
SteelSeries - Rival 600
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I love my Steelseries Rival 600 though I can’t find it on their website anymore. Wired mouse with weights to customize the feel. Had it for over 3 years now, no issues. A lot of people *hate* the software though. Before this one, the longest I’ve gone before needing a replacement mouse was, at most, 2 years and I’ve tried Logitech, Razer, and Corsair mice. Keep in mind though that the switches are going to fail eventually. You can replace them yourself if you have a soldering iron or try to find a mouse with swappable switches.
r/BuyItForLife • Are bifl computer mice out there? ->I love my MX Master 3, but its more of a work mouse, i have one in the office and its more comfortable if you arent moving around super quick like you do with gaming. I'd suggest either a Razer Basilisk V3, has a lot of customisability, tactile feedback is beautiful, ticky magnetic scroll like the MX with custom buttons, and is a good weight. Or Steelseries Rival 600, has eight small weights you can add and remove on each side to perfect the weight, and its very comfortable with good proportions. Smooth all over so no dirt build up, whilst still being grippy. Both have wireless options, only choose wired. Steelseries wireless mice have a tendency to brick themselves, but for desktop gaming i generally prefer wired anyway. The Steelseries isnt sold brand new anymore but sure you can get one used. Preloved is just as good :) These are just the ones I use, so updated ones may have improvements.
r/CitiesSkylines • What mouse do you use? ->I use a SteelSeries Rival 600 Gaming... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078LJ6RPK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share at home and Logitech G502 HERO High... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBZ4Q68?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share at the office
r/SolidWorks • Best mouse for CAD in 2025? ->Recently changed from Rival 600 (RMB died after 4yrs) to Logitech Superlight 2 Dex. I love my Rival but Superlight defo dug its way into my heart real quick.
r/buildapc • What’s the best mouse money can buy? ->Steel series rival 600 fits relatively well in my quite large hands. With all the weights in too it's nice and heavy
r/pcmasterrace • Help for a mouse that fits my hand ->His biggest recommendation is not enough for op.. the most realistic from his list is rival 600
r/MouseReview • In need of a mouse that fits big/long hands. ->The ATK Z1 seems a little small for me. I'm more of a claw grip guy so I can kinda see the vision on the ipi float. I currently have the steelseries rival 600 and I'm comfortable with the size.
r/MouseReview • Is the VXE R1 pro a good budget mouse? ->Have you looked into Logitech g502 series, or the razor Naga pro, that's about as big as they get. I'm 11cm by 21 , steel series rival is pretty big too that's what I have, it's got an on board chips to store macros right on the mouse. Also try a claw grip, helps alot with big hands.
r/pcmasterrace • Help for a mouse that fits my hand ->Damn dude your hands are massive, maybe even bigger than mine. Ill give you the list of all of the mice I've tried. 1. Steel Series Aerox 5 - probably my favorite but it is expensive, I don't particularly like the software, It had an issue where it would disconnect randomly sometimes, and after a few years the scroll wheel stopped working. But the weight and button configuration are what are great about this one. It also has a comfortable shape for big hands. 2. Pulsar xlite v4 large - great mouse, great shape, i can almost palm it, I can if im feeling lazy, wide enough for a comfy finger tip grip that large hands pretty much have to use. I wish it had more side buttons but this is my current mouse that i replaced the Aerox with and I love it. I whole heartedly recommend giving this one a try. It has a simple software that just does what its supposed to and nothing else. The software also doesnt need to be running all the time. 3. Mionix Naos Pro - its almost perfect, its almost what i want it to be. if it were just a little taller i would be able to palm it. I think its a solid choice for xxl hands but its just not quite there, the pulsar is far lighter and has a better shape for fingertip grip. 4. Steel series rival - solid, heavy, you can actually add weights to make it heavier. back when i used this i didnt think i would like a light mouse. over all a good mouse with a good shape for large hands. 5. Logi G604 - great mouse, i dont think they make them anymore so they are hard to find/expensive. Scroll wheel is great. Probably about as close to an mx master as your gonna get. Has the weird shape where it gets skinnier where the ring and pinky finger rest so you end up dragging or sticking out your pinky. Lots of thumb buttons, did i mention i like that. 6. Roccat kone xp air - weird shape, almost looks like a left handed mouse but its not. i really like the button configuration but the shape just makes it uncomfortable for the ring and pinky finger, side buttons arent worth an uncomfortable grip 7. Logi G900 - meh one of the first "large" mice i aquired. Its too narrow to be comfortable for xxl hands. 8. Logi G502 - dont listen to anyone who recommends this mouse, its actually not really any smaller than any of the other mice here but the button placement is verry uncomfortable for xxl large hands. I think that about covers it other than I use an mxMaster 3 at work. I would still like for these all to be a little bigger but gaming mice don't get any bigger than this that i have found. TLDR I RECCOMEND THE PULSAR XLITE V4 LARGE Edit - I've held some of the razers at the store and i didn't particularly care for them.
r/pcmasterrace • Help for a mouse that fits my hand ->My very first Steelseries mouse (Rival, over 10 years old) is still working flawlessly, while three new ones have broken since (all with faulty left mouse button). The rubber grip of all four also started dissolving after a few months.... so for me personally Steelseries sadly is no option no more. Logitech has better rubber grips and similar ergonomics but the same problem with faulty switches after \~1 year. For a few years now, I'm using G502 which I have to replace every year.... which sucks but the price is acceptable and I couldn't find anything better yet.
r/blackdesertonline • Which mouse do you use for BDO and what is your recommendation? ->Mentioned it here before: The biggest in game improvement came when I switched from an MX518 to the og Rival (inkl. cheating accusations). I wish SteelSeries would stop producing garbage and revive this shape with decent tech. Chasing this high ever since.
r/MouseReview • Best mouse you have ever used? ->Steelseries Rival, don’t worry. I’ll always love you, even if nobody else does, lmao.
r/pcmasterrace • The 25 most recommended gaming mouse according to Reddit (in the past year as of Jun 2025) ->I would never buy a hyperx mouse again. Mine was just crap. I lasted about 3 months before I swapped back to my ss rival.
r/cs2 • Which is the best for cs 2 ->>I keep breaking my Logitech G703 mice How are they breaking? That might be a good place to start, choosing something that is 'stronger' in the area they are breaking. I'm a bit surprised, as I have worn-through several mice (I'm a software developer and gamer, and use a mouse for hours every day for decades), but I have never had a mouse break, just worn out to the point that the finishes wear through or the clicker/scroll becomes intermittent. I have personally been happy with the SteelSeries Rival mouse I have been using for the last 7 years. I liked the Steelseries Sensei before that, but any soft-touch finish is not BIFL.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for a sturdy long lasting gaming mouse ->Logitech mx518 then a steelseries rival
r/MouseReview • What was your first "official" gaming mouse? ->had to switch my rival for a g502 because the plastic on the side was eaten then after 2 monts or so i bought back the newer version of the rival
r/MouseReview • What was your first "official" gaming mouse? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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