By Jon Bannister

The Razer Abyssus is a gaming mouse designed for those who don’t want to break the bant. Comfort and precision aren’t skimped on, but the Abyssus doesn’t have all of the robust features as seen on other models. The infared sensor has a 3500dpi rating, so it gets pretty accurate for those who really love to spend some time with the first person shooter genre. This PC gaming mouse is pretty comfortable considering the simple form fitting design. Some gaming mice have way too many buttons. That is not nearly the case here. It is only a 3 button mouse, so you get the bare bones basics. They are the left and right buttons as well as a scroll wheel button. That’s it. Think of the Razer Deathadder, but for those on a budget. The Abyssus doesn’t disappoint. The price has dropped significantly recently as well and can be found for less than $50.

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When choosing the top 10 best gaming mice of 2012 we looked into multiple factors to make sure only the best were chosen. Those include:

1. Sleekness
2. Comfortable to use for multiple hours
3. Holds well in your hand
4. Customizable via software and or hardware
5. Simple and elegant in design
6. How it performs on normal desktop use outside of games
7. Price for value
8. Technology on mouse
9. Who is the mouse for?
10. DPI and tracking

Whether you play MMORPGS or FPS’s, you will find a mouse below for all situations. These are our top 10 best gaming mice of 2012.

Jon Bannister has always had an interest in the latest technology and gadgetry. A graduate of the Georgia Tech computer science program, Jon has a very technical and working knowledge on how computers interact with and improve… See more about Jon

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Logitech makes great gaming gear and the G400s programmable optical gaming mouse is no exception to this rule. Extreme precision combined with extreme comfort make for a great mouse. The 4000 DPI Delta Zero Optical Sensor gives you great precision for accuracy when it comes to a first person shooter or an online RPG. The DPI is adjustable on the fly too so you can make quick on the spot adjustments to the sensitivity without leaving the action. The 8 different programmable buttons can be assigned keystrokes to really give you the upper hand with complex operations. We miss the great weight tuning like the some other mice from Logitech. On-top of the programmable macro buttons, it features an on-the-fly adjustable DPI scroller up to 5700 DPI. This mouse is a beast! Get it with a 3-year warranty from Logitech today! Trust us, its one of our favorites.

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Lets say your new to gaming, or only game casual. You work more from home. But you want a mouse that can game with a higher DPI then most normal mice. But you also don’t want to shell out $70 for a gaming mouse. Well here comes the Gigabyte Noble. An extremely cheap (under $20) gaming mouse for not just gaming, but your every day needs. Toggle between 800 and 1600 DPI for great precision in game. Featuring dual-lens optical technology and an ergonomic design, the mouse provides long time comfort. Great for people who work with computers, and game on computers. It’s cheap, and gets the job done. Keep in mind, that is all this is.

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Another mouse designed for FPS gamers with a “claw” grip – this is a solid mouse. 3500 DPI with on the fly adjustments and extremely accurate scrolling with it’s wheel encoder. Japanese Omron mice-switches make sure feedback you can feel on mouse presses and lasts up to 5 million clicks. Plug and pay on your system with the mouses on-board memory that holds different settings. Lift your mouse, flick shot, and get maximum kills with it’s extreme precision and technology. A nice rubber grip makes for good long frag sessions, and the high lift off distances, it’s a great cheap mouse for FPS gamers or those who want a little more then a normal mouse.

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For those gamers with the “claw” grip on a budget, this is the gaming mouse for you. Great for FPS games, it has a 2000 DPI sensor with on the fly adjustment. You will feel each click with its micro switches (think of a mechanical keyboard) with it’s up to 5 million click promise by Omron. Switch your DPI on the fly with the DPI switch: 500, 1000, 2000, your choice! Featuring an anti-slip rubber design, those long gaming sessions wont cause your sweaty hands to slide off the mouse. The mouse looks and feels nice and again, it’s small, so it is best suited for those with a “claw” grip. Don’t know what that is? This isn’t the mouse for you then. It’s very cheap and gives you great performance, you can’t go wrong.

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The R.A.T. 3 by Cyborg has a really unique look, it looks like a device from the future and that’s because it is. This mouse is complicated looking, but it’s actually a very simple mouse, which is what makes it so loved by many. 3200DPI laser sensor gives you great accuracy in game. You can adjust your DPI on the fly from 400 to 3200 in 100dpi steps via the rocker switch on the mouse. 3 Programmable buttons on-top of the left and right paddles give you just 5 buttons total. This makes for a simple experience great for FPS’s and any other games. It is an extremely light mouse, to the point of feeling like you aren’t holding anything, which some people may not like. It feels sturdy though. It really is a unique looking mouse that might scare some people, but after using it you will see how simple and elegant it is. We love this mouse!

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A more un-known brand, the Mionix Naos 3200 is an optical LED mouse named after one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. Using only the best and quality parts, this mouse is definitely sturdy and made to last. No added software or drivers are needed with the Naos, just plug in play and save your settings on it’s on-board memory. Also features a customizable LED-light system on-top of 3200 DPI that will allow your mouse to track on virtually any surface. No mouse-pad? No problem! The Naos will track just fine on it. Features 7 buttons, right handed design, it’s a sleek quality mouse for those who don’t want to spend a fortune, but still want a gaming mouse thats a bit better then just a regular old mouse. This mouse wont try to win you over with fancy terms for technologies that mean nothing to you, the truth is this mouse is cheaper then most on the market and performs just as well.

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The Razer Naga is a mouse designed for MMORPG gamers. Comfort and precision in one. If you spend late nights raiding on World of Warcraft or sealing rifts in Rifts you can’t go wrong. This MMO mouse is actually comfortable and though it has plenty of buttons to bind your spells, it doesn’t have TOO many like most MMO mice. On-top of that it has 5600DPI, gold plated USB connector, ant-slip rubber coating, scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions, and 17 programmable MMO optimized buttons. The 12 button thumb grid is really neat! Think of the Razer Deathadder, but for MMORPGS. Then you have the Naga. The price has dropped significantly recently as well, so there is no better time to get the perfect MMORPG mouse than now.

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The Steelseries Xai re-imagined – these mice look too similar because they are. The Sesnsai is the later version of the Xai, but that doesn’t always mean the better. Still, this is a great mouse. Again an ambidextrous design allows for left and right handed players to use it. Driver-less means plug in and start using it right away. The bottom LCD display is there with a menu system, this time allowing you to use a bitmap picture logo on the bottom to personalize your mouse. With even more DPI in this version at 5,700DPI, up to 11,400CPI. Great for people using multiple monitors. The braided cord is here at 2 meters, and a new feature that lets you customize the colors of your mouse using 16.8 million different colors. Some neat lore.

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Logitech makes great gaming gear and the G5000 programmable gaming mouse is no exception to this rule. Extreme precision combined with extreme comfort make for a great mouse. With gaming grade laser gives you great precision in FPS’s or MMORPG’s. The on-board memory allows you to set settings for different games without any software. Another neat feature is the weight tuning, with 27 grams of extra weight you can add and remove small weights for a heavier or lighter feel on the mouse. On-top of the programmable macro buttons, it features an on-the-fly adjustable DPI scroller up to 5700 DPI. This mouse is a beast! Get it with a 3-year warranty from Logitech today! Trust us, its one of our favorites.

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One of the most popular gaming mice is the Deathadder by Razer, a top seller for years. There is a reason for that too. The mouse is sleek in design and will fit your hand perfectly with its ergonomic right-handed design, allowing for hours of play without it becoming uncomfortable. Paired with a 3500DPI infrared sensor, you have 4x the precision of a normal mouse, giving you a huge edge on competition. With 1000Hz of “ultrapooling” you will get a 1ms response time. The software interface with the mouse will let you customize your mouse to a tea for your desired settings. Gold plated usb cord and 7 foot braided fiber cable, this mouse is the choice of many gamers who want to be the best, many years in a row. All this for a great price.

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The SteelSeries XAI is a mouse for FPS gamers and anything in between. It is smooth and simple in design and performance. The backside features an LCD display that you can customize your mouse to use different profiles on the fly. Built in drivers allow you to plug the mouse in via USB and start playing instantly. With a slew of technologies behind the mouse including automatic lift distance, you will be sure to get that head-shot every time in game. An anti-tangle braided cord adds to the durability of this mouse making it a simple, durable, elegant, mouse to use for gaming. With 8 total buttons, yet elegant and simple, its got plenty for everyone. This is one of my favorite mice of all time, I think anyone would love it too.

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