Gaming Mouse, Mats or Mouse Pads

Whether you’re an avid gamer, building your own gaming computer, or simply want a more comfortable PC experience - a gaming mouse and gaming mouse pad will make all the difference.

Typically, when you buy a PC it will come with a standard mouse and pad that does the trick but can have some drawbacks. Namely, cheap mice aren’t always ergonomic and feel cumbersome under the hand. They also lack latency, which makes gaming frustrating and almost impossible with the new high-def platforms available today.

A gaming mouse is specifically designed for better gaming performance. This means you’ll see higher sensitivity and responsiveness (reducing lag/latency), enhanced comfort, and generally more features to improve your in-game performance.

Choosing the best gaming mouse will depend on what you need. If you use your PC for specific genres or gaming platforms then you may consider choosing a specialised mouse. For example, popular competitive high-level play games like Call of Duty or Battlefield will require programmable buttons to assist with gameplay. Hardware such as customisable DPI settings will provide higher sensitivity, something you’ll find in the Razer DeathAdder Elite which also features a Resolution Accuracy of 99.4%, allowing you to get more hits with pinpoint precision.

For the most part, a good gaming mouse should possess:

Ergonomic design
Advanced optical sensors
Programmable buttons and customisation

To add to your mouse performance, you will also need a quality gaming mousepad. A gaming pad will reduce resistance making your mouse glide across the mat - allowing you to hit targets in real-time.

To improve your overall gaming experience, think about upgrading your computer hardware with a gaming headset, gaming keyboard, gaming controllers and chairs, gaming monitor, or if you’re needing something more portable than a PC, a gaming laptop to take your gaming experience anywhere.