Choose a game the mouse 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 fortunate enough to live in the golden age of gaming mice, with major manufacturers putting muscle on top of each other. The result is a market filled with high-quality but relatively inexpensive gaming mice.
I tested quite a few before and during my quarantine. Being stuck indoors means a lot of time in front of a computer, for work and play. I can’t tell you exactly which mouse is right for you, but I can give you some recommendations. These are the best gaming mice for all types of gamers, plus a few mouse pads for good measure.
Don’t forget to read also on our favorite gaming headsets, wireless gaming headsets, and keyboards for more speed recommendations.
Updated April 2021: We added the Logitech G840 and SteelSeries QcK mouse pads.
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