The gaming world is always changing, and Logitech offers an ever-evolving line-up of products to meet those shifting needs. The Logitech G302 Daedalus Prime ($49.99) is a specialized gaming mouse, made for multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games. As such, it offers a relatively simple feature set, with moderate customization and a design built for speed and efficiency. While the Corsair Vengeance M65( at Amazon) is still our top pick, the G302 Daedalus Prime($49.99 at Logitech) is a definite contender for second place.

Design and Features
The G302 Daedalus Prime has six buttons: Right and Left click, forward and back thumb buttons, a DPI-switching "Sniper Button," and a clickable scroll wheel. Logitech says that it has redesigned the buttons with a metal spring tensioning system to improve button feel and response. While I didn't necessarily feel that the buttons were significantly praiseworthy over others I've used, they do offer the smooth action and response I expect from a gaming mouse. The G302 features a slick design that is mostly ambidextrous, though lefties will need to give up a couple of thumb buttons to use it.

Using Logitech's gaming software you can customize those controls by remapping four of the six buttons—you can't reassign the right and left buttons, though you can swap the function of the two. In addition to basic reassigning of buttons, however, you can also assign macros, longer strings of commands triggered with a single button press.

The moderate customization is joined by a design focused on speed and efficiency. The G302 measures 1.51 by 2.60 by 4.57 inches (HWD) and weighs only 4 ounces. That's smaller than the Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury($26.49 at Amazon), and a full ounce lighter. Despite the differences, the two mice are clearly from the same Logitech family, with matte-black plastic construction and bright-blue accent lighting. The G302 does things a little differently, however, with a glowing back end that actually projects light down onto the mousing surface, providing an effect that sort of like a car with underglow.

The wired mouse connects via 7-foot USB cable. Inside, a 32-bit ARM processor manages all of your presets and customizations. On the underside of the mouse is an optical sensor, which can be set anywhere between 240dpi and 4,000dpi. Using the sniper button, you can cycle between four dpi presets, which is ideal for cycling between different in-game activities, like sniping (which favors a lower dpi setting) and melée combat (which benefits from a higher dpi).

Performance
The sensor should work on a variety of surfaces. I tested it on a gaming mousepad, an open notebook, a Formica countertop, and polished wood. Tracking is always accurate, and the mouse moves smoothly, thanks to two low-friction feet. It never gave me any problems during my two weeks of testing. Whether I was fragging enemies in Team Fortress 2 or cropping images in Photoshop, the mouse was accurate and comfortable. The buttons clicked smoothly, even when rapid-firing away as fast as my fingers would go.

The design is also quite good, with a matte finish that offers pretty good grip and comfort during prolonged use. It's not quite as nice as the rubberized finish seen on the Corsair Vengeance M65 or the CM Storm Recon( at Amazon), though the matte plastic is a big step up from the glossy finish of the SteelSeries Sensei [RAW]($64.90 at Amazon).

Conclusion
The Logitech G302 Daedalus Prime is a fine example of how a relatively simple mouse can specialize in a specific sub-genre of gaming. By focusing on MOBA gaming, the otherwise basic mouse provides an excellent peripheral for use in the arena, offering a competitive edge with a lightweight design and customizable controls. It doesn't replace the Corsair Vengeance M65, our Editors' Choice gaming mouse, but it offers a great choice for gamers who specialize.

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