Logitech G - MX518 Series
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G MX518 Legendary Gaming Mouse
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Last updated: Dec 11, 2025 Scoring
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"Hope I still have mine, I should've kept it. ... Turns out I still have my old MX518 mouse. ... You can replace the cord?? ... Was it easy to replace the cord and at low cost?"
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"I have two, mx518, 20+ years old and 15+ of that was daily use. Still works. ... Zero issues with either ever. ... for daily office use I'm sure it would last for years still."
"I still have and use mine going on 19 years. ... Had to replace the cord at one point."
"it delights me to hear that there are mx518s still in use. ... I was so sad when mine finally gave out a few years ago. ... I've held onto its corpse in case I ever have the time to learn the skills to try to repair it"
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"I use the two side buttons as an extra ctrl and alt if my hand needs more focus on the WeSAD movement."
"If the game has all the handy stuff in a 15 key 1-5 c1-5 a1-5 then maybe I'll bind it to 9 and 0 for ultimates or movements or things I wouldn't use reguarly but still need a key for."
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"Mx518 g pro if you want the old shape."
"a little bit on the chunky /heavy side but since i always used this shape of mouse i prefer it this way"
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"I have two, mx518, 20+ years old and 15+ of that was daily use. Still works. ... Zero issues with either ever. ... for daily office use I'm sure it would last for years still."
"I still have and use mine going on 19 years. ... Had to replace the cord at one point."
"it delights me to hear that there are mx518s still in use. ... I was so sad when mine finally gave out a few years ago. ... I've held onto its corpse in case I ever have the time to learn the skills to try to repair it"
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"I hesitate to use in a gaming use as the cord can only take so much abuse before it eventually fails"
"Had to replace the cord at one point."
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"I wish they had wireless."
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"I just use the MX518, which is already a "2 button" mouse ... I use the two side buttons as an extra ctrl and alt if my hand needs more focus on the WeSAD movement. ... If the game has all the handy stuff in a 15 key 1-5 c1-5 a1-5 then maybe I'll bind it to 9 and 0 for ultimates or movements or things I wouldn't use reguarly but still need a key for."
MX518 1st gen is the greatest mouse of all time.
r/pcmasterrace • The 25 most recommended gaming mouse according to Reddit (in the past year as of Jun 2025) ->This shape is so good I got myself a MX 518 Legendary in 2019 and still have it.
r/windowsxp • Some older Logitech gaming mice ->"Finalmouse Classic Ergo", followed by the good old "MX518" were the only ones that really worked for me (I've tried a lot from Razer, Logitech, Lamzu, Zowie, Vaxee, Xtrfy, etc.)
r/MouseReview • What is the best ergo shaped mouse you ever used ->I bought a second one after I wore out the first
r/LogitechG • Today I realized I've been using this mouse for over 18 years ->I went from MX518 to G5. The G5 had adjustable weights in the tray, as well as replacement grips, which could really change the overall size and shape of the mouse, or different textures - one grip was smooth, another textured. I've now moved onto the G502 Hero - another good sized mouse, adjustable weight, plenty of buttons and software to support remapping them. Nice having a dpi thumb button to help with sniping, having that bound to a much lower dpi for precision work, and much higher for normal.
r/gaming • Why was the Logitech G203 considered to be the best gaming mouse of all time? ->Loved these, still use the g mx 518 as I just can’t seem to find something as comfy to me. I dread the day it dies.
r/LogitechG • Some older Logitech gaming mice ->Actually, that isn't what I want. What I want is a brand new mx518, but I just refuse to pay like $150 for a $50 mouse - and that hero sensor has been around half a decade Newer doesn't automatically = better, especially with mice
r/buildapcsales • [Mouse] MSI Versa 300 Wireless Gaming Mouse - $18.12 ->I have one and don't really use it because I find the G13 + MX518 a very easy to use combo. Any reason to give the G600 another chance if I already own a G13?
r/LogitechG • I need a mouse like this in my life ->Try looking for a sealed MX518 on ebay or an online seller. Might be your best option.
r/pcmasterrace • Help for a mouse that fits my hand ->Although its a G5, I really hope they bring back MX518 back. I should've bought 10 when Legendary Edition released and not 1. I hope they do a wireless one.
r/LogitechG • Today I realized I've been using this mouse for over 18 years ->MX518 legendary, long handed dude... thank me later? lol Shits been a NEED in my life since the original mx518 came out... the damn things are perfect for my hand.
r/MouseReview • In need of a mouse that fits big/long hands. ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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