Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS Wireless Gaming Mouse Review
The R.A.T. has gone wireless. The $119.99 R.A.T. DWS, MadCatz's first wireless mouse since its 2018 revival (not counting the R.A.T. Air mouse-and-mousepad set), retains the mechanical look and modular design of the company’s flagship R.A.T. 8+. Though it's not quite as customizable as Mad Catz’ premier, wired mouse, the new R.A.T. has many useful features, including modular side panels, numerous inputs, and an adjustable base. The R.A.T DWS successfully cuts the cord on one of the most distinctive gaming mice, but it has a few design niggles that may give you pause.
A R.A.T. With No Tail The R.A.T. DWS feels like a slightly streamlined, more visually subdued version of the R.A.T. 8+. Measuring 1.44 by 3.41 by 4.44 inches (HWD), it’s wide and flat, providing less-than-stellar hand support, even when properly adjusted. Blocky and angular, the black-and-silver, right-handed design has a mechanical look, with sharp edges, exposed screws, and twisty knobs. The fact that those eleme...
With the DWS, Mad Catz takes its modular R.A.T. design and cuts the cord. The wireless gaming mouse has many useful, customizable elements, but a few design issues prevent it from being the big cheese.
Modular side panels; Adjustable base; Lots of buttons and two scroll wheels; 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth wireless options; Spring-loaded dongle storage
Comes with lots of extra parts that are easy to lose; Grip isn’t always comfortable; Thumb side panel can be unscrewed, even though it isn’t removable or adjustable; Lacks hex key storage; No RGB lighting