Razer Basilisk Essential Gaming Mouse is jam packed with gaming "essentials" to truly get your game on!

Razer are pumping out new gaming mice faster than ever before. The latest addition to their line-up is the Basi

Comfortable design with an excellent sensor; Customizable sniper clutch is the best implementation of this feature yet; Adjustable scroll resistance.

Only trivial issues.

The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is a killer, all-purpose wireless gaming mouse for serious PC gamers driven to pull out all the stops.

Great hand fit and feel, with solid thumb support; Nifty charging dock; Wheel-tilt inputs; Strong new sensor; Wireless operation without noticeable input lag.

Pricey; DPI paddle could be a little short for your hand.

The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is a great mouse, but a tough sell at the current price.

A solid gaming mouse for entry-level gamers, but seasoned pros will be left wanting for sensitivity and features

Affordable price; Slick design; Multi-function paddle offers more versatility; Razer software enables a lot of customisation

Low sensitivity range; Bare-bones features

Razer has decided to expand its peripheral family yet again, except this time it has launched a new version of an existing mouse, the Basilisk. This new mouse is the Basilisk Essential, and it has taken all of the most loved features of the original and put them into this budget mouse with an MSRP...

However advanced this Basilisk may or may not be, it’s a pleasure to take with you into an FPS.

The Basilisk X HyperSpeed mouse includes some fantastic features for the money, but its lightweight design means the lack of additional weights is disappointing.

16,000 DPI is fantastic at this price point; Stellar battery life; Dual connectivity offers versatility; Razer Synapse software offers unparalleled customisation;

No additional weights or side panels limits user base; Lack of overall weight does make it feel a little cheap; Front cover for battery is a little fiddly to place on;

The Razer Basilisk boasts a comfortable feel, intuitive software and reasonable price, in addition to an innovative clutch that’s a bit of an eyesore.

Comfortable design; Innovative clutch; Useful HyperShift feature; Handy thumb rest

Software still in beta; Not as attractive as other Razer mice

The best bits from Razer's tried and tested Basilisk in a slightly more money-conscious package.