SteelSeries Rival 3 - Gaming Mouse - 8,500 CPI TrueMove Core Optical Sensor - 6 Programmable Buttons - Split Trigger Buttons - Black

I recently picked up the SteelSeries Rival 3 gaming mouse, and it’s been a solid addition to my setup. The 8,500 CPI TrueMove Core optical sensor is super responsive, and I can definitely feel the difference in precision during fast-paced games. The split-trigger buttons are also a nice touch, making it feel more responsive and comfortable when I’m clicking rapidly.The mouse itself feels really light and comfortable in hand, even during longer gaming sessions. The shape is ergonomic, so it doesn’t strain my hand, which is a big plus. I also like that it has 6 programmable buttons, giving me plenty of options for customization without feeling too cluttered.The black design looks sleek, and it has a minimal yet modern vibe. It doesn’t have any unnecessary flashiness, just a clean look that works well with any setup.Overall, this is a great mouse for gamers who want solid performance without spending a ton. If you’re looking for a reliable, responsive mouse with customizable features, the Rival 3 is definitely worth checking out!

After recently stepping up my gaming gear on the advice of a buddy who's pretty much a gaming guru, I decided to go for the SteelSeries Rival 600. And let me tell you, it's been a game-changer—literally. The mouse comes with these nifty 4g weights that you can add or remove on each side, letting you find that perfect heft and balance. It's like this mouse was engineered to glide, no, dance across my desk with the grace of a figure skater.But it's not just about how it moves. The setup was a breeze, especially with the inclusion of SteelSeries GG. For someone who's deep into Ark, being able to program macros has been a lifesaver. I mean, who has time to manually gather resources or repeatedly hit the same keys to craft when you can automate some of that grind, right?The Rival 600 doesn't just stop at being a workhorse; it's pretty much a show pony, too. The design is sleek, almost stealthy, with a comfort that seems tailored to my hand. And the TrueMove3+ Dual Optical Sensor? Absolute precision. We're talking about the kind of accuracy that makes you feel like the mouse is just an extension of your hand, reacting to your every whim with a 0.05 lift-off distance that's just... chef's kiss.But here's the kicker: the RGB lighting. It's not just about looking cool (which it totally does), but it adds this whole other level of personalization to my setup. It's like my desk is now part of the gaming world, reacting and glowing along with every in-game explosion or achievement.From its design to its functionality, it checks all the boxes for what I want in a gaming mouse. It's as if it's been fine-tuned not just for any gamer, but specifically for me. So, if you're on the fence about upgrading your mouse, consider this a sign. The Rival 600 is worth every penny, and then some. It's not just about playing the game; it's about elevating it. Absolutely over the moon with it!

Firstly I bought this at a discount and at it's full price is pretty expensive.The mouse has 4 zones that can be independently set for lighting and that is quite nice especially when you need to confirm what program or game you are playing and sometimes when you alt-tab out of that program and go back in it doesn't kick the profile in so you instantly know by the lights.The weights - well I do wonder if this is a gimmick frankly but some will appreciate the option to make it heavier however, I don't use them but the storage or the fitting to the mouse is a monumental pain. The weights have a smaller squared key to insert into either the storage or mouse recess and this is not only non-positive but totally inadequate so you are fiddling for ages to put the weights in whilst dislodging the adjacent one that you spend a few mins trying to get in. There are 8 to do ..The sensor in this is supposedly the best one they do but I had the sensai raw previously and don't notice any difference however, it's even less configurable since you can only set the sensitivity in steps of 100 whereas I can set my Sensai in steps of 10 I believe. That is a big downer for me and is a serious flaw when you consider that "oh best sensor ever" .. and "oh much less control over it" Duh!There is an extra button on the left which many complain is hard to reach - yes it is a little hard to reach and I have big hands - you will not want to assign anything too critical for this button. Here I preferred my sensai as it was ambidextrous and so had 2 buttons either side -that was easier to get used to than this third button but having said that if you have reasonably medium / large hands it's not a game breaker. Small hands will struggle without moving the positioning of the hand and making it a poor choice for gaming. ... and this is really a gaming mouse after all.I also see one of the major complaints is the side grips which appear to come off after a lot of use (possibly heat from hand loosening the adhesive?). This hasn't happened to me and my hands don't get that sweaty but I can see the potential for this to happen and if you are paying £80 for this mouse this is totally unacceptable.This is a wired mouse so at that price it should be the bees knees - no premium has been spent on the wireless side so my recommendation is wait for this to appear on offer well under the full price and it will be worth the purchase.So far I've been reasonably happy with it but if I'm honest I could have stuck with the Sensai without any downsides to actual play / sensitivity, I only bought it for the price and that my sensai is a bit old even though I've bought a full set of omron switches and replaced a couple on one of them already.EDIT : Knocked down to 2 STARS as per so many other people, come summer the side pad adhesive just melted and I ended up with a sticky mess in my hands. This is atrocious for an £80 mouseNOTE: I'm now rating this higher again because it's such a damn good mouse IMO. With regard to the adhesive and the eventual failure of the side grips. Steelseries will give you a code to replace the grips if this happens within the 2 year warranty period and for however many times it happens. They are aware of this problem and are developing a better adhesive (so they say).What I did after I got the replacement was to completely wipe off the adhesive from the rubber pads. This is not that easy but if you make a solution with White Vinegar and Bicarbinate of soda this will completely come of without too much elbow grease. I then used super glue to put them back and they are really solid now.So I guess I'm saying here that the mouse is worth getting particularly if you wait till it's reduced in price and if you don't mind the mucking about that I describe above then go for it.EDIT: I am downgrading my review because so far (not withstanding the rubber problems) I have had 2 replacements of the mouse due to the left button acting up (double fire or misfire). The second replacement lasted from August 2020 to Jan 2021 and it is not double firing, making it the 3rd one. None have lasted even a year before this happened.Sadly I bought another one when I saw a sale and I've started using that - this will of course be viable for replacement for 2 years since I bought it in Aug 2020 but it's a real pain and to me it proves that the buttons fitted to the mouse are substandard. I will report back each time the new one fails and each time I'll drop a star.For now it's going to 3 with the express recommendation that you DO NOT pay the full price for this.Please give this a thumbs up if it has helped you make up your mind.