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MadCatz RAT 8+ (Cable)
84.90 CHF

MadCatz RAT 8+

Cable

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  • Volko82

    2 years ago •
    purchased this product

    Grief with Software

    FOR ALL WITH DRIVER PROBLEMS.
    .NET FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION ERROR
    SOLVED HERE

    Here are the hurdles I had to overcome to get the configuration software running:
    - The software is not included
    So I googled Mad Catz and downloaded     the 64.exe from the manufacturer's site and executed it.

    - Error message: .NET Framework 3.5 not installed (wtf? it's already on board with Win10).
    I'll spare you my learning process here, I spent about 30 minutes googling, which wasn't necessary.

    ACTIVATE .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5 UNDER WINDOWS 10:

    HERE IS THE SOLUTION:

    Press Windows key -> type SYSTEM CONTROL.
    -> Programs
    -> Activate or deactivate Windows features
    -> .NET Framework 3.5 <------- tick box

    bang, driver installed and ...?
    Here I would have expected the software to start, but nothing, not even in the tray menu. Using the start menu search, you find a Mad Catz folder that doesn't help either...

    So where does an older and more experienced user look last?
    Correct, on the DESKTOP *patch*.

    Plug&Play is different, so 1 star off!

     

    Pro

    • awesome mouse

    Contra

    • Software installation
    • Windows 10 compatibility
    • Software is not included
  • sgitkene

    4 years ago •
    purchased this product

    Not as convincing as 10 years ago

    I was looking forward to a worthy upgrade for my old R.A.T. 7. That mouse has lasted 10 years now. However, the 8+ model feels a bit cheap in comparison. Also, the package is smaller, as now there is no storage box for the various parts with it. The software is a bit clunky and throws up a Windows warning message. And on top of that, the mouse is even more expensive than before.

    All in all it's still an OK mouse, but not as outstanding as the old model.     

    Pro

    • Shape and aesthetics
    • Contemporary sensor
    • Very configurable
    • Suitable for big hands

    Contra

    • Noticeable decline in quality compared to the old model
    • Weak accompanying software
    • No storage possibility for the different parts
  • mhey

    2 years ago •
    purchased this product

    Super but not so durable

    Pro

    • is great in the hand
    • good weight
    • size changes depending on use

    Contra

    • very quickly broken (mouse button super loose and no longer works)
    • very quickly broken (mouse button super loose and no longer works)
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