Nearly 12 years ago, Blizzard released the second game in the Diablo series, and thus gamers everywhere lost countless hours of their lives. Since the game had such a large focus on online play, the replay value was extensive, with people still playing it to this very day. Thankfully, the next installment in the franchise is due out soon (though we still don’t know exactly when), and with it comes a set of co-branded products from SteelSeries.

SteelSeries has teamed up with Blizzard to release two Diablo III peripherals. Dubbed the Diablo III Mouse and Diablo III Headset, you can imagine the hours that went into just naming them. Also, there are six different mousepads, two simply have the Diablo III logo (one is small, the other medium sized), while the others depict a Monk, Barbarian, Witch Doctor and Demon Hunter.

I’ve spend some time with the mouse, headset and one of the mousepads, and today I’m going to give you a mini review of each. I say mini review, as these are more or less rebranded versions of existing products.

Diablo III Mouse

First up is the mouse, which looks very much like the Sensei, which we reviewed not too long ago. However, it is by no means the same. I would guess that it is more like the older Xai, which has the same basic design.

So what’s different about the Diablo III mouse? Well, the first thing you’ll notice is the branding, along with a pretty cool design on the surface. You’ll also find pulsing red LEDs on the logo, and in the scrollwheel. The wheel also has a slightly different texture, and the surface of the mouse has more of a rubbery feel than the Sensei. If you flip it over, you won’t find the LCD screen that is seen on the other mice. Also, the Diablo mouse feels a bit lighter, almost too light for my tastes.

SteelSeries has made sure to go all-out with the Diablo theme, as your mouse software is even decked out to look as though it is in the game. I’m all for the design, however, the software is what disappoints me the most. Other than remapping the buttons (including adding macros) and changing the DPI and polling rate, there’s not much else you can do here. It’s not really a problem with the software, as I’m able to make all the usual changes to my Sensei with it. Rather, it appears that this mouse isn’t nearly as customizable as its predecessors.

Now, if you’re just playing Diablo, then the software does have some advantages. Namely, it has drag-and-drop support for a variety of functions and skills from the game. This will be cool when the game comes out, but this feature is only good on one game.

It’s worth mentioning that if you’re a lefty, you’ll appreciate the fact that this mouse ambidextrous. Unfortunately, the nature of the design also means that I have to keep at least one button on the right side disabled (right handed, here), otherwise I find myself accidentally clicking it. Also, I have to say that the LED is done rather well. While it’s no surprise that you can set the light to stay on, off or pulsate, I like the “trigger” setting. With this enabled, your LED will only turn on when you click the left or right mouse button.

Overall, this mouse looks great. If you’re wanting something to match your Diablo-themed setup, then this one will definitely fit the part. However, if you’re expecting something that’s got a lot of features and is fully customizable, you’d probably better keep shopping around. With a price of $70, you’re much better off spending the extra $20 and moving up to the Sensei.

Diablo III Headset

If you’ve seen or used a Siberia V2 headset from SteelSeries, then you’re already familiar with the Diablo III Headset. While the mouse resembled the Sensei and Xai, this piece of equipment is virtually identical to existing hardware. In fact, Windows identifies it as a Sibearia V2 D3 when plugged in.

So what’s different? It’s all in the looks. a black headset with red accents has all the right curves and points to give you that Diablo feel. Also, you’ll find 18 red LEDs to light up the earcups and other accents. Remember where I was excited about the “trigger” setting for the mouse’s LEDs. The same applies here, only this time the triggers are sounds. As you play through a game, or listen to music, your headset will pulse with the audio. Definitely a nice touch.

The audio quality is great for a stereo headset. The 50mm drivers deliver quite well, and the noise reducing earcups ensure that not even the smallest detail gets missed. The retractable microphone is always welcome, and during my testing I experienced no issues with clarity when talking to friends. The USB cable is rather short, at just 3 feet, but you will find a 6.5-foot extension cable, which gives you plenty of room to work with.

The software has the same Diablo theme that was seen in the mouse. The only customization you’ll find here is for the LEDs, and for the EQ. If you’re looking for in-line controls, you will find them. The controller is a small box, which isn’t flashy, but gets the job done. From here you can adjust the volume and mute your mic.

I think that the Diablo III headset was done a lot better than the mouse. No features were missing here, and the visual changes look great. There’s a $20 premium over a regular Siberia. I’d say that if the design interests you, it’s worth the extra few bucks.

Diablo III Mousepad

When it comes to mini reviews, this will probably be the shortest in the history of GamerFront. There’s not really much to say about this, other than it’s a mousepad. Specifically, it’s one of SteelSeries’ QCK pads, which is known for being a good overall surface. It’s nice and thin, doesn’t move, and mice glide smoothly over it. If you fancy some sweet Diablo III art, then it’s worth the $15 price (a $5 premium on the regular QCK pad).

Have you ever heard of the German gaming peripheral designer Roccat? Neither had we. However, when some of their amazing PC gear showed up on our doorstep, they made quite a name for themselves. The Kone [+] Mouse, Isku Keyboard, and the Kave Headset looked a bit out of the ordinary, and it was love at first sight.

The packaging alone was enough for us to “ooh” and “ahh” over it, as it had excessively fancy anti-static bags, twisty ties, and Velcro wraps for the cords. Not to mention that the boxes themselves are beautiful. Every aspect of the presentation seemed to be thought out with some of the surfaces of the exterior box being shiny, some matte, and some both silver and shiny. If all this extravagance wasn’t enough, upon opening the box, we found that the first layer of box was a mere shell for the harder box underneath (for the keyboard anyway), and inside of that was a cardboard or thick plastic set which fit the keyboard, mouse, and headset in snug as a bug in a rug.

It may seem a bit silly to get so utterly excited about opening boxes, but when someone takes that much notice, it’s a shame not to at least make mention of it. If you were opening a present wrapped in brown paper grocery bags, then had one carefully packaged to a “t”, I think you’d notice. I had honestly left out the bits about all the plastic covers, regular plastic wrap, and little tape dots. Well, until now anyway. Alright! Seeing as I can’t really rave on about how awesome the boxing of these items are anymore, I may as well describe the function of them. We’ll be getting to the headset and keyboard soon, but let’s start off with the Kone [+] mouse, shall we?

First Look

When I finally got it out of the packaging, the Kone [+] mouse was exactly what I was hoping it would be. It comes with four 5g weights which lets you choose whatever weight you so desire, and is a rather large mouse all in all. This is not such great news for gamers with tiny hands, but there’s a chance that you could still be comfortable using it. There are two curved lines of multicolor LEDs that sit on the outskirts of where your pointer and middle finger rest. A logo for Roccat sits just under your palm on the right side, while the title and logo are hidden just ahead of where your thumb rests on the left side. There are ten buttons in all, consisting of two side keys, two standard mouse buttons, a Windows button, two buttons for DPI, and three for the scroll wheel as it has rocking capabilities. The parts of the mouse that are not covered with smooth plastic have a silky smooth rubber coating.

Setup/Customizing

Quite honestly, this mouse was a bit of a nightmare to set up. It does have settings already in place, but once you realize how much you can customize, you will either be terribly excited, or horridly annoyed by how much work you’ll have to do to get everything just right. Most gaming mice seem to have a standard 5600 DPI max, which not many people use mind you, but this mouse decided to blow that out of the water, just because it could. The max DPI on this one is a whopping 6000, and this is in conjunction with its 10.5 megapixel resolution and 1000Hz polling rate. The sensors do need to be cleared of fuzzies sometimes, but I only experienced this problem twice so far, and it didn’t really inhibit anything.

You can have five different customized settings profiles that are saved in the 576kB of onboard memory. This means that you can configure button assignments, adjust the 5 DPI settings (per profile), and change the LEDs and sensor sensitivities. Another customizable feature that needs a little explaining is the Easy-Shift button. This button is basically a shift key for your mouse, and gives you the ability to have twice the amount of buttons on one profile. Let’s say you’ve mapped all of your essential buttons, but then find you need quick access to at least three more buttons of a different function than what you have available. Simply program one button as Easy-Shift, press down, hold, and voila, you have access to entirely different mapping for your buttons. Each profile contains one set the regular buttons, as well as one of the easy-shift options. Shifting through profiles is also relatively easy, as all you need to do is program a button to sift through profiles. Just don’t forget that you will need to reprogram that same button (or another of your choosing) for each profile. For every change you make, it will take a little time to apply the setting changes, so expect it. By a little time, I really mean only about 20-30 seconds, but it does feel like an eternity when you’re just wanting to change something small.

Another feature of this mouse is that it allows you to move the x and y-axis sensitivity separately, which means you can choose how fast or slow your mouse moves up and down or side to side. Even the lift distance can be customized. You can set how far away from the mouse pad the mouse needs to be before it starts to move your mouse in the game. It’s looking like the only way this thing could have more changeable features is if its body has weights, screws, and extensions like the R.A.T. Mice.

Fun fact- for every time you decide to change profile, DPI, volume, or sensitivity, you will get the voice of a gruff male telling you what has changed. This is great for letting you know which profile you’re on and such, but it scared the crap out of me the first time it happened.

Comfort/Performance

If you like to play PC games for hours on end, it is extremely important to have a comfortable mouse. What with all the weight additions, and rubberized coating, I couldn’t have been more pleased with this mouse. The inset for the thumb was superb, so much so that I found myself petting it rather frequently. (I’m aware that sounds a bit disturbing.) Although I wish there were indents for the pointer and middle finger as well, it wasn’t a game-changer for me.

Once I had all my settings in place, it was time to put it to the test, and it performed rather beautifully, other than getting gummed up with a fuzz at an inconvenient time. Although, you won’t have access to it until mid-February. It seems as though everything was made to be customizable so that any gamer can use this mouse. The setup may take some time if you’re really nit-picky, but once it’s all said and done, you have a gaming machine on your hands.

Final Thoughts

As you can probably tell, this mouse has definitely been a winner for me. There isn’t much that they have missed ranging from packaging to product, and I can’t think of much more that they could do to improve it, unless the physical form of the mouse was adjustable. If you’re looking to take one of these home with you, you’ll have to be willing to pay $79.99.

To kick off this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, SteelSeries stepped up to the plate with plenty to offer. The company is well-known for their gaming peripherals, and this year they’re prepared to head the charge for the community.

This year SteelSeries is happy to announce that they will be introducing new products into the headset, mouse, and controller categories, and there will undoubtedly be something for everyone. I’ll break each category down first, so we can see what the company has to offer for each type of gamer. In the realm of controllers, which is a bit new to SteelSeries, they introduce the Ion Mobile Controller. The Ion is a wireless, multiplatform controller about the size of a deck of cards that can be used for the PC, tablet, and even your smartphone. Here’s what you’re looking at:

Next up is headsets. When it comes to hardcore gaming, a headset is just as important as a mouse and keyboard. First up SteelSeries announced the Flux – an ultra-portable headset that works for the PC, Mac, and Mobile platforms. Next to that was the Siberia v2 Frost Blue Headset, which you can see up above. It’s a new take on an older design, as it adds illumination. They do know how we love stuff that glows.

Finally, the mice made the real big hit at the show. Up first is the Kana – which is also known as the Designed by Gamers mouse. This mouse is said to bridge the gap between the Kinzu and Sensei, really giving gamers what they really want in a gaming mouse. Last up in this category were the Kinzu v2 Pro Edition and the Kinzu v2. SteelSeries has a great lineup for the show, and this year some great products will hit the market. You can see more images of these products below, and detailed information on SteelSeries’ official site. Be sure to take some time to bask in the glow of what SteelSeries has to bring to us this year.

First Impression

Upon first glance the Steelseries Sensei looks like a sleek piece of equipment. The timeless design of incorporating metallic colors and nearly infinitely customizable LED accents would please even the pickiest of gamer. The Sensei may not be as flamboyant as some of the mice that other competitors have to offer, but what it lacks in ostentation it makes up for in functionality.

The Sensei has a feature that all manufacturers should take note of; the monochromatic LCD display on the underside of the mouse. Immediately, upon inspecting the LCD, I thought it was used for nothing more than a useless feature that allowed further customization by placement of custom graphic. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After reading the manual, I realized that this was one of the Sensei’s most valuable features. The LCD allows users to change mouse settings without having any special software installed. This feature is a game-changer for gamers that move their mice from computer to computer.

Using the Sensei was a blast. Just by holding the mouse in your hand, you can tell that it is built incredibly well. It did not feel flimsy and had a great weight distribution. This mouse is on the heavier side and does not have any options for changing the weight like many competitors have flaunted. The braided cord was plenty long to reach behind my desk and to the floor to where my PC sits. The Sensei also has some extra-large mouse feet that makes it effortless to move around on my mouse pad.

Overall, I was extremely pleased by how the mouse performed for my everyday productivity and
gaming needs.

Functionality

In order to customize your mouse fully, you need to install software that is available on the Steelseries website. After installing the software you are able to change the colors for the mouse wheel and Steelseries logo independently. The software is not only useful for aesthetics but for customizing sensitivity, acceleration, deceleration as well. It comes preloaded with the profiles of many of the world’s most renowned pro players so you can replicate their setup.

Another awesome feature is the ability to save the profiles directly to the Sensei. With 5 preloaded slots, you can rest assured that you will have plenty of profiles to choose from as each profile also allows you to change between two speeds at 0-11,400 CPI—that’s right, 11,400. The software also allows you to remap the 8 buttons on the mouse to macros, special functions, or even to launch applications. Overall, I found the software much more enjoyable than options offered by competitors as it was very responsive and intuitive.

Conclusion

After using the Sensei, I am convinced that this is the most advanced mouse on the market. The features that is showcases are far beyond anything competitors offer. Don’t think the Sensei will immediately make you a better gamer, but remember, a carpenter is only as good as his tools. If you are looking to purchase a great all around gaming mouse, look no further, the Sensei is the best choice.

I hate branded products. I remember bringing a power rangers lunch box to school one day, and getting a hard time from my friends. Ever since, I have enjoyed timeless designs — sleek, black, white, or grey and minimalistic. Yes, I am boring, I know. When Chris sent me a text picture of the bright, gold Bumblebee edition of the new Razer Deathadder, I honestly laughed out loud. I am so glad I gave this mouse a chance.

First Impressions

Bright gold mouse. The mouse pretty much stands out significantly from other devices in the market. Razer does offer a few other color options, so if yellow isn’t your cup of tea, there are alternatives. The mouse is best designed for palm grip mouse users with the somewhat wide body. Other than that, Razer products have cloth braided wiring, not to significant in my opinion. Instead of the Razer logo, the Transformer addition comes with either an Autobot or Decepticon logo, which does add a very cool flavor.

Functionality

The mouse works great. As a person that competes in first person shooters and real time strategy games, precision and consistency with my equipment is a top priority. Ask my roommates specifically and they can tell you about how finicky I am about my equipment. I have the same mouse bungee, same mouse pad, and same mouse for close to 4-5 years now. All of them are placed in the exact same position. When I travel to LAN parties and tournaments, I bring all of my same equipment. Overall, my point is that my equipment matters a lot and I have very, very high standards. The mouse has been fantastic. Whenever I get a new mouse, I have two tests. First, is the ability to be precise, so in an fps game, I have specific points in the game that I will try to aim at. After a short moments of tweaking the sensitivity, the mouse polled flawlessly. Second, and this is actually a test that many mouse’s do not pass, I test how accurate the mouse works with large mouse swings. I play usually at the lowest possible sensitivities (a habit for the top professional gamers), so when I need to do a 180 degree turn in game, it requires close to a foot of mousepad real estate. The Deathadder passed this test easily as well.

Features

The Razer Deathadder’s driver system is pretty standard. You can adjust the polling rate, switch between a selection of dpi settings, and change some of the minor changes. There aren’t many things you can do with a mouse usually, but the Deathadder lacks any macro buttons or color adjustment abilities. To me as a gamer, I am not that concerned with looks; however, people that care about their “all blue” set up or programmable macro buttons may need to find a different color, or choose a different mouse.

Conclusion

The mouse fits me perfectly. Functionally, it has everything that I want. It is precise and consistent. There are not too many additional features, but that isn’t too important for me in a mouse. MMO players that are used to having macro keys may be in trouble. As a person that doesn’t like heavily branded items, I love my Transformer edition Deathadder.

Have you been feeling like something is missing in your arsenal of sweet gaming accessories? Do you have an emptiness that you just can’t fill? Well so do I, and the team at Razer are here yet again to cure what ails us all in the gaming industry. The peripheral company has teamed up with Hasbro to offer a sweet new line of Transformers-branded gaming mice which will finally add that nerd touch to finish off your accessory collection for good.

These new Razer DeathAdder: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition gaming mice will set you back $59.99 a piece. As you can see above, there are two versions for the Autobots and two for the Decepticons. I am assuming that they resemble Bumblebee, Optimus, Megatron, and Starscream, but that;s just my nerdosity talking. If you’re a true fan of the Transformers, then you’ll only need the Autobots mice, they’re the important ones.

Joe Keane, Vice President of Brand Licensing for Hasbro stated that, “Powerful technology in spectacularly designed hardware – that’s what both the Transformers franchise and Razer have in common.” With these DeathAdder mice, I am inclined to believe it. I am sure I’ll be picking one of these up for myself, and I’ll finally be able to game in style. For more information on these new mice, head to the official Razer site.

When looking for a gaming mouse, you want it to be the cream of the crop. If you’ve always wanted a wireless mouse, but were too afraid of it not being precise enough, fear not, for the RAT 9 is here. This mouse has all of the grace of a swan, but looks like a murder machine.

Just seeing this mouse is a bit overwhelming, what with its innards being completely exposed and all. The black matte finish on the pieces where your hand will sit has a rubbery smooth feel that makes for comfy gaming. Although, it’s really the customization that really make this a memorable mouse. As it is a wireless mouse, you will need a battery for it, and thankfully, MadCatz has supplied two of them and a charging station that will make for a quick swap. You can go on for 4 days of normal use, or 9 hours of continuous game play with a blinking red LED that will let you know when it’s about time to change out. The charging station plugs in via USB and has red and green LEDs to let you know when the charging battery is ready or not. It also houses a storage cylinder of sorts for the any weights that you don’t want to put in the mouse. Swapping out batteries does get a bit old if you’re on your computer for nine hours a day everyday, but if you want the convenience of wireless, you have to put in the second and a half of time it takes to make it work.

The whole family of R.A.T. mice seems to be very similar, and the R.A.T. 7 is basically a wired up twin of the 9. If you’re interested in a full on review of the actual mouse, you can go here. Today we’re here to talk about the wish that MadCatz has decided to grant. Ask, and you shall receive Mac drivers.

If you wanted the ability to customize just about everything on your mouse, and use it on a Mac, here is your chance. So long as you have an OS X 10.6.6 or later, this work of art will do your bidding with pin point precision. You can adjust the DPI of course, but there is also the precision aim button that can be finely tuned to fit your specifications. This button will slow down so that your sharp shooting is more efficient than ever. For the DPI, there are three preset speeds to choose from, but you can set up the three modes for different games or other “normal stuff” purposes. We’re talking about a range of hairline, miniscule adjustments for the avid gamer.

This mouse is quite the expensive bit of machinery at about $149, but it knows how to get the job done. Just make sure you have a super smooth surface to put it on, as I had a tad bit of trouble using it on my desk. Though it could just be the desk as it’s older than time.

When someone mentions Corsair, I tend to immediately think of PC memory. However, they offer plenty of other things, such as SSDs, cases, and cooling solutions. This week they have announced their decision to move into the peripheral market with their new Vengeance brand.

The new Vengeance brand specifically targets the PC gaming crowd with an offering of headsets, keyboards and mice. What’s interesting is that they are specifically targeting two different branches of gamers: MMO and FPS players. They recognize that both genres have a very different play style, and thus benefit from different types of hardware.

So what are the differences between the offered hardware? For instance, the MMO keyboard (model K90) will feature individual LEDs for each key to make them more visible, and a host of macro keys. On the FPS side (model K60), they’ve removed the lights from each key, and given players textured keys for WASD and numbers 1-6. You’ll also get a wrist rest that sits just below those keys. Both keyboards will feature an aluminum chassis and Cherry MX red mechanical switches, which are touted as some of the best on the market, and are surprisingly quiet. The K90 will fetch $129, while the K60 will only set you back $109.

The difference between the two mice basically comes down to macro keys. On the M90 you’ll get 9 customizable buttons on the side, while the M60 will have a DPI switch that will let you temporarily change the sensitivity of your mouse while it is pressed. This can be great for times when you need an extra steady hand. The M90 and M60 will cost $79 and $69 respectively.

Finally, you’ll find three headsets in the Vengeance line. These will run between $39-$99 and will range from simple neckphones with a mic to a simulated 7.1 surround sound headset. The entire Vengeance lineup will be available starting in October.

Not too long ago I wrote a review about the FRAGFX Shark controller for the PS3 which combines the joystick of a controller with the precision of a mouse. This special controller gave gamers the utmost edge when it came to their gaming finesse, and it functions above the average controller by far. Now Xbox 360 owners have the chance to check out the power of the Splitfish FRAGFX Shark for themselves.

This controller offers the best choice for precision when it comes to competitive gaming, and FPS titles all together. With the upcoming release of Gears of War 3 and the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition the Shark will most definitely help separate the men from the boys, and the girls from the women. The Shark offers superior customizability and exceptional precision unparalleled by normal controllers and comes standard with mappable – Function Buttons, on the fly mouse adjustment and a rock solid, lag-less, 2.4Ghz frevo-wireless system. Xbox 360 enthusiasts will also find it a breeze to adjust to the familiar button array on the mouse specifically set up with them in mind.

Here’s what to expect with the FRAGFX Shark for the Xbox 360:

· Full XBOX 360, PC and MAC support

· Plug and Play

· Fast access to special features (e.g. macro, rapid-fire, button swap, stick swap, etc.)

· Play with the mouse on the XBOX 360 as you would do on a PC

· On the fly dead zone adjustment wheel

· 2 AA batteries (not included)

· NEW 50h + play time

· NEW 500h + power save standby

· Brand new wireless technology to 2.4 GHz

- Headphones and chat supported

For more information on the FRAGFX Shark for the Xbox 360, you can head to the Splitfish site here. You can get your pre-order on, and get ready to game right out of the gate. The new Shark will set you back $89.99, but it’s most definitely worth it.

NZXT is known for their computer cases, but they have slowly started expanding their offerings into different areas. They now have a variety of CPU coolers, fan controllers and other PC-related devices. Not long ago they released their second mouse, the Avatar S. The S stands for smaller, as it is a slimmed down version of their original Avatar mouse. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at the new peripheral.

First Look

When looking at the mouse for the first time, I immediately noticed how long and slender it was. In fact, it’s nearly a full inch longer than my R.A.T. 7 and an inch slimmer at its narrowest point. As someone with somewhat large hands, the extra length sounds appealing, but I was skeptical about how narrow it was. We’ll get more into that later. The overall look of the mouse (we have the white version) greatly resembles NZXT’s H2 chassis, with the black accents and blue lights.

The mouse is also completely symmetrical, except for the logo and DPI switch. The reason for this is so that it can accommodate both left and right-handed gamers. Curiously, there is only a single thumb button on each side, rather than two.

Setup

There isn’t a lot of setup for the mouse, as you can simply plug it in and start playing. However, NZXT does provide software for customizing various features. The software is surprisingly robust for a mouse as simple as this. You can re-map all five buttons, and even map the up and down scrolling to different actions. The three DPI levels can be adjusted anywhere between 400 and 1600, so you’re not limited to defaults. Finally, you can adjust the sensitivity of both the X and Y xis separately.

Comfort/Performance

Since your hand is going to be on your mouse throughout most games, comfort is key. Remember earlier when I said that the S stood for small? That’s something you’re going to want to take into account when considering this mouse. That said, this mouse is too small for my hands. The narrow body makes it so that my hand is always sitting in an unnatural position. Of course, while this is a big negative for me, those with smaller hands will no doubt be happy with the size.

With the smaller size also comes a lighter weight than I find in most mice. Again, this comes down to a preference, but this mouse is just way too light for me. It’s easy to lift it right off the desk in the middle of a game, which means that the mouse will become unresponsive (if only for a split-second).

My other big issue with this mouse has to do with the thumb buttons. On most gaming mice, you’ll find two buttons on the left side. These take minimal effort to use, and make for great back/forward buttons when surfing the net. The Avatar S only has a single one on the left side, with the other taking up residence on the right side. I have to hit that button with my ring finger, which is not an easy task. I actually have to move my entire hand if I wish to use it, which does little to benefit me in the middle of a game. This may not be an issue for people with smaller hands, as their finger might sit right on top of the button.

I will say that the teflon pads on the bottom make for smooth mousing on most surfaces. It moved more freely than any of my current mice, which means it takes less effort to make slight adjustments to your direction.

Conclusion

As hard as I’ve been on this mouse throughout the review, I do have to stress that it appears to have been specifically designed for people with smaller hands. If you have large hands, you won’t want anything to do with the Avatar S. However, if you’re in their target demographic, you may love it. Having the ability to re-map all of your keys with the software is great, and it does look rather stylish. For $40, it does have a bit more going for it than your average peripheral at that point. Just make sure it fits your hand before making the purchase.