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GameBall Thumb - Limited Edition (Preorder)

$ 69.00

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This is your last chance to get a Limited Edition (LE) model of GameBall Thumb. In stock and now shipping!

 

GameBall Thumb  is the world’s first thumb trackball mouse developed specifically for the computer gamer. We leveraged our learnings from the original GameBall and incorporated the gaming specific features wanted by the community.

The Limited Edition (LE) model includes a red ball with a red base and will only be sold for a limited time. The Standard Edition (SE) will have a black ball and all black body. The Standard Edition model will go on sale once the Limited Edition version is sold out.

GameBall Thumb is a collaboration with ProtoArc. The two companies have agreed to explore future projects together. This relationship is a great opportunity to leverage the benefits both companies can offer and create some exciting new products. You can find out more about ProtoArc here.


Features:
  • Wired or Wireless operation
  • High resolution Pixart sensor
  • 6 native DPI settings up to 5,000
  • Built in precision button
  • RGB lighting
  • No additional software needed
  • Ceramic bearings
  • Kailh switches
  • 1000hz polling rate (Wired & Wireless)
  • Built-in adjustable base (20 degrees)
  • Rechargeable internal battery
  • 6 button operation (left, right, middle, back, forward, precision)
  • Detachable braided cable
  • Removable ball for easy cleaning
 
Compatibility:

  • Windows 8 or later

  • Mac OS X versions 10.10 or later

  • Popular Linux distributions

  • Chrome OS

  • Android 5 or later

 
Specifications:

  • Pixart PMW3325 Sensor

  • Wireless 2.4Ghz (includes USB Receiver)

  • 5.12 inches (130mm) long

  • 4 inches (102mm) wide

  • 2 inches (50 mm) tall

  • 900mA Lithium battery

  • Battery life: 30 - 90 days per charge based on usage

  • 34mm size ball

  • Kailh GM2.0 20 million+ switches

  • DPI levels (300, 600, 1200, 2000, 3000, 5000)

  • 1.8m detachable braided cable (Wired operation & charging)

  • 1000hz polling rate

  • Weight 190g / 6.7oz

  • FCC and CE certified

 

For international customers: please note that shipping costs do not include any additional taxes/duties that may be required. Click here for shipping and tax information


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Open image in slideshow, GameBall Thumb - Limited Edition (Preorder)
Open image in slideshow, GameBall Thumb - Limited Edition (Preorder)

Customer Reviews

Based on 47 reviews
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Kamil Wolter
Best thumb trackball out there

This is hands down the best thumb-operated trackball on the market.

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Prokop Mikulášek
UPS sucks

Not only have I not got the product I paid for because UPS delivery sucks and without notifying me they sent my order back to UK as I "did not want it" according to them. But I also had to pay another 85 USD for customs duty. Thank you, I will definitely not order from you or anyone in UK any time soon.

I am very sorry about this. I will look into this and make it right. I will refund the first order and ship you another one DDP shipping, so you won't have to pay duties. We changed to DDP shipping after your order to try and avoid issues like this.

Again, sorry for the hassle.

I am glad we were able to work out a solution for you.
Eric

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Sam Portland
Not perfect (like the regular GameBall) but probably the best available

As others have described, there are some features that could use higher-quality components (scroll wheel, back/forward buttons) and there is a lack of a built-in compartment to hold the wireless transmitter (like the Logitech models have). However, the quality bearings, main L/R switches, & USB-C port make this the best thumb trackball choice currently available on the market.

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Michael Herman
Pretty good with some caveats

The ball itself is very smooth and I like the feel of the buttons. The battery life so far has been excellent. I wish the sensitivity toggle was under the pinky (as it is on some older Elecom thumb balls) but that may be personal preference. My biggest complaint is the lack of a slot for the dongle. I use the magnet for the angle paddle to hold it when it is not in use, but I think this is a pretty major oversight as every wireless mouse I have used has one. Overall I'm happy with it.

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L. B.
4.5 Stars, Excellent Choice

GameBall Thumb has been great to me. I had some difficulty with the layout of the original GameBall (although the overall quality was fantastic) for certain mouse functions. The Thumb makes playing RTS/MOBAs much smoother and I use it most of the time now. I find that the adjustable base is plenty sturdy and holds strong on normal use, and personally I don't find an issue with the additional button placements. Wireless option has been extremely convenient for small work spaces and traveling with a computer.

The only half-complaint I could imagine is that the ball seems a bit less smooth than the original when spinning, but it works well and accurately.

For the price point, I think this is an excellent option and I can say I easily prefer it over similar thumb trackball mice I've used.

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