Best entry-level gaming mice for First Person Shooter (FPS) games

BI India Tech BureauOct 7, 2021, 05:00 IST

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There are a variety of options when it comes to gaming mice. If you’re an avid gamer then using a gaming mouse goes without saying. But there are certain gaming mice for certain types. For First Person Shooter (FPS) games, you don’t really need a fancy mouse or too many buttons for that matter. But you need to make sure that it has a low click latency, low lift-off distance and also a consistent sensor. The gaming mouse also needs to be comfortable to use so you get a good grip.

Gaming mice are not that expensive either so you can easily get one for FPS games at an affordable price.

So here’s a list of the best entry-level gaming mice for First Person Shooter (FPS) games.

Corsair Harpoon Pro

The Corsair Harpoon Pro is specially designed for FPS games. It has an ergonomic design with a contoured shape, form-fitting sleeve and quick top-loading access. It's also light, weighing 85g, and comes with six programmable buttons. The gaming mouse has a 12,000 DPI sensor so you get high precision tracking. It has Omron switches that are said to offer more than 20 million clicks. The Corsair Harpoon Pro gaming mouse also has RGB backlight in two zones that can be customised with different effects.

HyperX HX-MC003B Pulsefire

The HyperX HX-MC0003B Pulsefire is another gaming mouse specially designed for FPS games. It features the Pixart 3389 sensor that is capable of tracking at up to 16,000 DPI. It also has a comfortable and ergonomic design with textured side grips. It also has extra-large skates that provide a wide base for smooth and controlled gliding. There are six programmable buttons on this gaming mouse with two Omron switches for tactile feedback. You can also save up to three profiles to the mouse. The HyperX Pulsefire isn’t all that flashy but it features RGB lighting.

Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed

If you want a wireless gaming mouse within a budget then you can go for the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed. It’s said to be 25% faster than competing wireless mice. It should last for up to 450 hours on Bluetooth and 285 hours on Razer’s HyperSpeed Wireless. The gaming mouse features mechanical switches that support up to 50 million clicks. It has a 16,000 DPI sensor and you can customise DPI settings using Razer Synapse. The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed gaming mouse also offers tracking at speeds up to 450 IPS. It has six programmable buttons that you can configure for complex macro functions.

Razer DeathAdder Essential

For a cheaper price, you can get the Razer DeathAdder Essential. It has a 6,400 DPI optical sensor and features 5 hyper response buttons with up to 10 million clicks. The gaming mouse offers tracking at maximum speeds of 220 IPS. It also features an ergonomic design that is said to be comfortable for long hours of gaming. The Razer DeathAdder Essential gaming mouse doesn’t have a flashy design with only the scrolling wheel featuring LED lighting and the Razer logo at the centre.

ASUS ROG Strix Impact II

ASUS ROG Strix Impact II has a pivoted button mechanism for fast response and accurate performance, and also for tactile feedback. The gaming mouse has a 6,200 DPI optical sensor with a four-level on the fly DPI button that lets you switch between 400 DPI, 800 DPI, 1600 DPI and 3200 DPI. It comes with five programmable buttons and two side buttons. The Asus ROG Strix Impact II also offers tracking at speeds of 200 IPS. It comes with Aura Sync RGB lighting that is visible on the logo, scroll wheel and front.

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