Evergreen's Genius Navigator 365 mouse, for idiots

Evergreen's testing the limits of convergence this morning with their new ¥3,499 ($33) Genius Navigator 365 mouse. It's a 1600/800dpi laser mouse and you guessed it, a gamepad all wrapped up in a single package. Neither of which we suspect works as well as a pair of dedicated devices. Look, we may not approve of your choice for this mouse, but we'll fight to the death for your right to choose it. Ok, maybe not this time.

[DarkLightConnection @ Feb 8th 2008 2:27AM]

What's so wrong about it? It looks like a good option for a laptop.... have to use the laptop's keyboard at uncomfortable angles for some "while mom talks with her ol' friends" gaming in another city == no more.

You have to carry a mini-mouse anyway, or I don't know you, but I find the trackpads pretty annoying...

Oh, and that doesn't look so uncomfortable as a mouse... at least not relative to mini-mouses, full desktop ergonomic mouses are another story....

[heyguy @ Feb 8th 2008 3:12AM]

Engadget has been extremely cynical lately.

[Zachary Stiles @ Feb 8th 2008 9:38AM]

*lol* Mini mieces make me die a little inside. When I bring my laptop places, I bring a full sized mouse. ^_^

[Sh.H @ Feb 8th 2008 2:48AM]

i don't see the point. what's wrong? that thing's selling well around where I live

[paul34 @ Feb 8th 2008 2:48AM]

TURBO!

[Dies Irae @ Feb 8th 2008 3:06AM]

Yeah! i dont see how is this device bad at all, pretty handy for those NES Laptop playing moments...
Well maybe Thomas is just jealous cuz he bought his Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 instead.
Nah i dont believe that either.
Whatever i dig the little sh!t.

[billedluh @ Feb 8th 2008 3:20AM]

arrested development ftw.

[Benji @ Feb 8th 2008 3:21AM]

What's so bad about it? I think it looks pretty neat. If it ever comes to the UK, I'll probably get one.

[Ypoknons @ Feb 8th 2008 3:25AM]

I could use a mouse / gamepad combo. If nothing else Engadget shouldn't be slamming innovation.

Could look a little slicker.

[Magnulus @ Feb 8th 2008 4:08AM]

I don't see why it would have to function so badly, considering just how little meat there actually is in many mice and gamepads. Sure, it won't replace a really good mouse and gamepad, but I personally don't have ANY gamepads.

Hell, I don't see why THIS is suddenly pushing the boundaries of convergence compared to the bloody numpad mouse!

[Atanas Boev @ Feb 8th 2008 10:41AM]

Who are you calling an idiot? :)

It would be cool if by closing the mouse it closes the game too. Perfect boss key.

[Darkest Daze @ Feb 8th 2008 5:03AM]

I'd buy it. (If I had a laptop)

[techieguru16 @ Feb 8th 2008 6:58AM]

wouldnt u accidentaly click the mouse buttons with ur right hand? w/e

it could be worse (or better) :)

[akarimco @ Feb 8th 2008 8:33AM]

Actually, their website says that the mouse functions don't work while the thing's opened up as a gamepad, so I guess you wouldn't have to worry about that at all!

[sinjinn @ Feb 8th 2008 7:33AM]

i like it

[akarimco @ Feb 8th 2008 8:29AM]

If it was wireless, I'd be in heaven right now... it looks perfect for some NES or even a little SNES if you can live with those 5 and 6 buttons as your L and R. Make a wireless one, and I'll be first in line.

[Chris @ Feb 8th 2008 9:34AM]

Seems kind of cool, if I was buying a laptop mouse and wanted to play a few emulators on the go it would be perfect. Whats the problem?

[Nick @ Feb 9th 2008 1:06AM]

if you goto the site, it actually shows that there really are L and R shoulder buttons, their just alittle tiny

[YoJIMbo @ Feb 8th 2008 10:56AM]

Please define, "idiot" in Engadget Terms, you cynical bastard.

Many Thanks!

[Jeff @ Feb 8th 2008 11:45AM]

they could add a thumb button that turns into SNES style R and L buttuns when open, i'd be all about it for laptop snes emulation.

might not be the prettiest thing ever, but i've seen mice that were uglier without any excuse.

[Jeff @ Feb 8th 2008 11:46AM]

*buttons

[tanooki2003 @ Feb 8th 2008 11:52AM]

Thomas Ricker again you prove yourself to us that you truly are the one who's the idiot here. You keep this up and your IQ level may fall as low as the US president's IQ, and that is quite a hard thing to accomplish.

[Slick @ Feb 8th 2008 12:42PM]

Check the Read link. It seems that there *ARE* L and R buttons! Especially in the third and fourth pictures.

Where can this be bought?

[Derbeste @ Feb 8th 2008 12:59PM]

I must say I agree with most of the posters here.

This thing looks great! I have nes and snes emulators and I'd LOVE something like this.

If this was in the U.S. market, I would definately buy this.

Why didn't someone think of this earlier?

Slap on wireless, and I'd pay upwards of $50 as well.

Lighten up, Engadget. You're supposed to ENCOURAGE innovation and new ideas....not stifle it.

[bartoron @ Feb 8th 2008 3:44PM]

The Voltaire-inspired quote at the end was pretty awesome.

Unfortunately, the mouse kinda sucks.

[Jeffler @ Feb 8th 2008 8:00PM]

Don't be too quick to judge Engadget...their Genius line is amazing value.

Case in point:

8x6" Genius Tablet w/Mouse - $59.99
5.5x4 Wacom Tablet - $139.99

In Canada...I've tried both and bought the Genius one because it worked just as good.

Would not be surpised if this is an awesome device in both ways.

[Shadowfox952 @ Feb 9th 2008 2:39PM]

It would be sexy if it swiveled rather than flipped.

[Shadowfox952 @ Feb 9th 2008 2:39PM]

or both.