Disclaimer - I've only had this mouse for a couple of days - but unless it dies young, it's a winner.
I can re-map ALL the buttons with other keys or macros. That's important to me, because I use the back key for gaming chat - which causes a headache every time I have both a game and Firefox up (I haven't been able to re-map that key input on Firefox). The Logitech gaming mice I've tried can't properly re-map those buttons, and I don't recall that the Razer Deathadder can either - that one fell off my desktop 1 time and broke (not to mention that you have to log into your account on the internet every time you boot the computer in order to use any of the mouse's special features - I'll never buy that again).
The extra buttons and scroll wheel are awesome at this price. I do a lot of Photoshop, and I can set the second scroll wheel to adjust the cursor size. That is an amazing plus for me. The on-the-fly DPI adjustments are awesome for gaming. Lastly, it can switch between 3 different sets of key maps with an on-mouse button press. Again, you just don't see that functionality at this price point.
The software has worked well - though it is a bit clunky and in SERIOUS need of a decent manual - it took quite a long time, a web search, and a trip through an online FAQ, to figure out how to automatically set a profile on startup.
Lastly, the mouse feels great. It just feels well built. The clicks are right. The scroll wheel feels solid. There's no slop or free play. This is a heavy mouse - even with the extra weights removed, it's got more heft than some of the competition. You just feel that you're working with a quality product.
Again - I haven't had it long, but of the dozen or so mice I've tried (including a couple in the $60-$100 range), this is a clear winner on features and feel.
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September: I've had this mouse for 4 months now - I still love it. Best mouse I've ever had. Period.
It's taken several falls from my desktop without breaking, and the extra wheel is awesome in Photoshop (I use it for brush size).
Febuary '14: Still love it. I wouldn't trade it for any other mouse.
Feb: '15: finally died (my fault) - recent Mad Catz reviews indicate that the company has gone into the toilet so I bought a Logitech G502. It's now April '16 and that's my new fave.
| Brand | Mad Catz |
|---|---|
| Series | Cyborg R.A.T.5 |
| Item model number | MCB4370500B2/04/1 |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
| Operating System | Windows 8 |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.56 x 2.75 x 10.03 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.56 x 2.75 x 10.03 inches |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Manufacturer | Mad Catz |
| ASIN | B0098W4ZD4 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 28, 2011 |
