Logitech G

G MX518 Legendary Gaming Mouse

Logitech G G MX518 Legendary Gaming Mouse

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Sentiment score72% positive
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Last updated: Jun 8, 2026

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Reddit IconAmarildoJr
8 months ago

This shape is so good I got myself a MX 518 Legendary in 2019 and still have it.

Reddit IconAndrysh_hu
5 months ago

I have the original Mx518, its probably 15+ years old. I'm hardcore gamer, i have 25K hours in War thunder alone, years of mmorpg's and shooters. Still going strong and no issues with accuracy. There is a new version of Mx518, and its only \~35$ might worth to give a check.

Reddit IconBalrogos
5 months ago

Simmilar problem 6"6 also big hands but i use palm grip insetad claw so my hand is furhter down the mouse i can only recommend that or change mouse, i very dont like this mouse it had also bad rewievs but i was buying logitech since 1990 so i tought after MX 518 v2 it can be bad oh boy i was so wrong.

Reddit IconBOOMER994
10 months ago

Although its a G5, I really hope they bring back MX518 back. I should've bought 10 when Legendary Edition released and not 1. I hope they do a wireless one.

11 months ago

Try looking for a sealed MX518 on ebay or an online seller. Might be your best option.

Reddit IconGrovsnus73
about 2 months ago

I still use mx518 the original from 2005. I bought the legendary one, but didn't like it. And i havn't found anyone that i like, same as you..:/ "i bought two mx518 in 2005 and i am on the second one now"

Reddit Iconhckrz
10 months ago

Too bad that they scamed people with the 518 remaster with a big downgrade on quality

Reddit IconMaes_Hero_Hughes
about 1 month ago

Logitech MX518 Legendary can be found on amazon and other sites. Im using it rn, I think its the closest to the same shape but with updated internals.

Reddit IconMecha120
8 months ago

I had a MX518 for about 10 years before the scroll wheel finally crapped out on me. Still the best mouse I ever used. I bought a MX518 Legendary to collect years ago, it's still in it's box.

8 months ago

I had a MX518 for about 10 years before the scroll wheel finally crapped out on me. Still the best mouse I ever used. I bought a MX518 Legendary to collect years ago, it's still in it's box.

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