Ambidextrous!
I’ve been playing PC games with Razer’s Ouroboros wired/wireless ambidextrous gaming mouse for a bit now, trying out everything from MMOs to FPS to casual games. This is one really nice mouse, but it had better be for its asking price of $149.99.
Razer Ouroboros Wired/Wireless Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse (PC/MAC)
Manufacturer: Razer
MSRP: $149.99
The Ouroboros is a USB mouse equipped with a 8200dpi 4G laser sensor. Razer says it gives a 1ms response time with its 32-bit ARM processor innards. Everything about it seems responsive in use, from its tracking to its hair-trigger buttons. Right out of the box it’s an impressive device, from its spaceship-like looks to its fit and finish. Hell, even the packaging is nice.
But when you start pulling it apart to customize it, the Ouroboros becomes even more impressive. Two different sets of side panels can be switched out easily, as they’re attached by strong mini magnets. You can also pull the base of the mouse out to have it fit any length of hand. My favorite is the palm rest, which has a dial that lets you fine tune its height for maximum comfort.
Through Razer’s Synapse 2.0 software, the Ouroboros is also customizable on the software size. You can dial in everything from tracking to surface calibration for maximum accuracy. Being able to customize the use of any of the buttons is also nice. Get it exactly as you want it with the mouse’s 11 buttons and save it to a profile for easy recall.
What’s neat about this mouse is that it’s both wired and wireless. Simply plug in the included braided USB cable and you’re good to go, with the USB port charging the internal battery. Take that cable and plug it into the included base dual-purpose charge base and hit the sync button and you’re wireless.
Despite all its fancy innards and functions, the Ouroboros is very light. It glides wonderfully on a good mousing surface. Both aspects make this mouse perfect for extended play. I put a few hours into leveling my character in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn without any hand fatigue.
Wired or wireless, it performed beautifully in just about everything I tried, from shooters to MMOs to rounds of online golf. I was perfectly happy with my SteelSeries Sensei mouse, but trying the Ouroboros out showed me that there is better out there.
But better will cost you a hefty $149.99. That hit to the wallet may sting a bit less in knowing that the Ouroboros is probably the most high tech, customizable gaming mouse out there.
