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Tabitha Baker

Gaming mice have an esports problem, which is why today's flagships aren't actually for you (or me)

Underside of Turtle Beach Burst 2 Pro gaming mouse showing cut-outs and sensor.

I'm not a competitive player, but I've logged so many hours in Apex Legends and CS2 trying to find the best gaming mouse models that I might as well be. Most rodents that pass my desk these days are built with one thing and one thing only in mind; winning elite-level tournaments. The only problem is, most players have far more on their minds.

High-speed 8,000Hz polling rates, incredibly low weights, and the same two side buttons have come to dominate the flagship landscape. We've stagnated in one corner of the market, and the same attention isn't being paid to the players who make up the majority.

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