ROCCAT 's great reputation for style in their gaming peripherals was evidenced last month in our review of the Kone XTD. Solid functional design blended with aesthetic flares to create a mouse suitable for a wide variety of games and gamers, who also benefit from built-in customisation.

+ Streamlined design; + Great software; + 5 Profiles; + 8200 DPI sensor; + Omron Switch Technology; + Customisable Lighting

Gamers are a total different computer user than most of us. As they are pickier than most and they need to be, when it comes to their gear, it most be comfortable and precise. And if you consider yourself a gamer, you know there are many companies out there bidding for your business.

Some things just go well together. Peas and carrots, Ferrari and beautiful women, and a keyboard and mouse. Of those examples, there's one that tops the rest, but suffice it to say that at least in the computer realm, the keyboard and mouse are likely the most critical combinations possible for just...

Sleek design styling; comfortable ergonomics; LED lighting effects; abundant features; extra features when used together

Expensive; no removable wrist rest; lettering faint in bright light; low illumination levels on ISKU

Roccat has let a new mouse loose on the gaming world, the Roccat Kone [+] ($79.99 list)-and this one knows how to talk. With Roccat's Talk technology, the mouse can be used in conjunction with the Roccat Isku illuminated gaming keyboard ($89.99 list, 3.5 stars), sharing functions for more intuitive...

Comfortable design with adjustable weight; 6000dpi sensor; EasyShift[+] and programmable macros add huge functionality; RoccatTalk lets it team up with a keyboard

No wireless option

ROCCAT may not sound like a familiar name to you, but in time, that could change. The company has been in the European market for a number of years, and has just broken into the US scene earlier this year.

The Kone[+] might be the strongest accessory to come out of ROCCAT Studios. Everything and anything can be customized and the comfort in a gamer's hand means for hours of gameplay with no problem.

The Roccat Kone+ Gaming Mouse is an amazing product. Come with a 6000dpi laser sensor, 1000Hz polling rate, 1ms response time, 30 G acceleration, multi-color LEDS, robust software for button and macro setup and many more features. Also, the overall look, fit and finish on the mouse is exceptional.

We are using a new addition to our scoring system to provide additional feedback beyond a flat score. Please note that the final score isn't an aggregate average of the new rating system.

Winning ergonomic characteristics; Self-calibration for any surface; EasyShift on-the-fly macro system; Voice feedback for (some) of the features is a definite plus

None; The only minor issue that did not reflect on the final scoring is the startling quality of the voice feedback

The ROCCAT Kone[+] gaming mouse is certainly an impressive peripheral for any gamer. The mouse offers a plethora of features a gamer would want such as customizable weights, high sensitivity and high precision laser technology, and enough buttons to satisfy even the most intense gamer's needs.

Roccat's American debut is nothing short of awe inspiring. With amazing products like the Kone+, you can expect to start hearing their name more frequently.