Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tuneable Gaming Mouse

The Logitech G502 Proteus Core Gaming Mouse May Just be the Ultimate Gaming Mouse

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Ancient History

Choosing a high performance pc gaming mouse isn't something to take lightly. There's wins, losses and money on the line for anybody who's going to buy the wrong mouse and regret it shortly after. Thankfully I bought one of the best gaming mice years ago and it's been serving me well since 2014. My weapon of choice; the Logitech g502 Proteus Core Tune-able gaming mouse. 

Firstly, I'm a Logitech fanboy, I like the idea of all my peripherals sharing the same brand name and Logitech Software hub, so choosing a Logitech gaming mouse was a no-brainer, though it's not without it's perils. There are actually several different G502 models spread across multiple generations of mice, some of them great and some of them do a disservice to the G502 name. So when you read "G502" I really mean the Proteus Core model that I bought so long ago, the sub-model makes all the difference. With that being said, let me explain just why the g502 is and has been so great to game with. 

Durability

The first feature is easy to see. My own g502 has been running for six years now with no slowing down. The Logitech G Hub software still supports the g502. The buttons still click and the woven USB cord still gives the stable connection and low latency that you'd expect from a premium peripheral. The only thing I've had to replace on this mouse are the plastic sliders that outlasted three mouse pads. The Logitech G502 isn't just about durability though, it's got some premium features that make it shine compared to a cheaper mouse. 

Sky High DPI

Back when it was a new product, this model of g502 boasted one of the most accurate optical sensors with a maximum 12,000 dpi. Having such a high dpi means that you need more than just the in-game mouse sensitivity settings to get your G502 running just right. Thankfully there's four buttons dedicated to changing DPI settings and profiles. You've got the quick-snipe button that slows down the cursor for precision aiming. Aside from that you've got two DPI shifting buttons to change between customized presets. If these DPI settings weren't enough, there's the G Hub suite of settings

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You won't be stuck blindly pressing the DPI shifting buttons to get the perfect sensitivity. You've got full G Hub software integration to customize everything from the RGB effects to tweaking the 5 DPI presets throughout multiple on-board profiles. The G502 really features a lot of customization, too much if you ask me, but it's always to have too many than too few. 

Middle Click Mayhem

Constantly playing with the DPI settings may not be your idea of fun, but the middle button and wheel sure will be. The G502 scroll wheel can be clicked, tilted and unlocked. Pressing the wheel to the left or right is perfect for navigating through extra wide documents with ease, or leaning left or right in fps games if the keybinds will allow. Something just as fun is unlocking the G502's scroll wheel and letting it spin, if no more than the sheer fun of having a vertical fidget spinner at your disposal. Admittedly I can't stop playing with it, but it is a gaming mouse after all. 

The Current State of the G502 Series

The Logitech G502 Proteus Core gaming mouse costs nearly twice as much as the G502 Hero Edition. This is likely due to scarcity and the Proteus being out of production. So I can't recommend you go and buy a G502 Proteus Core mouse at it's current price, but if you can find one closer to the cost of the Hero edition then by all means go and do it. For a more affordable gaming mouse with a few less features stay tuned for more hardware reviews.