Choose a game The 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, where major manufacturers devote their engineering muscle to outdoing each other. The result is a market full of high-quality but 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 little different), we have a variety of recommendations. These are the best gaming mice for every type of gamer we can imagine, plus a couple of mouse pads for good measure.
Be sure to also read our other buying guides, like the best gaming headsets, best wireless gaming headsets, and best keyboards, for more gear recommendations.
Updated October 2023: We added Logitech MX Anywhere 3S, Logitech Pro X Superlight 2, and Razer Naga V2 Pro.
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