Logitech G602 Lag-Free Wireless Gaming Mouse – 11 Programmable Buttons, Upto 2500 DPI

Initial review, same day as I've received it. I'll try to post another review after a couple months of use. NOTE: I've updated some of my thoughts after a couple of weeks of daily use!I'm upgrading from the G400 to after a few years of use because the cable developed a short. I wanted something similar with perhaps a few extra features. The G602 was cheaper than other mice I was looking at and has more buttons, plus it is wireless so I thought I'd give it a go!This mouse weighs a good bit more than the G400 thanks to the AA batteries which power it. You can run it on a single AA battery for reduced lifespan, or run it on a pair of them for more battery life. This will also greatly change the weight of the mouse. I've found I prefer the single battery. The mouse is still rated for something like 110 hours use on a single AA battery. You could get rechargeables and keep one charged ready to go, or just a few alkaline's ready to go in a drawer nearby.Shape is nice for my hand. I tend to use a fingertip grip or a sort of hybrid palm/fingertip. This mouse is almost too big for for the fingertip grip but it has a low enough profile for this to work. Some of the MMO style mice are much too tall for that and seem to be designed mainly for claw grippers. UPDATE: After a couple of weeks this mouse is pretty comfortable! I can easily go with the fingertip grip I'm used to and with a single battery it's not too heavy for that kind of movement (I keep the heel of my palm planted on the mousepad and move just my fingers most of the time).I like the six thumb buttons, they are accessible enough, with the front four being the easiest to get to. I'll need to play around some to see how I like them mapped, but by default the lower two front buttons of this group are the forward/back buttons (G4 and G5 on this mouse) and that seems to be pretty intuitive. I don't use DPI shift but love having those extra two buttons for other stuff. On the G400 they were behind and in front of the scroll wheel and weren't very easy to get to, the new location to the left of the left-click is nice. UPDATE: The buttons definitely work well for me. I still most often use the two that were programmed by default for front/back (G4 and G5) but the others are in good spots too. I heal in my MMO and especially like having my two instant-cast big heal spells mapped to the DPI buttons.The scroll wheel is very nice--one of the best I've used. I don't like my scroll wheels to be very clicky, but also don't want them to be too lose. This one has definite stops as you scroll, but they do not click allowing for very fine control or faster scrolling. There is no free-scrolling option on this mouse like some of Logitech's other offerings.My only complaint about the physical design of the mouse is the thumb rest/thumb buttons. I have large hands and large thumbs and my thumb feels almost wedged between the rest and the bottom of the buttons when I rest it naturally on the mouse. This may be something I get used to with use, we shall see. Other than that this mouse has a very similar profile to the G400. UPDATE: I definitely got used to the thumb rest. It's pretty comfortable. After use, though, I did discover one small point of poor comfort: I hold my mouse sort of skewed to the left. Not sure why. But this makes my pinky rest a little more toward the back of the mouse than is probably normal. Along the sides near the bottom of the mouse in front and back there are some fairly large inward bevels and the one on the right rear side is where my pinky ends up and is slightly uncomfortable. It's no big deal and isn't noticeable most of the time. This probably wouldn't be an issue for most people. That said, I'm not sure why they shaped it that way.Software setup was super easy since I'm moving from one Logitech gaming mouse to another. Plugged in the adapter, let Windows install the driver, and then it was recognized in the Logitech Gaming Software. You have to switch from on-board profiles to automatic game detection on the main screen if you want this functionality (with on-board profiles you get up to 4 profiles that are stored on the mouse and move from computer to computer with you). The games I had set up on my G400 were recognized but since the G602 has very different button layout the mapping was not set up. This only took a couple of minutes to fix. I had to restart the software to make it work in my game, though.Wireless works fine when using the provided extension cord for the USB dongle. It works alright when plugged into the back of my PC, about 5 feet away from the mouse, but does have some slight communication issues at that distance. Sometimes the pointer will jump a bit further than expected.So far here are my pros and cons:Pros:* Mostly comfortable design, similar profile to G400* Nice button layout, definite upgrade from G400* I love that it comes with a USB extension to put the dongle close to the mouse* I also love that it has on-board dongle storage for when you go on the road* On-board profiles for switching between comptuers* Logitech Gaming Software, been using it for a few years now and love it.Cons:* A bit heavy, especially with both batteries* Wireless--hopefully this works out well in my apartment without much interference.Overall this seems like it'll be a good upgrade with a few extra buttons while not going crazy like with the G600.

Let me start by saying: I am not much of a mouse gamer on the PC, so much of the performance features do not really apply to me, therefore I will not really go in depth about the polling rates, latency, or anything like that.I really wanted a mouse that featured both comfort and battery life but also had the flexibility for some gaming, should the mood strike me. This mouse delivers on all fronts.Hardware:The pictures do a fair job conveying the aesthetics, this mouse strikes a nice balance between aggressive and mature. The shades of grey gunmetal blend nicely with the darker shades of black, it is a very attractive addition to my desk. The variety of materials also vary in terms of reflectiveness, this contrast also lends to the premium look. Build quality is very high, the mouse feels solid in hand with a good weight to it.There are several different materials that come into contact with different parts of your hand while gripping the mouse. The area where your thumb and the base of your palm rests is a nice "rough feel" material. The area at the center of your palm is a soft rubber. The two main buttons are a bit of a let down as they are your regular run-of-the-mill plastic, same goes for the numerous 'G' buttons on the side. And finally, the wheel is covered in a nice grippy rubber.The main clicks are very nice, providing just the right amount of resistance and low level of sound. The wheel is a balance between smooth and clicky spinning with a soft resistance between every interval. The middle click is slightly more resistant to clicks than the main buttons. The 'G10' and 'G11' buttons on the top of the mouse (meant to be dpi switchers) are about the same level of clickiness as the main buttons. The 'G' buttons on the side are one of the few disappointments with this mouse. Those buttons are just a little too stiff for my tastes, but they do provide defense from accidental clicks.The shape and button layout of this mouse are amazing, as long as you have a medium or large hand. My girlfriend tried out the mouse and it was simply too big for her tiny mitts... My hand is just big enough to palm a basketball to give you an idea of the scale. The mouse fits my hand like a glove. I tend to fully palm the mouse during use (as opposed to claw style) and this mouse feels like it was made just for me. While the six buttons on the side may seem overwhelming, I have never once accidentally hit the wrong one. They are shaped and spaced nicely.The mouse uses two AA batteries for power. This is good because standard batteries make less headaches and there is no need for a charging cable. A pair of batteries are included to start you off, which is nice. One interesting thing to note is that the mouse will operate just fine with only one of the two batteries inserted, so if you only find yourself in a desperate one-battery-left-in-the-house situation you will be fine. Alternatively, this feature is also useful if you want your mouse to be a little bit lighter than if two batteries were in it.Speaking of batteries, the extra long battery life is one of the selling points for this mouse. I have had this for nearly two months and the software is reporting 3/5ths battery remaining. I have been using the mouse exclusively in “endurance” mode this whole time. I find that I don’t even notice a difference between endurance and performance mode, but I’m sure a more experience PC FPS gamer might find a reason to use the more battery-draining performance mode. I estimate that I use the mouse an average of 5-7 hours a day, so it is up to you if the battery life sounds acceptable, I think it is doing fine.The wireless receiver is your usual standard nub. Logitech includes a USB extension cord that can bring the dongle up to desk level for a better signal. I have been using it in conjunction with the USB extension and have never had any connection issues even halfway across the room from the receiver. And for when you are traveling, you can tuck the dongle into a holster within the battery compartment. Basically, standard wireless mouse stuff going on here, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.Software:The Logitech software is passable. It has all the features you would expect for a modern gaming mouse:-Application-specific button configuration-DPI level switching-Polling rate adjustment-Macro creation-On-demand profile cyclingOne feature I did find quite new and useful was the ability to save a profile directly on the mouse. This means you can save a configuration that stays with the mouse regardless of which computer you plug into even if the other computer isn’t running Logitech G Software. I have used this feature quite often because I take this mouse with me to use on a friend’s computer, it is great not to have to configure the software every time I plug into a new computer.This software is almost too simplistic in its design. The software is very approachable to the average user albeit at a cost. I suspect other gaming mouse software is a bit more powerful in terms of customization. That being said, I found that the software is more than capable for my needs but perhaps a more hardcore enthusiast should take a closer look at the software before investing in this mouse.Summary:Pros:-Ergonomic Shape-Attractive design-Premium feel-Good clickiness is most important buttons-Battery life is good (endurance mode)-On-board profile memory-Lots of buttons with intuitive layoutCons:-Stiff clickiness in the side ‘G’ buttons-Software is overly simplistic-No good for small handsOverall, I would highly recommend this mouse. The balance between a gaming and productivity mouse was very well-struck with this product.