Learning all of its features will take time, but the level of customization the Kone XTD delivers will fit nearly any gamer's needs in genres from leisurely MMO games to twitch shooters.

Highly customizable; Profiles can auto-launch with applications; Luxurious design

For right-handed users only; Annoying voice feedback

Our excuses to play games - er, sorry, we meant our extensive product testing exercises have proven that the Kone gave us fast, accurate control whether we're trying to frantically command our armies in RTS games or aiming for headshots in first-person shooters.

: Excellent levels of customisation; very responsive and accurate

: Middle mouse button a bit stiff initially; not for left-handed users

For any gamer, having the right equipment is essential. You need a mouse that has extreme precision, programmable buttons for switching weapons quickly and easily, and is generally a pleasure to use. Today, we're reviewing the Roccat Kone[+].

Great mouse for playing games such as PlanetSide2 online, flying planes with high DPI settings. Plenty of settings and profiles to save. Plenty of buttons to assign different tasks to. The mouse feels like velvet believe it or not. Smooth to touch and looks awesome with the logo lit up.

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The Kone has earned itself a spot among our favourite gaming mice, Roccat proving it's got what it takes. Recommended.

Highly customisable; Comfortable; TCU may give you a slight edge

Right handers only; Electronics on the customisable weights is a waste; Advanced macro editor broken

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

Conclusion There must be a goal that ROCCAT has where they take a product that on first glance isn't that impressive to keep you expectations low and blow you out of the water with the final result. I did the same thing with the ISKU.

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.

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

The feel of the mouse in the hand is very comfortable, with extended periods of gaming offering no issues with comfort. All the main buttons were easy to reach (apart from that button in front of the mouse wheel) and I never felt the mouse was at risk of shifting in my hand even in the most intense...