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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A GAMING MOUSE

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The most important thing to look for when buying a gaming mouse is the shape of the mouse. A mouse may have the best sensor in the world, but if it’s not comfortabl­e in your hand, you won’t play well with it. First consider the size. All of the mice in this review are on the smaller side, and as such are best suited for smaller hands (under 17cm in length from the base of your palm to the top of your middle nger). If you have larger hands, look for a mouse closer to 125cm or even bigger, like the Razer Deathadder or Logitech G403. The size that works best for you will also vary depending on what kind of grip you use: palm and claw grippers tend to prefer larger mice, while ngertip grips do better with smaller mice.

Next you should consider the shape of the mouse: ergonomic or ambidextro­us? Big hump or small hump? Mouse shape is entirely subjective, and if possible, you should nd a shop that will let you try out as many mice as possible. Generally speaking, ergonomic mice are more comfortabl­e, but their unique shape means you often have to grip them a specific way. Ambidextro­us mice o er a more universal grip, but aren’t as comfortabl­e. If you’re lefthanded, you’re basically stuck with an ambidextro­us mouse as there are very few left-handed ergonomic gaming mice – a notable exception being the left-handed version of the Razer Deathadder. If you’re a palm gripper, you’ll probably want a big hump for your palm to rest on, while claw grippers will want a atter profile.

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