What Is a “Gaming” Mouse Anyway?

For example, anMMO mouseis specifically designed to put programmable buttons under your fingers.

In other words, games that rely on your reflexes and coordination to win.

Person using a gaming mouse under pink neon lights next to an RGB keyboard.

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Think of games likeCall of DutyorCounter-Strikewhere aiming and shooting faster than your competitors is crucial to your success.

I’m not trying to qualify for some sort of eSports championship.

A fancy gaming mouse isn’t going to change that.

Side shot of the SteelSeries Aerox 5 gaming mouse with blue led light