Select game Mouse is a very personal endeavor. Everyone’s hands are different, everyone’s preferences and needs are different, and so are the games we play. That’s why we’re lucky to live in the golden age of gaming mice, with every major manufacturer pouring their engineering muscle into competition with one another. The result is a market flooded with high-quality but relatively cheap mice.
We’ve tested quite a few, and while we can’t tell you exactly which mouse is right for you – you might prefer wired or wireless, more or fewer buttons, and obviously everyone’s hands are a little different – we have a variety of mouse recommendations. These are the best gaming mice for every kind of gamer we can think of, and they also come with a few mouse pads.
Be sure to check out our other buying guides, like Best Gaming Headsets , Best Wireless Gaming Headsets , and Best Keyboards , for more gear recommendations.
Update October 2023: We added Logitech MX Anywhere 3S, Logitech Pro X Superlight 2, and Razer Naga V2 Pro.
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