Endgame Gear XM1-RGB USB Gaming Mouse Review: Simple Enough, Good Enough
I’ve never been someone who goes all out on PC peripherals. There are mice with varying designs, fancy ergonomic additions, or 16 different buttons for some reason. I tend to keep it quite simple as a simple mouse is all I need for a leisurely mixture of work and gaming.
To that end, the Endgame Gear XM1-RGB is perfect for what I require - a quality feeling mouse that doesn’t overbear with its capabilities, instead offering a streamlined experience and nothing more. With a light, high-quality plastic build, and a design that is both pleasing and minimal, I’ve enjoyed my time using this mouse. It doesn’t stand far above most other mice I’ve used, but I don’t need it to.
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While it is targeted towards gaming in general, and is advertised as an esports Performance Gaming Mouse, I can’t much speak to this end. It’s easy to use and features the usual fare of features - alongside two programmable side buttons - that most PC mice use, so I can see it being great for competitive gaming, but it’s not going to hold many advantages over others on the market.
Delving into the design a little more, the mouse features a smooth plastic design with options for black or white, and doesn’t do much more to flaunt a style. The logo sits on the back, with this and the underside of the mouse lighting up in a circulating colour change of RGB. Nothing too fancy going on here, but I find I really enjoy how simple it keeps things, and after picking the white option, I like how modern and tidy it looks overall.
With a 1.85m braided cable, you don’t have to worry about any knots or twists occurring, as it remains flexible at all times. It is also long enough for use with a standing
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