SteelSeries Sensei Laser Gaming Mouse (Grey)

by SteelSeries

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.8 x 2.3 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B005L38QLQ
• Item model number: 62150
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #8 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > Gaming Mice
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 1, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Bow to the Master

The SteelSeries Sensei has been reviewed, celebrated and crowned the world's most customizable mouse for gamers. Choose from 16.8 million color options in 3 separate illumination zones--on the logo, wheel and CPI Indicator. With second-to-none accuracy during movements, the Sensei offers precision down to the level of a single pixel. Its 32 bit ARM processor enables advanced on-mouse calculations which allows a completely personalized setup and additional functionality for all 7 buttons. The comfortable shape with the slick non-slip metal coating and the ergonomic button placements allow users to be faster, more accurate and play longer.

The LCD menu offers setup of even the most advanced ExactTech settings. View larger

SteelSeries Engine software lets you record extremely long and advanced macros. View larger

Three different zones can be programmed individually using 16.8 million different colors

Master your game with the SteelSeries Sensei laser gaming mouse

Upload your own bitmap image and personalize your Sensei mouse

Anti-tangle braided cord for enhanced durability

LCD Display

With the LCD display on the backside of the SteelSeries Sensei, you can customize all settings to fit your specific needs. The LCD menu offers setup of even the most advanced ExactTech settings described on this page.

Make It Your Own

SteelSeries Sensei allows you to upload your own bitmap picture, offering a great way to personalize your mouse--and help prevent theft at LAN events, gaming cafes, and other public places.

Best-In-Class Technology

Featuring a state of the art laser sensor that offers a consistent and reliable performance, the SteelSeries Sensei boasts 10.8-megapixel HD image correlation at up to 12,000 frames per second and the ability to handle tracking movements of up to 150 inches per second.

Double Your Speed

SteelSeries Sensei can be fast, like really light-speed fast, if you need that kind of speed. Because SteelSeries use a 32 bit ARM processor in the mouse, it can double (x2) your mouse sensitivity. Go from a default CPI range of 1 to 5,700 CPI, to a doubled CPI range: 5701 to 11,400 CPI. This feature is particularly useful for people using multiple monitor and similar environments.

Programmable Macros

Thanks to the support of the SteelSeries Engine software, you can record extremely long and advanced macros to the Sensei. The macros can be layered and can include keystrokes and precise timing. How you will decide to use this advanced feature is up to you--choose your configurations wisely and adhere to any rules that you may need to abide by during gameplay--but the Sensei presents you with endless possibilities.

SteelSeries FreeMove

FreeMove implements path correction, which makes the mouse predict, correct, and make your movement straight. With the SteelSeries Sensei, you can adjust the amount of path correction or completely disable it for 100% control of your movement.

SteelSeries ExactSens

SteelSeries ExactSens allows you to control how fast your pointer should move by adjusting your CPI in increments of 1 between 1 to 5,700 CPI. This means the SteelSeries Sensei offers you true hardware-based sensitivity settings, freeing you of interpolation from game software. To really get the full benefit from ExactSens, you should deactivate any cursor acceleration and set your sensitivity settings in-game (sensitivity 1 or adjust your sensitivity slider to lowest possible setting) and on your operating system to default.

Light 'Em Up

Three different zones on the Sensei (the wheel, the CPI indicator, and the back) can be programmed individually using 16.8 million different colors. It's another way for you to personalize your mouse. It also brings a very real benefit to users who utilize multiple profiles: by giving them different colors, you can quickly switch between profiles and also ways know which profile is active. For those of you who don't like glowing shiny stuff on your desktop, you can completely switch off all illumination.

Plug-and-Play Operation

There's no need to install software of any kind in order to use the Sensei. The built-in driver can be adjusted through an LCD menu on the backside of the mouse. Simply plug in the Sensei and play. For the PC gamers who want really advanced customization options, the Sensei is supported by SteelSeries Engine technology (included).

Braided Cord for Durability

The 6.5-foot (2-meter) mouse cable is an anti-tangle braided cord for enhanced durability. The gold-plated L plug resists corrosion and ensures no loss in signal transfer, so every movement remains precise.

What's in the Box

SteelSeries Sensei Pro Grade Laser Gaming Mouse and SteelSeries Engine software.

What Critics Are Saying About the Sensei Laser Gaming Mouse

"Some great design mixed with excellent configuration options. The SteelSeries Sensei is the most powerful mouse we have tested to date. An epic product from SteelSeries." Score: 10/10
--HardwareHeaven

"It's clear that the Sensei is an amazing mouse with absolutely no issues at all. You couldn't ask for a better replacement for the Xai. Job well done SteelSeries, you really have your work cut out for when you try to improve on this one in the future." Score: 10/10
--Lanoc

"This is quite possibly the finest mouse currently available today." Score: 9/10
--KitGuru

"Currently our favourite mouse on the planet."
--Overclock 3D

"Truly a masterpiece befitting of its title."
--Nerdreactor

"An exceptional peripheral sure to revolutionize gamin mice in the future."
--Gaming Shogun

"My mind...has been blown. A wonderful effort from SteelSeries, and perfect for your next mouse upgrade."
--Atomic MPC

Product Description

Based off the critically acclaimed Xai gaming mouse, the SteelSeries Sensei is a top of the line laser gaming mousededicated to suiting tournament level players. It features a highly sophisticated firmware that allows for multipleadjustments of the sensor functionality, as well as complex macros to customize the mouse to the user’s specificdesires. With the SteelSeries Engine and illumination present on the design, the Sensei has a new look, both on theoutside and on the inside. At the same time though, the Sensei still retains all the features that the original Xai is knownfor such as its ambidextrous design, the ability to save different profiles on board, and the LED panel to customize themouse on the fly.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

354 of 416 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best mouse in the history of eternity, October 12, 2011

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IdrA - See all my reviews

This review is from: SteelSeries Sensei Laser Gaming Mouse (Grey) (Personal Computers)

I used to be really, really good at starcraft2. Then I had a brain aneurism or something and I became incapable of winning a game. Recently I switched to the steelseries Sensei mouse, and just a few weeks latr I won an international tournament. The sensei's sensor and tracking are incredibly smooth and high quality, you get unparalleled accuracy and speed no matter what situation you're using it in. It's also very comfortable to use, it fits hands of all sizes perfectly and glides smoothly over any kind of mouse pad.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent gaming mouse with some minor ergo issues, November 19, 2011

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Wayne "Omegafiler" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SteelSeries Sensei Laser Gaming Mouse (Grey) (Personal Computers)

(What's this?)

While I don't consider myself a "hardcore" gamer, I do spend plenty of time in front of the computer (or gaming console) playing various types of Racing, RTS, and FPS games. The last two of which are where a high-end gaming mouse can come in very handy. For these types of games, it's very important to have a precise mouse that's comfortable and customizable to your personal preferences.

First, let's talk about precision and customization. That's one area that this mouse excels in. I don't think I've seen any gaming peripheral that has so many features you can change. You can change between 2 different DPI (sensitivity) settings via a convenient button located below the scroll wheel. I personally have one setup for FPS and the other for RTS/Windows. Although you are welcome to create full separate profiles for your games, in case you'd like to have a sniping option, for example. You're able to change LED colors for the wheel, the DPI toggle button, and a nice logo towards the back of the mouse.

There are many other settings including acceleration, polling rate, and others that I found best to leave at their default settings. These settings can be changed from the software or the built-in LCD, which I'll go into later. You can of course customize the 7 buttons to do whatever you like, which is fairly standard with most mice. Speaking of buttons, this takes us into ergonomics, which is where it misses on perfection.

The mouse itself is comfortable and I haven't had any issues playing BF3 for hours. However, I do find that the hand-shaped Logitech G500 with its slightly larger size is nicer to use. It just fits my hand a little better. The buttons on the right side (I'm right-handed) also get in the way. I find that I keep accidentally clicking them while gaming. You can easily turn them off, as I have done, but the clicking itself is still slightly annoying. It's just a negative to having an ambidextrous mouse.

The last topic is going to be this interesting monochrome LCD on the bottom of the mouse. It's there so you can customize your settings on the fly. I've found this to be far more intriguing than actually useful. It's easier to simply alt-tab from a game into the mouse software and make the changes there. Since they are saved into the built-in memory, I really don't find myself changing them often. Perhaps if you travel to multiple game systems and didn't want to install the software. Then you could adjust settings directly on the mouse. Well, I'll leave that up to you if you have a use for that. :)

So let's start wrapping this up with the usual Pro's and Con's.

Pros:
+ More customization than any gamer will ever need
+ Excellent mouse precision
+ Great build quality
+ Fun LED lights
+ Built-in LCD for on-the-fly customization
+ Improved my gaming experience!

Cons:
- Expensive
- Minor ergonomic issues.

Otherwise the build quality and functionality are excellent. The LED lights are fun to play with. And you could spend all day customizing the various settings for each game. However, I do think the Logitech G500 offers most of the important features while providing slightly better ergonomics and a lower price point. With that said, I think you'd be very happy either product.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Mouse, November 1, 2011

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Elisa 20 - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SteelSeries Sensei Laser Gaming Mouse (Grey) (Personal Computers)

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I was initially wary of this mouse replacing my old Logitech g5 but after some time of comparison and testing this mouse has won me over. It is lightweight, glides smoothly, and has a responsive and crisp feel to commands. The onboard settings are easy to navigate, deep, and fun to tweak.

This mouse feels smaller in the hand than what I am used to and it took me some time to adjust. Also, the slicker glossier finish may not be as easy or comfortable to use as a textured grip for those with moist palms. The ambidextrous design gave me some trouble when trying to quickly and accurately press the 2 additional right sided keys. It felt awkward at first for the claw grip and seems to be more favorable to a palm type grip.

All around this is an excellent mouse that gets the job done smoothly and precisely and allows a wide variety of options to really fine tune it and make it your own.

Pros:
-fantastic glide
-highly responsive
-highly customizable even without the downloadable software

Cons:
-Slicker grip can make moisture an issue and dirt is more noticeable
-Ambidextrous design may not suit some

Additional Note:

When I first set up this mouse with my computer I had an issue of it immediately waking my computer whenever it tried to enter sleep mode. I'm running on Windows Vista 64 bit and solved this by plugging it into one of the front USB connectors and it is no longer an issue.