I have been using the same gaming mouse for as long as I can remember: the Logitech G600. It has 12 thumb buttons that I use for both work and play. But I’ve wanted a wireless version for a while and it’s time to upgrade. After more than a decade of waiting, I started looking elsewhere. The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless caught my attention.
Just like on my trusty G600, the Scimitar Elite Wireless’ 12 thumb buttons have plenty of customization options. Each button can be assigned to another key or key combination. in games like supervision 2, I can map buttons that are normally difficult to reach with the fingers of my left hand to more convenient thumb buttons. It’s a small change, but it makes my games much easier when I don’t have to press the Ctrl button.
Privateer icue software It can also do much more than simple key remappings. Macros allow me to record repeatable actions or even past blocks of text (useful when writing repetitive emails) and profiles can automatically change depending on the app I’m using, so I can have certain macros for writing, editing and adjusting photos . .
That’s all something I could do with my Logitech G600, but what makes the Scimitar Elite special is how Corsair improved the hardware.
A custom fit
The Scimitar Elite’s 12 side buttons sit in a concave grid that lines up with the curve of my right thumb. Since it can be difficult to distinguish one of the 12 buttons from another by touch alone, Corsair has given each alternating row of buttons a textured surface. On the center button of the second row, there is an additional bump, similar to the one found on the F and J keys on most keyboards, to help orient your fingers.
Photography: Eric Ravenscraft
While I prefer Logitech’s dual-platter design, which splits the 12 buttons into two smaller “plates” of six buttons each, Corsair’s solution is quite workable. It took a little while to adjust my muscle memory, but before long I was able to play as fluidly as I had on my G600.
More interestingly, Corsair has added a bit more precision customization to the Scimitar Elite Wireless: the entire 12-button panel can be slid forward or backward to fit exactly where your thumb lands. I found this particularly welcome, because my G600 muscle memory had my thumb resting on the center button of the third row, but the Corsair’s rest bump expects my thumb to rest in the second row. Adjusting the panel helped me map it to my preferences.
An over-the-air update
The main thing I needed that my G600 didn’t have was a wireless option. The Scimitar Elite Wireless has two connectivity options; A slider at the bottom can switch between Bluetooth or a 2.4Ghz wireless dongle.
I usually use the wireless dongle connected to my desktop as it provides a faster and more stable connection for games like supervision 2.
I use Bluetooth to connect to my laptop, which makes switching devices as easy as hitting the switch at the bottom. However, there are times when I might want the low latency of the wireless dongle even with my laptop, and Corsair has that covered too.
