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Logitech's G502 Hero has a comfortable, contoured shape with textured grips for precise movement, plenty of customisation including the ability to switch DPI modes on the fly and durabilty that will see you through even the toughest battles.
With 11 customisable buttons it's a good choice for just about any gaming scenario, whether you favour fast action FPS or strategy titles for your gaming fix.
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If the Logitech isn't to your taste, consider Razer's Lancehead Tournament Edition, a showy mouse option decked out in more RGB than you might think possible, alongside 16,000 DPI sensors, nine programmable buttons and an option for a wireless model if that's more to your taste.
It's an especially good match for FPS veterans looking for that last bit of accuracy gain in tense situations, with accurate tracking at an impressive 450 inches per second.
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Logitech's G903 Wireless gives you cable freedom with the option to tether if you prefer that style, or simply if the onboard battery is running low.
Mind you, with up to 32 hours of battery life, you'd probably want to take a break before it goes flat. When you do, the G903 Wireless recharges via the Qi standard, so you can drop it onto the same chargers used for Qi-compatible phones.
Response is excellent and the shape makes it a good pick if you're chasing an ambidextrous mouse too.
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Razer's take on a wireless mouse is predictably bedecked with plenty of showy RGB lighting, although you can dim that if you want to save a little battery power. Mind you, with up to 50 hours of battery life, you can probably afford to show off a little both on your desk and out on the battlefield.
You don't get fancy Qi charging – it's strictly a cables-only affair – but it's an excellent alternate choice if wireless gaming is important to you.
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The Pulsefire Core boils a gaming mouse down to the essentials, including the price point. The trade-off there is in DPI settings, with a maximum of 6,200 DPI on offer.
However, it's good for either left- or right-handed use. With seven different programmable buttons and five different game profiles on tap, it's an affordable but durable mouse option for those looking to up their game without draining their wallet.
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If first person shooters are your mousing obsession and you're on a budget, you could alternatively consider the HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro. It's rocking fewer programmable buttons than the Pulsefire Core, but trades that for much higher DPI to make those headshots easier to hit every time.
While the shape does suggest ambidextrous design, the thumb buttons do sit on one side, which could be annoying for southpaws.
Check site for current pricing From $72.5 at AmazonChoosing the best gaming mice involves playing a lot of games. Yeah, we know, tough job and all that.
But it's not just a question of loading up generic-military-shooter-of-the-moment and calling it a day. Gaming is a wider church than just FPS and the considerations made when choosing the right gaming mouse are far more complex. Here's what we consider and what you should too when choosing the best gaming mice.
