SteelSeries Rival 500 MMO Gaming Mouse reviews

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4.2 out of 5 stars Based on 26 Customer Ratings

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"Good value but may not fit"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

In looking for a new MMO mouse, my primary requirements were good build quality that should last at least 2–3 years, enough buttons to get by, and no wireless. As one of the few quality MMO mice not to use a 12-button thumb array, the Rival 500 has a memorable button layout so I don't usually find myself hitting the wrong buttons. The one niggle is the thumb button placement. I use a palm grip with wrist well back, resting on the table, and I've found the front two buttons to be barely reachable with my thumb. If you have a different grip or large hands this shouldn't be an issue but it may be worth finding one to try out before you buy.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
"Great Mouse"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Really nice mouse for games like fortnite as it has many extra buttons to bind to things, also fits the hand really well.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
"Best gaming mouse I've ever owned"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I spent a lot of time researching mice with lots of extra buttons and was instantly drawn to the layout on the Rival 500. I was having a hard time locating one for sale in my country though. Thankfully some kind stranger on the internet directed me toward this site. This mouse is exactly what I needed for my personal use. Highly recommend if you're looking for a mouse with a large amount of side buttons. The layout is so useful.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Best mouse you can get"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I was skeptical at first, I have been a long time fan of the Logitech G700 and what that had to offer. This mouse is an excellent successor to that. I play Escape from Tarkov and World of Warships with it and it is truly fantastic.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Did not last much longer than a year"
2 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Left mouse button stopped working after a year of use. Do not recommend.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
"What idiot designs these things-"
2 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Why cant I find a gaming mouse with multiple buttons that can be easily clicked- To be able to use the forward buttons you have to place your hand in a position that makes hitting the back buttons impossible. And the width of the mouse means you cant hit the side buttons on the top of the mouse without moving the position of your hand.