Performance
To test the performance of the Rival 100 we will be covering button response, comfort, extended use, and software incorporation. At the heart of the Rival 100 lies the custom-engineered 3059-SS optical gaming sensor with 8 CPI steps up to 4000, 143 IPS, and 20g acceleration. The enhancements made to create this new sensor provide gamers with the most accurate, 1:1 optical tracking experience for any mouse under $50. Unlike gaming mice that have to reduce tracking performance to achieve a lower lift off distance, Rival 100 sacrifices nothing by offering the best tracking accuracy paired with an optimal low lift off distance. On-board zero hardware acceleration means there is no acceleration in the properties of the sensor of the Rival 100. Regardless of how fast you move the mouse it will always reach the same point – it’s registering the physical distance the same – not the pace at which the mouse was moved.
Software
With SteelSeries Engine, gamers can take full control over the Rival 100’s performance. Customize and remap all 6 buttons, adjust the optical sensor’s CPI, customize the illumination with over 16 million options, and create personalized configurations for your favorite games that auto-deploy when the game is launched. GameSense is a part of the new generation of peripherals, delivering real-time, in-game actions. Users can create illumination settings that directly reflect in-game actions as they happen.
There we have it! The Rival100 brought to us by SteelSeries! Let us cover a few final thoughts in the conclusion of our review.
