Performance
I was able to put the Diablo 3 mouse to the test at a local LAN party. Needless to say, there a considerable amount of conversation around the mouse. People are geared up for Diablo 3 and this mouse is a real eye catcher.
When it came to game time, the Diablo 3 mouse performed like a barbarian champ. The mouse seems to be the perfect weight and glides so effortlessly across the mouse pad. The 5700 DPI capable laser sensor has unmatched accuracy. In the FPS games we played, it was no problem at all to use a new mouse. The movement felt like second nature and I was racking up kills like crazy. When testing with a few button mashing games, the extra buttons proved useful.
But this is a Diablo themed mouse, so it is only appropriate to test it on Diablo 2. I had forgotten how wonderful this game is. When playing it, the pre-programmed controls for Diablo 3 are the same keystrokes in Diablo 2. I was able to move my best weapons and spells to the additional mouse buttons. With this added advantage, I was a demon and monster slaying machine.
Overall
Some people may not like the changes that were made to the Sensei’s design on this mouse, but I think that the majority will love it. The Diablo 3 mouse is wonderfully comfortable and easy to use. SteelSeries took their award winning mouse design and gave it a sexy makeover. If you are excited about the release of Diablo 3, and looking for a new peripheral, then this mouse is for you.
