Choose a game The rat is a very personal endeavor. Everyone’s hands are different, everyone’s preferences and needs are different, and we all play different games. That’s why we’re so lucky to live in the golden age of gaming mice, with major manufacturers cramming technical mechanics into upgrading each other. The result is a market flooded with high-quality but relatively inexpensive mice.
We’ve tested a lot, and while we can’t tell you exactly which mouse is right for you—you might prefer wired or wireless, more or less buttons, and obviously everyone’s hand. slightly different — we have a variety of recommendations. These are the best gaming mice for every type of gamer we can think of, along with a couple of touchpads to get good measurements.
Be sure to also read our other buying guides, like Best gaming headset, The best wireless gaming headsetand Best keyboardfor more device recommendations.
Update February 2022: We’ve updated pricing throughout and added the Logitech MX Master 3S and SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless / Logitech G600.
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