A slightly less expensive, wired riff on last year’s Katar Pro, the $29.99 Katar Pro XT optimizes one of Corsair’s basic gaming mice for the competitive gaming crowd. It’s an incredibly basic design, so its claim to fame is simple and subtle: a chassis with symmetrical sides that tapers dramatically at its base. If you use an alternative grip, this ergonomically unfriendly design will work well for you—but it'll prove problematic for everyone else. Still, a niche design isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Unlike smaller mice that wind up as “claw-only” mice because they’re too small and poorly shaped, the Katar Pro XT should satisfy anyone who uses their fingers to push a mouse. Basically for Pros The Katar Pro XT is a simple, right-handed gaming mouse. It has six buttons, all in the usual places. On top you have two click panels, a scroll wheel, and a DPI-cycle button in the center column. On the thumb side, you have back and forward buttons. The mouse is durable, featuring nondescrip...
In terms of features, the Corsair Katar Pro XT is an unadventurous gaming mouse, but it'll prove attractive if you prefer a non-standard grip.
Useful, tapered base if you prefer a claw-and-fingertip grip; Lightweight design; Useful configuration software; Affordably priced
Small size and tapered base doesn’t offer much thumb support in standard (palm) grip; Lacks distinguishing features