ask JB for which stores had stock?

      • illumination on 26/06/2009 - 11:49

        I asked which stores had stock lol

        • h4lcyon on 27/06/2009 - 14:10

          I tried the same thing in Brisbane with no luck :(

  • mrtango on 23/06/2009 - 23:47

    Is there any left in Perth/WA?

  • sydaust007 on 24/06/2009 - 00:01
    +1

    None in Macquarie Centre Store, Sydney

  • Corthalis on 24/06/2009 - 00:20
    +1

    Thanks for this. Picked one up in the Cannington(WA) store. Was quoted $25 over the phone but I ended up paying $15 as that's what the price tag was!

    • atlas on 24/06/2009 - 02:35
      +1

      You may have picked up the optical ($15) instead of laser ($25).

  • acinod on 24/06/2009 - 07:16
    +1

    Edited first post

    Added the fact that the optical is also $15 now.

    BTW I've checked in Melbourne that there are still some in stock in Werribee and Geelong. So either tell your store to order them from there or go there yourself.

    Though you'll need to hurry.

  • emerson on 24/06/2009 - 21:22
    +1

    thanks guys, picked up one at TTP in adelaide. City store was out so i had to trek out to TTP.
    now to test on a mac, anyone used one on their mac?

  • h4lcyon on 25/06/2009 - 12:53
    +1

    None left in Brisbane!

  • Seeyounexttuesday on 25/06/2009 - 13:16
    +1

    Thanks got my vote.
    Just picked up 1 from Preston 25 bucks can't go wrong. They still had a optical there, also saw 1 optical in Heidelberg JB yesterday.

  • Philrocks640 on 25/06/2009 - 21:57
    +1

    None at Hornsby westfield

  • Xandak on 27/06/2009 - 11:19
    +1

    I got a optical from Narre Warren (vic) for $15, there was about 6 left Tuesday night when i was there, no lasers.

  • atlas on 28/06/2009 - 01:47

    Received mine from JB Camberwell today. Quite an impressive bit of kit for $25. It is certainly wider and lower than my G5, and I think this probably suits my large hand (6 ft tall). With the g5, my pinky and thumb were often left with no where to rest. The Ikari seems to suit the hand shape naturally.

    In terms of quality, I'd probably have to give the nod to the G5, although not by much. The button press on the G5 feels a bit better, bit more of a solid click. Nice to see the Ikari also has the braided cord line like the G5 as well.

    All in all quite happy with the purchase. Not sure if it's any better than the G5 besides the shape, but we'll see how it fares in my next round of CS!

    FYI, the guy mentioned that two other people had asked the Camberwell store to source 2 more laser mice. He said he couldn't get any, and that mine was the last.

    • acinod on 28/06/2009 - 22:32

      WOW your pretty lucky to still be able to buy an Ikari Laser in Melbourne.

      In terms of performance, the Ikari Laser is extremely impressive. I tried moving it around on my table and it was like those things you move around on an Air Hockey table. Almost like there's an invisible force between the surface and the mouse. Feels awesome.

      • atlas on 29/06/2009 - 22:01

        It was a transfer from another store so I had to wait a few days for it to arrive.

        So far… I'm not quite convinced the shape is for my hand. Can't get quite as comfortable as the G5 as yet. Will persist though.

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