Black Friday is here and ready to rock and roll. If you’re
looking to upgrade your computing setup with a better mouse, this
is the best time to find a good deal. But with so many discounts
out there it’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed. No need to fret,
we are here to help. Whether you’re looking for a more ergonomic
mouse that takes up less real estate or a ridiculously high DPI
(dots per inch) for faster reactions while you’re gaming, we’ve
curated a list of awesome deals on gaming peripherals.
Razer DeathAdder
Essential (Wired)
Razer
From: Amazon
Was: $49.99
Now: $19.99 ($30 off)
The Razer DeathAdder brand is a popular choice among gamers. The
entry-level mouse has 6,400 DPI, five programmable buttons,
mechanical switches, rubber siding, and much more. It’s a good
option for gaming and day-to-day tasks. Plus, it has a lot of
positive reviews on Amazon.
See the Razer DeathAdder Essential
(Wired) on Amazon
Razer DeathAdder V2
Pro (Wireless)
Razer
From: Gamestop
Was: $129.99
Now: $69.99 ($60 off plus free shipping)
The Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro is a step up from its Essentials
sibling. In other words, it’s the more souped-up version. You’re
looking at 20,000 DPI (plus optical sensor), seven programmable
buttons, Chroma RGB lighting, and more. It’s also compatible with
Mac. However, the Synapse 3 software isn’t compatible with macOS.
It’s just something to be aware of.
See the Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro
Wireless on Gamestop
Razer Mamba Elite
(Wired)
Razer
From: Amazon
Was: $89.99
Now: $39.99 ($50 off)
The Razer Mamba Elite (Wired) is a good middle-of-the-road
option, as it falls squarely between the Essentials and Pro V2
models. It has 16,000 DPI (plus optical sensor), nine programmable
buttons, mechanical switches, and more. It’s a great mouse for
gaming, but it may be a little overkill for everyday tasks.
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See the Razer Mamba Elite (Wired)
on Amazon
Razer Viper Mini
(Wired)
Razer
From: Amazon
Was: $39
Now: $29 ($10 off)
Weighing just 2 ounces, the Razer Viper Mini (Wired) is super
portable due to its miniscule size. If you find yourself frequently
working in airports or on trains, you may want to consider the
Viper Mini. It has an 8,500 DPI optical sensor, six programmable
buttons, and Chrome RGB under-glow lighting.
See the Razer Viper Mini (Wired) on
Amazon
Logitech G Pro X
Superlight (Wireless) [Currently unavailable]
Logitech
From: Best Buy
Was: $129.99
Now: $99.99 ($30 off)
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight has a lot to offer. It’s a
super-sensitive mouse thanks to its 25,600 DPI. There’s also seven
programmable buttons and an ambidextrous shape for those who use
their right or left hand. It may not have the traditional gaming
aesthetic (aka red or green accents), but it certainly performs
like a top-tier gaming mouse.
See the Logitech G PRO X Superlight Wireless on
Best Buy [Currently unavailable]
Logitech G502
Lightspeed (Wireless)
Logitech
From: Best Buy
Was: $149.99
Now: $99.99 ($50 off)
If you’re a looking for a mouse that screams gamer, the
Logitech G502 Lightspeed will certainly fit the bill, as it looks
like some kind of alien device. Looks aside, it’s an incredibly
responsive mouse due to its 25,600 DPI. And, according to folks who
own this mouse, it’s fairly comfortable to use—earlier versions of
the G502 sat atop our list of the best gaming mice for several
years running.
See the Logitech G502 Lightspeed
Wireless on Best Buy
SteelSeries Aerox 3
Optical (Wireless)
SteelSeries
From: Best Buy
Was: $99
Now: $79.99 ($20 0ff)
I’d argue that the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Optical is one of the
more unconventional-looking gaming mice out there. Not only does
the honeycomb pattern really stand out, it also makes the mouse
more lightweight and portable. Besides, in a sea of black mice with
crimson red accents, it’s refreshing to see something new emerge.
It features six programmable button and 8,500 DPI. It’s also
compatible with Mac computers.
See the SteelSeries Aerox 3
Wireless Optical on Best Buy
SteelSeries Rival 650
Quantum (Wireless)
SteelSeries
From: Amazon
Was: $119.99
Now: $89.32 ($30.67 off)
The SteelSeries Rival 650 Quantum is a cool mouse because you
can customize the weight and overall feel. The removable sides let
you move the 4g weights around inside. In fact, this mouse has up
to 256 weight configurations. SteelSeries also claims that you can
get 10 hours of gaming time after a 15 minute charge. That’s pretty
darn impressive.
See the SteelSeries Rival 650 Quantum on
Amazon
EVGA X17 Gaming
(Wired)
Evga
From: Newegg
Was: $79.99
Now: $29.99 ($50 off)
The EVGA X17 looks more like a spaceship than a gaming mouse.
That said, it seems like the kind of sturdy and robust device that
will last you a while. It also has a max DPI of 16,000, 10
programmable buttons, and a customizable weight system. The sniper
button is cool, too. This button brings the mouse to the lowest
DPI, which allows for more precision in games.
See the EVGA X17 Gaming (Wired) on Newegg
Corsair Ironclaw RGB
(Wired)
Corsair
From: Amazon
Was: $59.99
Now: $32.21 ($27.78 off)
The Corsair Ironclaw RGB is designed for gamers with larger
hands, especially palm-grippers. Features include seven
programmable buttons (for setting up macros and whatnot) and up to
18,000 DPI. You can also select three different DPI presets (100 to
18,000), which is great for when you want to dial back the
sensitivity.
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