This is STILL the perfect mouse for FPS gaming, and now it's almost half-price in an unmissable Cyber Monday deal (UPDATED)

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Tried and tested ergonomics for all-night gaming.

Update Nov. 28 @ 9 AM ET: Cyber Monday came to an end, and the Razer Basilisk V3 discount sadly ended. However, the Logitech G502 HERO for $39.99 at Best Buy is a close match and is still available for the holiday season!

I've said it for years, and it seems unlikely that I'll stop: Razer makes the best PC gaming peripherals in the world. It's becoming a broader brand than ever, even with some unusual expansions into bizarre fashion accessories. Nevertheless, the Razer Basilisk V3 is still one of the best, most comfortable options you could ask for, now $39.99 at Best Buy for Cyber Monday.

Razer Basilisk V3 |was $69.99 now $39.99 at Best Buy (EXPIRED)

Razer Basilisk V3 | was $69.99 now $39.99 at Best Buy (EXPIRED)

One of Razer's best gaming mice got much better in its third version with a vastly improved scroll wheel, already competitively priced at launch. With an almost half-price discount, it shouldn't be missed.

👀 Alternative: Logitech G502 HERO | was $49.99 now $39.99 at Best Buy

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✅ Perfect for: Competitive gamers who crave absolute accuracy with no threat of input delay or hand cramp.

❌ Avoid if: Left-handed gamers. Sorry, this is no ambidextrous mouse due to its ergonomic focus.

💰 Price check: $39.99 at Amazon

🔎 Our review: Razer Basilisk V3: The best FPS gaming mouse now has a smarter scroll wheel

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Smart Reel scrolling on the Basilisk V3 will change your life. (Image credit: Rich Edmonds | Windows Central)
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Hardly a brand-new mouse, especially since Razer makes more than I can count on my fingers these days, but since our Basilisk V3 review, it remains a firm favorite due to its pure comfort paired with the 26,000 DPI Focus+ optical sensor.

It's similar to the Logitech MX Master range for its comfort but geared entirely toward competitive gamers instead of office workers concerned with ergonomics. In particular, the Razer HyperScroll Tilt Wheel allows you to move it left and right and switch between three modes: Tactile Scrolling, Free-Spin, and Smart-Reel.

Tactile Scrolling gives you the most tactile feedback when rolling the wheel, which is ideal for weapon or skill switching. Free-Spin is your standard everyday smooth scrolling for web browsing. Smart Reel can be enabled through the Razer Synapse app, allowing users to automatically trigger Free-Spin with rapid wheel movement, slowing down returns to Tactile.

You can rapidly scroll through game dashboards, navigate long patch notes, and browse cosmetic stores without losing the tactile scrolling necessary for carefully selecting weapons in shooters like Counter-Strike 2. It's gorgeous. Don't miss the chance to pick it up for almost half off!

Ben Wilson
Ben Wilson
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Ben is the channel editor for all things tech-related at Windows Central. That includes PCs, the components inside, and any accessory you can connect to a Windows desktop or Xbox console. Not restricted to one platform, he also has a keen interest in Valve's Steam Deck handheld and the Linux-based operating system inside. Fueling this career with coffee since 2021, you can usually find him behind one screen or another. Find him on Mastodon @trzomb@mastodon.online to ask questions or share opinions.