Razer Salmosa Gaming Mouse Review

How About Them RTS Games…

When I switched to my favourite Real-Time Strategy game, Supreme Commander, my opinion of the Razer Salmosa still wasn’t swayed. The precision of the 3G sensor allowed for easy and accurate movement across the map, and the tight scroll wheel made for trouble-free and exact zoom level selection. I didn’t really make much use of the polling frequency or dpi resolution adjustments with SupCom, rather relying on some of the adjustments found in the driver software. This is definitely a well rounded mouse.

Final Thoughts and Conclusion

The Razer Salmosa could be described as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, but “entry level gaming mouse” is a much more fitting title. The first impression one gets when they look at this mouse is that it’s fairly basic. Luckily Razer doesn’t really do basic. There are several high points that will appease gamers on a budget, and one niggling problem that some may find frustrating.

This mouse is easily the cheapest way to get your hands on a dedicated gaming mouse that should appeal to those with small hands, and those looking for a good ambidextrous mouse. It’s also the easiest way to get a hold of Razer’s 3G infrared sensor; the accuracy of which should ensure you don’t lag out while swinging your preferred weapon in a furious fire fight. The construction is solid, and the inclusion of such features as the tight scroll are a welcome addition.

The only big issue I had was with the placement of the switches for adjusting dpi resolution and polling frequency. Placing these switches on the bottom of the mouse means you have to stop gaming to change settings. Moving these switches to a more accessible location would be the way to go. Some have also suggested that the Salmosa may be a little too small. I have fairly large hands, and had no problems with using this mouse.

In the end, when you factor in the features and the price of the Razer Salmosa Gaming Mouse, it’s hard to say no. At $39.99 this mouse is one of the cheaper options out there for an acurate and durable gaming mouse. It does have a couple flaws, but its spot on feature set and spectacular performance make up for most short comings.

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