As part of the ROCCAT Smart Desktop Management System (SDMS), the Kova[+] Max Performance Gaming Mouse fits seamlessly into the angular, stealth-look of the series. SDMS has become a byword for performance-focused gaming with its series of perfectly-coordinated products that offer optimum handling and improved ergonomics.
Design Details
PRO-OPTIC GAMING SENSOR
For lag-free gaming at 400, 800, 1600 or 3200dpi
EASY-SHIFT[+]™ BUTTON
Dual-assignment buttons and mouse wheel for twice the number of functions
V-SHAPE ERGONOMIC FIT
Comfortable design for left or right-handed use
ROCCAT™ DRIVER
With Macro Manager, predefined Macro Presets and Sound Feedback
SOFT-TOUCH COATING
Specially coated casing for optimum control
MULTICOLOR LIGHT SYSTEM
Choose your favorite colors from a palette of 7 colors + different effects
Features
- MAXIMUM PRECISION PRO-OPTIC GAMING SENSOR
can be configured at 400, 800, 1600 or 3200dpi
- EASY-SHIFT[+] BUTTON DUPLICATOR
assign two function to the buttons for 8 additional functions
- ERGONOMIC V-SHAPE
for left or right-handers
- ROCCAT DRIVER + MACRO MANAGER
including predefined Macro Presets for games, multimedia + office apps
- SOFT-TOUCH COATING
for comfort + confident control
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ROCCAT
GRIPTECH SIDE AREAS
with non-slip stabilization zones
- RUBBERIZED MOUSE WHEEL
for optimum grip + comfort
- CUSTOMIZABLE LIGHT SYSTEM
choose your own favorite custom color
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SOUND FEEDBACK
profile, dpi and sensitivity changes are read aloud
- 7 (+2) MOUSE BUTTONS
preset with the most important main functions
3200 DPI GAMING SENSOR
The maximum precision optical sensor effectively reduces pick-up flight. The resolution can be configured at 400, 800, 1600 or 3200dpi at the press of a button.
EASY-SHIFT[+] BUTTON
Thanks to Easy-Shift[+], the mouse buttons as well as the mouse wheel can be duplicated and assigned macros & functions giving a total of 16 functions available at any one time instead of the usual 9.
MULTICOLOR LIGHT SYSTEM
The driver offers you a palette of seven colors to choose from cast an atmospheric aura over your desktop if you activate the rotating or breathing effect too.
Technical Specifications
- 3200dpi optical gaming sensor
- 130 inches per second maximum speed
- 30Gs of acceleration
- 1000Hz polling rate
- 16-bit Data Channel
- 2m USB cable
Additional Info
DimensionsMax. width 12cm x approx. 6.5cm max. length
Weight
Approx. 90g (excl. cable)
System requirementsWindows XP/Windows Vista 32/64-bit/Windows 7 32/64-bit
USB 2.0 port
Internet connection for driver installation
In the package
ROCCAT Kova[+]
- Max Performance Gaming Mouse
ROCCAT
ID Card
Quick Install Guide
Instructions in EN, DE, FR, ES, PL, RU, TR, DK, FI, SE
The Easy-Shift[+] button
THE DUAL-ASSIGNMENT FUNCTION FOR MOUSE BUTTONS
The perfect design with 7 (+2) buttons, but more functions than ever before?
Its possible with the ROCCAT Kova[+], thanks to the Easy-Shift[+] button.
FROM OFFICE TO GAMING ...
Over the years, the computer mouse has developed depending on its area of use from a 2-button mouse into a real marvel of buttons and functions. Gamers in particular like to have a load of buttons at their disposal so that they can selectively and quickly execute as many commands as possible.
THE PROBLEM: ACCESSING THE BUTTONS
Nowadays, some gaming mice are often teeming with extra buttons so that you can access as many commands as possible at the same time with the end result being that every usable piece of real estate on a mouse has been utilized to the max making it increasingly difficult to accommodate new buttons from an ergonomic design perspective. As a result, they are increasingly difficult to access with your fingers making it more complicated to use the mouse and increasing the time it takes to get used to the mouse after youve bought it.
So, how can you double the number of button functions on a mouse without needing to sacrifice ease of use, accessibility and ergonomics?
THE SOLUTION: ROCCAT EASYSHIFT[+]
ROCCAT manages to overcome this problem with a sophisticated invention the Easy-Shift[+] Button Duplicator. Thats the name of the practical side button on the mouse which doubles the amount of functions on the Kova[+] in one fell-swoop.
EASY-SHIFT[+]: ASSIGN TWO FUNCTIONS TO THE MOUSE BUTTONS
Easy-Shift[+] allows two functions to be assigned to the mouse buttons and mouse wheel. In terms of the way it works, the Easy-Shift[+] button is very similar to the Shift key on a keyboard. If you hold down the Easy-Shift[+] button on the Kova[+] and press one of the other standard mouse buttons at the same time, you execute a second function (=dual-assignment).
This makes it possible to assign each individual mouse button, as well as the mouse wheel (up/down/depressed), not just one, but two individual functions increasing the number of functions that are available at any one time from 9 to 16.
What's more, the driver includes handy, predefined functions for each mouse button plus the mouse wheel (see table) you can even assign your own macros to the buttons.
EASY-WHEEL
In addition to Easy-Shift[+], the Kova[+] also comes with the Easy-Wheel function. Keep the Easy-Wheel button held depressed and you can adjust the volume level, change the sensitivity setting, switch between Game Profiles and even use Aero Flip 3D function in Windows 7 just by scrolling the mouse wheel.
PRACTICAL MACRO COMMANDS:
The range of macro commands, covering many games and even office applications, that are integrated in the driver is a good example of how to use secondary button assignments with the help of Easy-Shift[+]. Among other examples, here youll also find multimedia functions which you can use to launch, as well as control, your media player using just the mouse.
For instance, the mouse wheel can be used to adjust the volume level as soon as you hold the Easy-Shift[+] button depressed.
To go with that, the left and right mouse buttons can then be assigned Previous/Next Track functions in combination with the Easy-Shift[+] button. At the same time, the mouse remains really intuitive to use so much so in fact that the ROCCAT Beta Testers didn't want to do without the Easy-Shift[+] button after just a short while using it.
One huge advantage of Easy-Shift[+] is that it gives you a huge range of functions, yet the buttons remain optimally positioned and easy to reach. Ultimate ergonomics and maximum functionality can finally coexist in harmony!
YOUR OWN MACROS IN COMBINATION WITH EASY-SHIFT[+]
The Kova[+] also comes with the award-winning ROCCAT Macro Manager. Use the Macro Manager to create short or even very long and complex command sequences for your applications and games. Just like the predefined ones supplied with the driver, these custom macros can be assigned really easily to any one of the mouse buttons and of course as a dual-assignment in combination with the Easy-Shift[+] button.
