SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Gaming Mouse
- 8500 DPI TrueMove Air optical sensor
- 5 buttons, right-hand shape
- USB wired connection, supermesh paracord cable
- Up to 60 million clicks switch rating per the description
- 3 zone RGB lighting, PTFE feet
- 0.16 kg in the specs, 77 g in the description
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A wired right-handed optical gaming mouse with a rated switch life and a sensor made with PixArt, suited to basic PC gaming. It has few buttons and no wireless option.
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ASIN: B0F6BDV5Q8
Overview
An optical sensor developed with PixArt tracks movement in this wired SteelSeries mouse, which has five buttons, three-zone RGB lighting and PTFE feet. A paracord style cable connects it to a PC by USB.
A responsive sensor and switches rated for long use make it a practical everyday gaming mouse for a PC. The supermesh cable and PTFE feet cut drag when sweeping the mouse. Left-handed users and anyone who wants extra side buttons are not served by the shape and button count.
Who it's for
Shooter players and everyday PC users get a light, wired, low latency design with a familiar five-button layout. Left-handed users, wireless fans and MMO players needing a thumb button grid should choose another shape.
Pros and cons
- Optical sensor made with PixArt
- Switches rated for very long use
- Light weight stated in description
- PTFE feet and soft cable
- Right-handed shape only
- Wired only, no wireless option
- Weight figures differ between specs and description
- Dimensions not listed
Performance notes
Tracking accuracy and speed come from the TrueMove Air optical sensor, with the DPI setting trading cursor speed against precision. The switches are rated for a long click life, and the PTFE feet and soft cable cut friction as the mouse moves across a pad. A wired link avoids battery weight and wireless latency.
Specifications
| Brand | SteelSeries |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Item Weight | 0.16 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Range | 10 meters |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Wired |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Enclosure Material | ABS Plastic |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Item |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Other details | |
| Additional Features | Gaming |
| Button Quantity | 5 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Mfr Part Number | 62702 |
| Movement Detection | Optical |
| Number Of Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rival 3 Gen 2 a wireless mouse?
No. The power source is listed as wired and the connection as USB, and the description mentions a supermesh paracord cable.
Can a left-handed player use the Rival 3 Gen 2?
The listing gives the hand orientation as right, so the shape is for right-handed use.
Which device does the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 work with?
The listing gives the compatible device as a personal computer, with PC as the hardware platform.
Does the Rival 3 Gen 2 have RGB lighting?
Yes. The description mentions three-zone RGB lighting.