We've spoken a few times here at Techaeris about getting a leg up on fellow gamers with better game controllers, keyboards, and mice. MOBA/MMO gamers are no exception and while there are a number of multi-button gaming mice on the market, the SteelSeries Rival 500 takes a new approach to the...

Easy to use, great customization features, comfortable; Has the ability to bind games and applications to configuration setups; Useful for both gaming and office applications

A braided cable, or swappable cables like the Rival 700, would be a nice addition; Only three games work with Gamesense

The Rival 500 is the best MMO/MOBA mouse we have ever been presented! With the addition of SSE3, this mouse is outstanding in its abilities and customization. Accuracy and control, all in a comfortable, affordable, and ergonomically designed layout.

Good overall build quality. Thumb buttons are awkward to use, but become manageable with practice, was about as hard as learning to use the steelworkers cata mouse. Great sensors, lighting is fun, lots of built in software to sync the lifts to music or games or whatever you want.

I love this mouse, use Razer Mice for years but a year or so ago I brought a SteelSeries Sensi Wireless mouse kind of spare of the moment and I was very impressed, I went on to my a M800 Keyboard from them.

Really nice mouse for games like fortnite as it has many extra buttons to bind to things, also fits the hand really well.

I spent a lot of time researching mice with lots of extra buttons and was instantly drawn to the layout on the Rival 500. I was having a hard time locating one for sale in my country though. Thankfully some kind stranger on the internet directed me toward this site. This mouse is exactly what I needed for my personal use. Highly recommend if you're looking for a mouse with a large amount of side buttons. The layout is so useful.

I was skeptical at first, I have been a long time fan of the Logitech G700 and what that had to offer. This mouse is an excellent successor to that. I play Escape from Tarkov and World of Warships with it and it is truly fantastic.

First thing: This mouse is made for MMO and MOBA. It is around 120g so it might be too heavy for FPS. This mouse has vibration function which is probably why it is heavier than an ordinary mouse.

Having more or less perfected the gaming mouse for the home user, peripheral companies have set their sights on the next great frontier: eSports. The SteelSeries Rival 500 ($80) has adopted the kitchen sink approach to mouse design, with a plethora of buttons, bells and whistles aimed at competitive...

Large; comfortable design; Innovative tactile feedback; Sensible software; Novel take on eSports mouse

Steep learning curve; No onboard profiles

Overall, it's a mouse with a lot of options and plenty of style. It wouldn't look out of place in a gaming set-up or in a more professional environment, due to its sleek core design and more extravagant LED lighting.