SteelSeries - Rival 3 Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with Brilliant Prism RGB Lighting - Black
User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 443 reviews.
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Description
Features
Hyper durable materials
Engineered with high-grade polymer for durability.
60 million click mechanical switches
Guaranteed to feel crisp from the first click to the last.
Wired connection
This mouse connects to your computer using a USB port.
TrueMove Core optical gaming sensor
True one to one tracking, 8,500 CPI, 300 IPS and 35G acceleration.
6 programmable buttons
Let you save shortcuts and frequently used commands.
Scroll wheel
Enables smooth, fast movement.
Comfortable ergonomic construction
Ergonomically designed to provide comfort for intense gaming sessions.
Brilliant prism lighting
Redesigned lighting provides 3 zones of 16.8 million beautifully crisp colors.
On-board memory
Save polling rate, keybinds, and up to 5 CPIs directly on the mouse.
Customizable lighting effects
Create complex lightshows or keep up to date with Discord notifications.
Compatible with most Windows and Mac computers
Works across a wide array of computers.
What's Included
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with Brilliant Prism RGB Lighting
Manuals & Guides
- Product Datasheet/Brochure
Key Specs
- Lighting TypeRGB
- Maximum Sensitivity8500 dots per inch
- Number of Buttons (Total)6
- WirelessNo
General
- Product NameRival 3 Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with Brilliant Prism RGB Lighting
- BrandSteelSeries
- System RequirementsApple MacOS, Microsoft Windows
- Model Number62513
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Feature
- Mouse TypeGaming
- Lighting TypeRGB
- Customizable LightingYes
Performance
- Mouse OperationButton(s), Scroll wheel
- Mouse Grip StyleFingertip grip, Claw grip
- HandednessRight-handed
- Tracking MethodOptical
- Maximum Sensitivity8500 dots per inch
- Minimum Sensitivity50 dots per inch
- Number of Buttons (Total)6
- Number of Thumb Buttons2
- Number of Programmable Buttons6
- Adjustable WeightNo
Connectivity
- WirelessNo
- Wired ConnectivityUSB Type A
- Operating System CompatibilityMac, Windows
- Plug and Play OperationYes
- Interface(s)USB
Power
- Mouse Power SourceWired
Included
- Mouse Pad IncludedNo
Dimension
- Product Height1.5 inches
- Product Width2.6 inches
- Product Weight77.11 grams
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC813682027049
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 443 reviews
(443 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(5)Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Grip, LightsCons mentioned:Buttons
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An amazing budget mouse that hits above its weight
|Posted .Mice have continued to get better and better, and so have tastes. Sensor quality and type are very important for different use cases. Gaming mice used to be a bit of a crap shoot: did the mouse have embedded acceleration, weird lift off distance, etc. Things have gotten much better, and manufacturers have gotten better at equipping their premium gaming mice with the hardware gamers are looking for. Of course, the high end is awash with highly capable mice, but what about the entry level? This is where SteelSeries’s Rival 3 sits. At a $30 MSRP it undercuts much of the competition. While the price spikes above a ‘basic’ mouse, the Rival 3 hits above its weight when it comes to the important gaming features. You get a good sensor (TrueMove Core - which rumor has it is a pixart 3331), excellent buttons (60m click mechanical switches), customizable RGB lighting, and on-board memory/DPI settings. First of all, the packaging is pretty basic. If you’re going to cut costs somewhere, this is the place to do it. The box is slightly larger than the mouse itself, and focuses on the specs. The cable is a simple rubber affair at 6ft long. While not the braided cables found on higher end mice, it may be considered a positive for some who know how braided cables can catch on things. The mouse physically is relatively light, at only 77 grams. The diminutive weight of this mouse keeps it feeling almost weightless in hand. The balance and weight distribution are excellent in my opinion and keep the mouse planted well. There are 4 buttons up top counting the scroll wheel. The primary left and right buttons have a satisfying click to them that differs from other popular mice. They’re quieter and have a bit of a thock to them instead of a click. The scroll wheel matches the feel quite closely and has a decent scroll, if not as precise as some higher end mice. The 4th button is the profile switcher, which can be set to switch up to 5 different profiles. Along the left side are two backward/forward mouse buttons that are quite narrow. Some might find them hard to use, but they fit my medium sized hand profile well. The overall shape of the mouse is lower than many mice, raising to only 1.5” at its tallest location. The palm hump is not quite as prevalent, so palmer may want to consider a different mouse. Clutch users like myself will rejoice at a mouse that gets out of the way and has generous gripping zones (helped by those thin back/forward buttons). The software is excellent from Steelseries. They’ve been doing custom gaming mice for a while, and the sensor options and on board profiles are competitive with the best. Some may bemoan the lack of adjustable lift off distance, and indeed the firmware that shipped with the mouse appeared to have quite a high lift off set, but the firmware update that came to me on the 27th of March 2020 seems to have abated this lift-off distance. It would still be quite nice to have this be customizable, but alas, I’m quite happy with the latest firmware. Again, up to 5 profiles can be cycled through giving a large amount of customization for DPI, polling rate, angle snapping, and acceleration/deceleration. I found two honed settings was all I wanted, but greatly appreciated them being stored on the mouse for when I switched between my desktop and laptop. I wish the illumination would follow the profile, making it easier at a glance to see what profile was selected. Alas, it is only globally configurable. That said, there are 3 zones and they each can be separately set. The zones basically amount to top, middle, bottom. They can be separately configured with settings, or all synced together. Either way, this is the best cheap mouse illumination I’ve seen, outpacing most of my more expensive mice. And the lighting isn’t over the top, but rather helpful at both illuminating the surrounding pad and giving you a solid target to grab with the outer rim illuminated. Buttons are also customizable in software. Steelseries doesn’t attempt to imagine every game should have a separate profile, so out of the box there is just one profile. If you add other profiles, you can select what program triggers them. I don’t use this feature, but you might find it less baffling than some of the more well known brands software. So how does it game? Very well. In fact, this is the sort of mouse that I could see being bought in bulk for tournaments or small OEMs, as it's cheap, but also effective. Steelseries is also a pretty well respected brand in the gaming world, and this product is a great trickle down entry level mouse. Until recently I was the owner of a Sensei Raw mouse. That mouse disappointed me in the long run, turning into a sticky mess. The plastic of the Rival 3 won’t suffer from that fate, but will probably get shiny over time (I believe this is ABS), which won’t affect most players. Overall, I feel like this mouse is a huge step up from the Sensei Raw of yesteryear, even if it targets a different market. It’s staggering how good this $30 mouse is. Overall, I have to give a glowing recommendation for the Rival 3. It’s a solid mouse, and a bargain at its asking price of $30. Just 5 years ago, it seemed like a mouse like this would fetch double that easily at MSRP. It's hard not to love this mouse unless you are a serious palming user with large hands. Most users will find this mouse a great, if simple, fit to their hand. If you’re looking for a starter mouse, try this - and you may just find it's your forever mouse.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great entry level gaming mouse.
|Posted .First of all, remember this mouse costs about $30. Having said that, it has more features than I expected. This is definitely just for right-handed people, so if you are left-handed, this is NOT the mouse for you. It is also on the small side if you have large hands like I do but it is still usable. It is also light. I have not deducted stars for the reasons above because all in all it is a very functional and attractive gaming mouse. When you get it, please visit: steelseries.com/engine to download the application that allows customization. Once you have installed the software you will be able to fully customize the lighting, sensitivity, ETC. The packaging the mouse arrived was as small as possible and made of recyclable materials. If I had to gripe about something it would be that the cable although long enough for most uses feels "cheap", unlike my other mice that have braided cables and feel more substantial. So if you are gaming on a budget, definitely consider this mouse. Even though it is wired, I will keep in in my laptop backpack to use while travelling.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Grip, LightsCons mentioned:Clicking, Cord
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Buy at this price point!
|Posted .THE BREAKDOWN: The packaging was very basic and to be honest if you are going to cut costs this is the place to do it. The design and feel of the mouse felt excellent to me. The mouse feels almost weightless and I believe it weighs in at 77 grams. The cord is not braided like most high end brands but it is a rubber material. Honestly, I like the cable because it is not plastic feeling but more durable rubber feeling. The mouse itself was not super smooth/slick if you will but more like a slight textured feel to give grip. The left and right primary buttons felt like they had grip as well. Another thing to note is that the click sound wasn’t a sharp click it was more like a dull thud if you will. I personally found this to be better than the sharper click. Next, is the scroll wheel. I found the scroll wheel to be super grippy and very precise. The last button on the top is the profile changer button. This button can switch between 5 different profiles and works as intended. The last two buttons are on the left side of the mouse. The forward facing and rear facing buttons. I also found them to work as intended. However if you have large hands like myself I found using the side buttons a little more labor intensive. The overall shape of the mouse I thought was great but again I have large hands so it could have been slightly larger for me. The initial setup was easy, just plug and play but to get the lighting to work in a specific way you have to download the Steelseries software. The software was easy to find, download and install. Once you have the software installed you can set 3 different lighting zones. You can set them individually or sync them all together. If you like to customize lights then this mouse is for you. Especially at this price range. The buttons are also customizable in the software. I personally do not use this feature but it is available for those that do. PRO’s: -TrueMove Core -6 programmable buttons -Excellent rubbery and accurate scroll wheel -Save poling rate, key binds and up to 5 CPI’s directly on the mouse -Customizable lighting CON’s: -If you have larger hands the side buttons may be an issue SUMMARY: Overall, I feel that this product worked very well and I would recommend this to a friend if they are in the market for device like this. I think for the price point on this mouse everyone should have one!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Grip, LightsCons mentioned:Buttons
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great FPS Mouse
|Posted .The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wired Gaming Mouse is a great intro level mouse with a lot of features. Pros: * Sleek design. It has subtle RGB lighting along the bottom outside edge as well as the logo which can be customized using the SteelSeries software. The software is easy to use and allows for customization such as of lighting, sensitivity, and setting up profiles. * Ergonomic. The mouse is slightly smaller than some of the other mouses I have used which I prefer since I use a claw style grip. It is lightweight and glides nicely along the mouse pad. For me, an ergonomic mouse is an absolute must as it allows for prolonged gaming sessions with less hand fatigue and discomfort. * Responsive. The right and left click give just the right amount of feedback. The side buttons (two) are well placed and easy to access. The overall mouse movement is very consistent, Cons: * CPI (Counts Per Inch) button. The CPI button does not have a light or other indicator to let you know what setting you are on. Not a deal breaker but would be nice to see in future iterations. * Cord. It would be really nice to see a braided cord. * Middle mouse scroll wheel. This mouse lacks a free spinning scroll wheel option. While not necessarily needed for gaming it would add to the ergonomic aspect of this mouse. Overall, the SteelSeries Rival 3 is a great mouse at a great price. I have enjoyed using it and highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It’s a pretty good mouse
||Posted .The mouse is not to light and also not too heavy, it has a good feel to it and has a good response time. There is no lag and the two side buttons work good. I’ve always liked this brands peripherals and I also have they’re new keyboard so for the price I would definitely buy this again
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy customer
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Easy set up, easy to customize the colors and program button configurations for gaming or work
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Steel series rival mouse 3
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Pretty good working perfectly fine at the moment definitely recommend for 30 bucks 5 stars
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Value5 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value3 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Help me
||Posted .Hello I need help with my scroll wheel my scroll wheel on the rival 3 the wheel is down
Features
Value3 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews
(5 Reviews)- Tom's GuideRating, 3 out of 53.0Sarah LeBoeuf on October 30, 2020
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Full Review - Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 54.0Marshall Honorof on March 9, 2020
SteelSeries Rival 3 reviewThe SteelSeries Rival 3 features a sleek design, programmable buttons and gorgeous RGB lighting, and it costs only $30.
Full Review - Tom's HardwareRating, 4 out of 54.0Nathaniel Mott on November 4, 2020
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Review: Budget QualityA low-priced wireless gaming mouse that doesn't disappoint
Full Review - VortezMatthew Hodgson on June 1, 2020
SteelSeries Rival 3 ReviewSteelSeries are well-known in the PC gaming industry for their high-performance, high-cost devices but they've had a go at something much friendlier on the wallet, the Rival 3, priced at around half
Full Review - Funky KitChris 730 Articles on November 3, 2020
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review - FunkyKitToday we will be covering the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gaming mouse. There will always be a need for a great wireless gaming mouse. Some of the downsides of a wireless mouse are widely know in the gaming community. Lag, battery longevity and
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Q: QuestionCan I use this with my rog zephyrus m16 laptop which states it has 3.0 type A ports for mouse?
Asked by MOUSE.
- A:Answer It you mean a standard USB 3.0 type A port, yes it will work with that.
Answered by Tedward
Q: QuestionIs this a 3 click mouse?
Asked by Community.
- A:Answer Actually it has 5 buttons, one to pair with Bluetooth, and 4 others, two on the side which you can't really see from the picture and two standard, plus the wheel clicks sideways.
Answered by Tedward
Q: QuestionSomething in my mouse rattling a bit. What should I do?
Asked by skirby.
- A:Answer Take it to Best Buy and their Geek Squad can look at it for you.
Answered by Caden
Q: QuestionWhat is better Wireless or Weird?
Asked by Jame.
- A:Answer Wired is said to be faster. I prefer wired!
Answered by Caden
Q: QuestionIt says USB type A, but doesn't say if it's 2.0 or 3.0. Which is it?
Asked by David.
- A:Answer 2.0 or 3.0 refers to the download speed which is somewhat irrelevant when it comes to a mouse unless you can click at megabits per second which I highly doubt, that being said it will work in either a 2.0 or 3.0 port type A.
Answered by Tedward
Q: QuestionHow durable is this mouse? I'm looking for gaming mice, preferably one that isn't wireless and is at least a good amount of durable. My price range is $0 - $30, but I would like to go as cheap as possible without taking away the durability.
Asked by Adam.
- A:Answer The mouse is super durable and has not given me any complaints. I am always happy to use it everyday and never find any problems with it!
Answered by Caden
Q: Questiondoes it change colors when its connected to a ps4?
Asked by FearUm.
- A:Answer It will change colors when connected to PS4. You can also connect it to a PC first, download the software and change the colors to your preference. Then you may plug it into the PS4 and it should have your preference saved.
Answered by Caden
Q: QuestionWhat is the lowest dpi this mouse can go to?
Asked by Khaos.
- A:Answer 800 DPI.
Answered by ChrisGugleta