FeaturesĪt the heart of the Rival 3 is SteelSeries' TrueMove Core sensor, which supports a CPI (counts per inch) between 10 and 8,500 at a 1,000-Hz-per-millisecond polling rate. There are six buttons on the Rival 3: standard left- and right-mouse clickers, two left-side buttons, a top DPI switch and a clickable scroll wheel. The Rival 3 was the perfect size for my medium-size hands but folks with large paws might feel cramped using it. It's also on the small side, at 3.8 inches long and 2.6 inches wide. On the subject of cool, indents in the center and edges make the mouse look more aggressive than the Sensei Ten.Īt 2.7 ounces (without cable), the Rival 3 is a very lightweight mouse. The rainbow glow identifies the Rival 3 as a gaming mouse and gives it a certain cool factor. Colorful and customizable RGB lighting outlines the bottom of the mouse and matches a glowing SteelSeries logo on the palm rest. SteelSeries Engine has a cloud storage feature, CloudSync, that lets you download all of your pre-sets to any compatible computer, so long as you have set up an account.The Rival 3 looks similar to the cheaper Rival 110 but adds a few design elements you don't normally find on such an affordable mouse. It isn’t as big an issue as it sounds, though. As a result, you can only carry your DPI, polling, and RGB customization with you on-device. While you can create and store as many button mapping profiles as you please locally on Engine, the Rival 3 Wireless lacks an onboard profile storage. This helps new users, or anyone looking to step up their game, learn the ins and outs of configuring their mouse to fit their personal playstyle. More importantly, SteelSeries Engine includes short descriptions of its features, accessed by clicking a small question mark near the setting. SteelSeries Engine puts every feature and tweak, from button mapping and lighting customization to power-saving settings, to advanced mouse options like acceleration control and angle snapping, all on a single screen. The Rival 3 Wireless relies on SteelSeries Engine, the company’s configuration app, for its various customizations and settings changes. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.

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