Wired Gaming Mice
Get your actions to your game faster than ever with CORSAIR gaming mice. Each wired mouse processes your clicks and movements up to 2x faster than standard gaming mice, giving you the edge you need to speed right past the competition, and their ultra-light weight and comfortable shape ensure you can move up the leaderboard with grip or playing style.
What to look for in a wired gaming mouse
Wired gaming mice are a little simpler than their wireless counterparts, but there are still a lot of features to comb through:
- Precision and tracking resolution: Still keep an eye on the DPI of the mouse—higher numbers mean more precise sensors.
- Grip style: Ambidextrous or right/left-handed? Palm, claw, or fingertip?
- Size and weight: Ensure the mouse isn’t too big for your hand and isn’t too heavy to add a lot of friction.
- Design and RGB: How much do you want your mouse to reflect your aesthetics?
Are corded mice better for gaming?
Let’s address the main question here: Do you have to get a corded mouse for gaming? The short answer is no, but there’s a little more nuance than that. Many wireless mice feature wireless receivers capable of delivering high speeds that will be largely indiscernible from wired mice for the average gamer. But there’s no denying that wired mice are essentially instantaneous in their transfer speeds. Another benefit here is that, to get a really high-end wireless mouse that has an ultra-fast response time, you’ll have to pay a bit more cash. For performance-to-affordability ratios, wired mice tend to be better.