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  Idsavo

  2023-11-23

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  Having been 100% satisfied with the Rival 100, I decided to get the Rival 3, as I learned that they have the same shape.
  The disappointment started with the box, which is much smaller than the Rival 100, to the point where it can barely fit the mouse in a bag, along with a small leaflet in a cardboard frame, not even something like foam or any protective material.
  Its plastic has a different feel, it seems like a cheaper plastic compared to the previous model. Also, it is much lighter, which, combined with the feel of the plastic, gives it a cheap mouse sensation.
  Apart from the weight, in use it reminds me of its predecessor and for now, it's fine.

  Finally, the USB connector, which is clearly of worse quality and tends to break much more easily compared to the connector of the older Rival 100. I am attaching a photo.

  The decline in the quality of SteelSeries is tragic.
  For the 20 euros I got it on Black Friday, I'm okay. If I had bought it at the full price, I would have been disappointed.

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  giorgmar

  2022-11-24

  The Rival 3 is possibly the best gaming mouse under 25 euros. In this category, it is alongside the Viper Mini, the G203, and possibly the Pulsefire Haste (although I dislike mice with holes). The most important thing in a mouse is, of course, its shape in relation to how each person holds it. The Rival 3 is excellent for fingertip and claw grip. Its shape is generally safe for small/medium-sized hands, except for the back where there are protrusions. Ideally, and this applies to every mouse, try it first if you can at a store. The build quality/materials are very good. Its surface is matte but less rough than Razer's and it stabilizes even more in the hand with moisture. The side buttons are relatively small and not as convenient. The main buttons are neither heavy nor light. Its sensor is flawless without any deviations, and its position (slightly back from the middle) helps with better horizontal control. Its cable, although plastic, is soft and not bothersome at all. The weight distribution is perfect, and its LEDs are nice and discreet. The mouse has onboard memory, so there is no need to run the application, which, however, is one of the least intrusive. For the money it is currently being sold (€19.89), it is ridiculous how much it offers.

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  arnie324

  2021-06-19

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  I have always liked SteelSeries mice. I have the Kinzu (orange) which I have been using for 8 years and it is still like new... No creaking, nothing, especially buttons 1 & 2 haven't worn out at all. And it wasn't even rated for 100,000,000 clicks (people laugh...) like they say today. I also had the SENSEI (Black Ops II Edition for those who remember...), same story. I have had the Rival 3 for about a week and the sides have been creaking since the beginning, right out of the box. You have to put some effort to press buttons 1 & 2... Okay, maybe a bit exaggerated, but still disappointing. The mouse feet are like cigarette paper... I don't need to say more. That's enough for the 2 stars... And that's being generous because it's my favorite brand. Unfortunately, no matter what you buy today... The build quality has dropped significantly, unfortunately, it's nothing like it was a decade ago.

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  argygiannis0

  2021-05-27

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  Very good product. Overall, I rate all SteelSeries products very highly. Fantastic company

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  Παναγιώτης_Τζανάκος

  2021-02-02

  I have this specific mouse since December 25, 2020, I ordered it because the switches on my previous Sensei 310 had broken. After 1 month of use in FPS games like Counter Strike and Valorant, I can recommend this mouse to people with small or medium-sized hands. For large hands like mine, it is difficult to aim quickly and I feel like it will slip out of my hands. Also, the surface of the mouse is matte black, which unfortunately fades slightly with sweat and will become more shiny with frequent use over time. BUT, for the 30 euros I paid, the switches feel very good, it has RGB if you are interested in that, and the sensor at 200dpi feels almost accurate when I use it for Counter Strike with a Steelseries mouse pad. For 30 euros, it is the perfect temporary solution for me until summer comes when there will likely be better prices for me to buy the Sensei 310 again. And if you are not as demanding as I am and have small to medium-sized hands, then you will be perfectly satisfied :)

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  Dimitris_V_4358

  2024-06-15

  Excellent choice!

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  n.iosifidis

  2024-09-07

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  bill_lag3562

  2024-08-04

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  timos_vichos

  2024-05-30

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  tz1tzikos

  2023-07-29

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  Giannis_Ganotis89

  2023-07-15

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  mariospast1993

  2023-02-12

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  Spiros G.

  2022-01-01

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  Γιαννης Τσαγκανος

  2020-04-07

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