The Best Mouse (and Mousepad) for Every Kind of Gamer

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Picking a gaming 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 lucky to live in the golden age of gaming mice, with major manufacturers pouring engineering muscle into one-upping one another. The result is a market loaded with high-quality yet relatively inexpensive mice.

We've tested quite a few, and while we can't tell you precisely which mouse is right for you—you may prefer wired or wireless, more or fewer buttons, and obviously everyone's hands are a bit different—we have a variety of recommendations. These are the best gaming mice for every kind of gamer we can think ...