Usually, when you switch from Windows to Linux, you lose access to a lot of GUI (Graphical User Interface) tools to manage gaming peripherals. You can still enjoy playing games on Linux, but the ability to configure your mouse is a big deal if you are more than a casual gamer.
See Use This Nifty GUI Tool to Configure Gaming Mouse on Linux
Love gaming on Linux? Take your gaming to the next level by configuring your gaming mouse in Linux using Piper GUI application.