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<\/a>Razer Ouroboros<\/p><\/div>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
The Ouroboros is a wireless mouse, but you can plug the cable directly into the mouse itself if you prefer the feel or the battery is running low. The cable is good quality, with a braided cover and gold USB connectors. One thing I did like about it is that you don\u2019t have to worry about replacing batteries \u2013 the mouse charges itself on a small wedge-shaped stand that it rests on when not in use. 3 LED bars light up to show how much charge is left in the device.<\/p>\n
That said, you can use a standard AA battery in the device if you so desire, but this is unlikely since you can simply plug in the cable and have it charge while you\u2019re using it. A single charge will last about 12 hours of continuous gaming, fine for most days but a little short if you\u2019re going to a weekend-long LAN.<\/p>\n
The Ouroboros features 11 programmable buttons, but of course some of these are going to be harder to access depending on whether you\u2019re a rightie or a leftie. Still, it\u2019s a nice to have the option. The mouse works well in concert with Razer\u2019s Synapse 2.0 software, which allows you to assign keys to the buttons as you see fit.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Razer Ouroboros<\/p><\/div>\n
Despite this mouse\u2019s versatility, there were a couple of features that weren\u2019t customisable. One of these, surprisingly, is the colour of the LEDs \u2013 most gaming mice of this sort let you switch between three or four colours, but with the Ouroboros you\u2019re stuck with Razer green. Perhaps more significantly, the weight is fixed at a relatively hefty 135g with the battery in. If it is too heavy for you a ghetto solution is to remove the battery (taking it down to 115g) and playing wired, although obviously that\u2019s not exactly ideal. Discerning gamers may be nonplussed by the lack of a customisable weight tray.<\/p>\n
The DPI clocks in at 8200 (more than you should ever actually need), with Razer\u2019s \u201cDual Sensor System\u201d and a more than acceptable polling rate of 1000Hz. In actual gaming use I didn\u2019t run into any issues at all, it glided smoothly across the pad and there was no noticeable jitter. The DPI buttons were also easy enough to access for those long distance sniper shots. With the high DPI, comfortable grip and abundance of programmable buttons it\u2019s safe to say this mouse is suitable for almost any game, be it RTS, RPG or FPS.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Razer Ouroboros<\/p><\/div>\n
Conclusion<\/h3>\n
It shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that the Ouroboros is one of the most comfortable mice I\u2019ve ever used. Razer\u2019s everything-is-customisable approach was ambitious, but they\u2019ve managed to execute it well. That being said, I was a little underwhelmed by the build quality, especially at an RRP of R1,499.<\/p>\n
R1,499 is a big, big ask for a mouse, and you\u2019ll have to get something pretty spectacular for that kind of money. My main issue is this \u2013 you\u2019re paying for a mouse that can suit anybody, but it only has to suit one person \u2013 you. You\u2019re unlikely to want to switch between a claw and palm grip (or indeed, left to right), so it makes sense to spend less money on a mouse that\u2019s tailored to suit what you like.<\/p>\n
I imagine this mouse would appeal largely to left-handed gamers who want a solid wireless option and don\u2019t mind shelling out a little extra.\u00a0 It\u2019s an impressive design, it functions very well and it\u2019s comfortable to use, the seemingly fragile build quality just leaves me a little concerned about running into issues a year down the line.<\/p>\n
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