Top 10 Best Gaming Mice

The Razer Naga Hex was designed primarily with MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) gamers in mind, and despite its shiny plastic backside (which I'm not a fan of) it may be the best of the Naga line. The Hex's 6 buttons are easier to navigate, use, and they offer better tactile feedback than the standard Naga's 12-key pad.Read the full reviewThe Razer Naga was Razer's first dedicated MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) mouse sporting a grand total of 17 fully programmable buttons for you to use and abuse in your favorite MMO--along with a dedicated World of Warcraft in-game utility. The Naga has since been refreshed several times and released in various flavors (including a wireless one), and the Naga 2012 got interchangeable side panels so you could adjust the mouse size for different hand types (a feature that first appeared on its wireless sibling, the Razer Naga Elite.) Read the full reviewI chose the M.M.O.7 to represent the Mad Catz R.A.T. line of mice, although all of their mice have the same form factor and share a defining characteristic: the ability to physically customize them. With unparalleled physical configuration that includes interchangeable grips and extensive customization options, the M.M.O.7 is an outstanding mouse and still my go-to mouse of choice. But if it's a bit too spendy, there is a Mad Catz R.A.T. to fit virtually every budget.Read the full reviewView the list »
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A good gaming mouse is an essential sidekick for any PC gamer. Much like high definition TV, once you experience it you never want to go back to standard definition TV. Similarly, once you experience the smooth speediness and improved accuracy of a good gaming mouse, you'll never want to go back to a cheap optical mouse. (And if you do, it will feel like mousing in oatmeal.)

And if you're looking for a good gaming mouse I'm happy to help. To date I've personally used, abused, and reviewed nearly 3 dozen (and counting). This list holds 10 of my favorites and some of the mice I'm most likely to recommend to a friend. (Note that some of these have been 'refreshed' since I first reviewed them.)

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  • I chose the M.M.O.7 to represent the Mad Catz R.A.T. line of mice, although all of their mice have the same form factor and share a defining characteristic: the ability to physically customize them. With unparalleled physical configuration that includes interchangeable grips and extensive customization options, the M.M.O.7 is an outstanding mouse and still my go-to mouse of choice. But if it's a bit too spendy, there is a Mad Catz R.A.T. to fit virtually every budget.Read the full review
  • The Razer Naga was Razer's first dedicated MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) mouse sporting a grand total of 17 fully programmable buttons for you to use and abuse in your favorite MMO--along with a dedicated World of Warcraft in-game utility. The Naga has since been refreshed several times and released in various flavors (including a wireless one), and the Naga 2012 got interchangeable side panels so you could adjust the mouse size for different hand types (a feature that first appeared on its wireless sibling, the Razer Naga Elite.) Read the full review
  • The Razer Naga Hex was designed primarily with MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) gamers in mind, and despite its shiny plastic backside (which I'm not a fan of) it may be the best of the Naga line. The Hex's 6 buttons are easier to navigate, use, and they offer better tactile feedback than the standard Naga's 12-key pad.Read the full review
  • As much as I like Razer's Naga, Logitech took the basic Naga design and made it even better. The G600's sculpted buttons make navigating its 12-key pad easier and more intuitive than the Naga's flat buttons, and a 3rd mouse button acts as a SHIFT function to enable even more functionality. The G600 is also a better option than the Naga if you have large hands.Read the complete review
  • The Razer Lachesis hearkens back to the early days of Razer gaming mice like the Razer Boomslang. It's an excellent all around gaming mouse that sticks to the basics but doesn't compromise on features or performance. Read the full review
  • Logitech's G700 wireless can operate wired or wirelessy, and like the G600 it also features sculpted buttons. It also has the best scroll wheel ever made: a dual-mode scroll wheel that switches between click-by-click (good for gaming) and free-roll (great for scrolling, web surfing, etc.) with the press of a button. The G700 is a tad taller than I like in a mouse, but I love everything else about it.Read the full review
  • The standard SteelSeries Sensei is a nice mouse, but I didn't care for its shiny plastic exterior. And the Sensei [RAW] may not boast the enhanced "smarts" of the standard Sensei's built-in processor, but it's more comfortable to use thanks to its soft-touch back side. The Sensei [RAW] is also less expensive than its shiny silver sibling. Bottom line: The [RAW] is dumber and cheaper, and you should take advantage of it.Read the full review
  • The SteelSeries Ikari laser has been around long enough to be considered a "classic". It's comfortable, dependable, and sports one of the best right-handed form factors I've ever reviewed. It's an excellent 'all rounder' gaming mouse for right-handers. SteelSeries has updated the Ikari with a new sensor and color, but it hasn't fundamentally changed (aside from its price).Read the full review
  • The CM Storm Spawn is smaller and wider than typical desktop gaming mice, and it has excellent rubber-grip sides. It's an excellent mobile gaming mouse because it's a virtually perfect balance between dedicated mobile mice and standard desktop mice. It's small for travel but doesn't feel small when you're using it. Also consider the CM Storm Xornet, which is essentially a newer version of the CM Storm Spawn but comes in the same basic form factor.Read the full review
  • Razer's Taipan is another good all-rounder gaming mouse. It's ambidextrous, sports rubber-grip sides (a personal favorite), and offers two thumb buttons. It's a bit smaller than some of Razer's past 'generalist' gaming mice, but it's got all the essentials and a top-tier sensor under it's hood.Read the full review
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