Roccat Kone XTD

The Roccat Kone XTD is still close to the top of the all-purpose gaming mouse hierarchy, held back by only a few forgivable foibles.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
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Product details

  • The Kone XTD Optical's Pro-Optic (R5) 6400dpi optical sensor guarantees supreme gaming dominance. Be king of the multi-player mountain with a state-of-the-art sensor, lag-free, hyper-precise, with dpi adjustable between 50-6400.
  • ROCCAT's breakthrough EASY-SHIFT[+] technology means each button has more winning-edge value with a secondary programmable function, for a wide array of battle possibilities. Intuitive and easy to program, with options for simple commands or complex macros, Easy-Shift[+] expands your arsenal, letting you react both rapidly and efficiently in the heat of the battle.
  • Customize the look of your Kone XTD Optical to fit your style. With four configurable LED lights displaying a brilliant 16.8 million discrete colors, plus a variety of active effects, you can turn the Kone XTD Optical into your signature gaming weapon.
  • Rigorous field testing plus a treasure trove of ergonomic features designed for comfortable marathon playing result in a mouse forged for true veterans of gaming warfare and newbies alike.
  • The Kone XTD Optical features ROCCAT's comprehensive driver suite that provides total control over your mouse. Easily create an army of time-saving macros, adjust your illumination, set your DPI, and build up to five profiles that auto-launch with your favorite games - and lots more.

PROS

+ Comfortable design
+ Great software
+ Useful Easy-Shift [+] functionality
+ Tunable weights

CONS

- Small flaws in both design and software
- Inconsistent lighting

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on January 28, 2015
The Roccat Kone XTD is still close to the top of the all-purpose gaming mouse hierarchy, held back by only a few forgivable foibles.
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