Best Gaming Mouse Under $50 for 2022 – CNET [CNET]

While searching through Amazon’s lists or Reddit can show you plenty of gaming mice, it can easily become overwhelming given that you have to factor in mouse size, style and price. If you’re on a budget, look no further than our picks for the best cheap gaming mouse options under $50. 

If you’ve never shopped for a gaming mouse before, you should head to a store, if that’s an option, to try some out before buying. All sorts of factors weigh into the best possible gaming experience — such as ergonomic design, weight, the mouse’s sensor, number and positions of buttons, how programmable or open to customization it is, wired or wireless connection and, of course, customizable lighting.

We’ll continue to test new mice as they become available, so expect this list of cheap gaming mouse options to change as we weigh the pros and cons of each. If you need a new gaming keyboard too, here are our current gaming keyboard picks for less than $100.    

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