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PRO EDITION
The Kinzu v2 Pro Edition is built to kill (and win). It features, tournament grade Omron button switches which are recognized by the industry and the community as reliable, high-end hardware components that deliver 'best-in-class' performance and feedback.
Pros: Braided cable precise sensor low profile (better for "claw grip" players) very responsive buttons, including scroll wheel Onboard memory for the mouse AMAZING software for profiles one the fly dpi switching Fair price
Cons: No side buttons (not an issue for some) Usb connector is not gold plated (having yet to see an issue with connectivity here though) Somewhat uncomfortable after a while Very light weight (take this as a pro or a con)
Overall Review: Having been looking for a new mouse for a little while now, I'd heard great things about steel series, and decided to give this mouse a try despite my suspicions about having an optical gaming mouse. Low and behold, all these suspicions were debunked the moment I plugged this bad boy in and started up my favorite rts. The mouse tracks quite well, and performed very well even under the most crucial moments of the match. The optical sensor was spot on, and the buttons felt fairly responsive. After a few hours of messing with this mouse though, I began to notice a few things. First off, my hand was beginning to hurt, and whether this is because of the mouse or the 4 hours of gameplay is up to you. As well, since the mouse has a glossy finish on the clickers, I would feel my fingers slipping when I sweat even just a little. Of course, if you aren't a sweaty gamer, this shouldn't apply to you, but if you are, it is slightly annoying. Certainly not enough to deter you from buying this mouse. All in all, when considering this and other 50 dollar gaming mice that I've bought in the past, it holds up. Boasting no fancy colors, lights, or buttons (I opted for the black version), this mouse is very unassuming, and may not be for every in terms of style. In terms of performance though, I must say it holds up very well. You can tell that the device is solid and well assembled, and this quality transfers to the gameplay, which also reflects how great of a mouse this is. Granted, it's certainly not for everyone, but if you are looking for a high quality, cost efficient gaming mouse on the market, look no further, especially if you prefer a claw grip style mouse.