Peripherals do not necessarily have to be a pain point in your overall gaming hardware budget. Sales are the great equalizer, and right now you can score Razer's DeathAdder Essential for just $19.99 (down from $49.99) or Logitech's G203 Lightsync for $14.99 (down from $39.99), both at Amazon.
Neither rodent is all that expensive to begin with, compared to some of the other options out there. However, these discounts drive them both into impulse-buy territory. If you are looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer, or just need a decent gaming mouse for yourself, either one will fit the bill.
Starting with the DeathAdder Essential, this is basically a cut down version of the DeathAdder V2, the best gaming mouse for most gamers. It has a 6,400 DPI optical sensor and five programmable buttons, whereas the DeathAdder V2 sports a 20,000 DPI sensor and eight programmable buttons. It also lacks RGB lighting—just the essentials, as its name implies, to keep the cost down.
Here's the thing, though—even with a much lower DPI, the sensor is still sensitive enough for competitive gameplay. It also retains the same overall shape and styling of the long-running DeathAdder series, which we are very fond of.
If you want to spend even less, Logitech's G203 is just $14.99, and also a very good gaming mouse.
The G203 Lightsync is a lightweight, affordable gaming mouse with three customizable zones of RGB lighting. From an ergonomic standpoint, it sports a seemingly ambidextrous design. However, the thumb buttons are on the left side of the rodent, so only right-handed gamers need apply.
Other features include an adjustable 200-8,000 DPI optical sensor and six programmable buttons.
