Microsoft Intellimouse Pro - Black Shadow, NGX-00012

I've tried a lot of mice over the years, but none could quite match the perfect comfort, durability, simplicity and overall satisfaction of the legendary IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0. Until now. This mouse is a dream come true. It's that perfectly-shaped work of art from 2003, but reborn with modern technology and thoughtful, subtle improvements throughout. Microsoft made the wise decision to keep the exact same shape as the original, whilst improving the feel and responsiveness of the buttons, putting a state-of-the-art sensor in it, and making some nice improvements to the build quality (including a braided cable). It feels fantastic in the hand (as the original did), but bear in mind that this is a 'palm grip' design, whereas a lot of modern gaming mice are 'claw grip' designs. It's really light without feeling cheap because of how solid it feels. It glides effortlessly on the cloth mouse mat I have. I'm very impressed by its accuracy and overall performance for gaming and non-gaming tasks alike. The finish is stunning and looks so much better in the flesh, and the texture of every part has just the right amount of grip. It's just a joy to use. Finally, the configuration software, Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Centre, is simple and modern. Use it to customise the buttons, sensor and tail light. Change the light to red for that extra nostalgia factor. I haven't been this excited about a mouse in years.

All old school gamers know IME 3.0 mouse, it has become a legend over the years. Have used both, and IM Pro - for over 2 weeks since the delivery day in CS:GO, Black Mesa, Call of duty IV. *Found a sensor to be very precise (like 99% right now in the market...) in FPS games, it never spun out on fastest swipes. Very good in desktop, no underclicking or accidental doubleclicking. *Shape haven't changed, I like the mouse, but still gripping it differently every time in FPS games. Rubberized sides give good grip, good during colder weathers of UK, have yet to test it on a very hot day.. *Plastic coating doesn't gather too many finger tips, rubberized sides doesn't gather many either. *Love the weight, lighter than my g502/rival700, though cable is stiffer than g502, but table clip solves every problem with cable (you could also Paracord it, or someone else could do it for you, for more flexibility than default cable). *Wheel is smooth, doesn't overscroll or underscroll. *Clicks of all buttons not too loud, compared to g602, are much quieter, and as good as sensei 310 or g502 *Tracking is great on cloth (Perixx 40x32 mat), aluminium (Perixx 25x21), also it's well on grainy desk surface *Lighting. compared to 2003 version of Intellimouse 3.0, doesn't get in your eyes annoyingly, nicely hidden, better than 2003 version, colour can be swapped around, also intensity raised or lowered in Mouse And Keyboard Center software, also it's easy to spot a mouse on dark mousemat with room lights off. *16000 dpi more than enough, can be adjusted in software, but 1600 is perfect for me on a 1080p monitor, and absence of DPI button is not a con, I just need 3 buttons to make a frag in a game, could be a con for graphic designers, who like to change DPI range while they are working with photos or 3D models. Haven't used Intellimouse classic 3200 dpi, and sold my 2003 IME 3.0, but from my memories and reviews of Classic, I can say if you didn't get the classic, don't bother getting it, if you miss IME 3.0 shape, get IM Pro instead, a very worthy upgrade in all categories. I am a mice collector too, out of 15 mice right now, IM Pro and Steelseries Sensei 310 are my daily drivers for all applications right now. If I bought it when IM Pro was released, I would have skipped some mice and saved quite a few pounds in this journey of buying, testing and reviewing

Great mouse, solid weight and ergonomics, lasted me about 4-5 years until the left click stopped registering. Be prepared for the scroll wheel to fail early; you can still use middle click, just not wheel up + down.

Lightweight mouse it’s perfect and responsive! Fits my hand perfectly and the colour is customisable, sounds very clicky too! Easy to use.

Dislikes the braided cord although very flexible do not run it across your skin quickly or risk a burn. the additional buttons for your thumb I did not need these but disabled them from the ms utility powering my laptop up from sleep sometimes did not recognise it Likes: it actually fits my large hands it moves the cursor even when the surface changes colour or texture not too heavy or light slides across most surfaces with out sticking the pointer accuracy is spot on whether moving fast or slow. you can quickly move the pointer to roughly where you want it then slow down for more accurate selection It is a dream to use.

The Microsoft Intellimouse. Revered for it's shape and sensor technology back in the early PC gaming days. I'm too young to have known how good it was so when Microsoft refreshed it originally only being available in Asia and fellow, crazy mouse enthusiasts over on /r/mousereview were exporting it, I wondered what was so good about the mouse. Eventually Microsoft released it for sale in the Western hemisphere but it wasn't a purchase I planned on making until a day just browsing Amazon I realised it was on sale for near half price, I thought why not considering it's recommended for those with large hands (although I imagine it's still amazing in hand with smaller hands if you palm grip the mouse). It came, I unboxed it and when I properly gripped it, the first thought was that this is perfect for my hand. It's ergonomic shape doesn't cause any cramping or general uncomfortability. Just perfect for me. Sporting the 3389 sensor by Pixart, a near flawless sensor along with the 3360, there's no worries on the accuracy side. Capable of up to 10,000 DPI (although no need to go near that number even at higher resolutions, general range is 400-800). There is software for this mouse, "Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center" and easy google search should have you ready. In it, you can re-bind the side buttons, mouse-wheel, adjust the DPI and change the tail-light (although the options in this regard are very limited compared to other offerings). Any changes I believe are saved to memory in the internals. My only very very very small gripe from a perfect offering is that I wish it was a touch lighter, coming in at 100g~ which if you're familiar with the landscape of the gaming mice niche, is that there has been a 'revolution' of sorts in the direction of lighter mice, some coming at 80,70,60 and even in the 50 gram area. Some 'benefits' (as it's really personal perference) is less fatigue on your wrist allowing more 'consistent' performance over longer periods of playtime and less inertia allowing you to stop the mouse on a dime. Now, that isn't going to magically make you a better player but it's something were when you've tried it, it's hard to go back although shape is always the most important factor first and me coming from a Glorious Model O and G Wolves Skoll which weigh in at 65-70g is a big difference. Although this mice's weight is very balanced which makes it less noticeable so all in all, not a dealbreaker. This is a very worthy refresh of a beloved mouse and I can see why!

You can't beat Microsoft Intellimouse Only 4 stars because my previous identical model failed. This one is still working after a lot of use over quite a few years

Excellent for very large hands and longer stretches of work. If you have large hands (mine are 21cm long and 12 cm wide when measured flat on a desk), go for it, as there are few good value options that are also comfortable. For gaming, and especially shooters, I'd recommend something narrower, like Logitech G403. I find aiming with narrower mice easier and more consistent. The Intellimouse Pro feels sturdy and well made, and the rubber sides do not get sticky and are easy to clean. Overall, I'm very happy with the product.

Ho preso questo mouse dopo aver visto varie recensioni su YouTube, mi ispirava il design ed erano tutti positivissimi. Inizialmente pensavo al Logitech G203, che scontato a 25€ è un affare, ma la rotellina non cliccabile, dimensioni e forma mi hanno allontanato. È un mouse professionale - parole loro - sia da lavoro che da gaming ma senza sembrare ibrido, e ha davvero tanto stile in nero. Usa switch meccanici Omron made in Japan. Il cavo è intrecciato, riposa bene e non si aggroviglia. I 100 grammi non si sentono perché sono ben distribuiti, e siccome la mano può prendere più superficie, ci si muove meglio. Il mio vecchio mouse 1850 Mobile della Microsoft (che è un mouse ORRIBILE, se volete spendere 10€ per un mouse prendete un Logitech col cavo, ve lo dico dal cuore) pesava 80+ grammi con la pila ma essendo sì e no metà della grandezza, sembrava più pesante. I suoni dei click sono medi, mentre la rotellina è ovattata e silenziosa. I piedini non si sporcano facilmente, che è un sollievo, visto che è un mio incubo. Avendo usato componenti di più alta qualità rispetto alla plastica facilmente sbregabile del Classic 2017 e della vernice dell'Explorer originale, dovrebbe essere un mouse costruito per durare, e spero sia così. Nota: è fatto per mani medio-grandi in su. Dal polso alla punta del dito io sono 21cm e lo trovo comodo. Per personalizzarlo, dovete scaricare il Microsoft Mouse Center. Aggiornamento dopo quasi 1 anno e mezzo: ritorno qui dopo che un amico venuto a casa mia ne ha commentato positivamente il look. Il mouse ha sopravvissuto una tastiera e un computer, molto probabilmente lo utilizzerò finché non smetterà di funzionare! Per pulirlo ogni tanto bagno un cotton fioc con dell'acqua, strizzo le estremità e lo passo su tutto il mouse, asciugandolo poi con un panno. Con un panno in microfibra si può togliere il marchio del vostro pollice dalla plastica, che non si sporca proprio, a differenza del Classic/2017. Lo uso a 6000 DPI con un tappetino Fellowes Health-V in tessuto, muovo a malapena il polso e non mi fa mai male, mi ci è voluta solo una settimana per abituarmici. Migliorato subito nei giochi FPS dopo averlo preso (magari il mouse vecchio mi tratteneva), molto comodo anche quando lavoro. Reitero le 5 stelle.

Mükemmel.

Este ratón es grande, pero no incómodo. En la casa ninguno tenemos las manos muy grandes, y todos estamos cómodos con él. Es muy preciso, y realmente se configura de manera extremadamente fácil. En mi caso, el click de la rueda del ratón lo tengo para cambiar los DPIs, pero se puede configurar para cada programa o aplicación. Visualmente es realmente destacable. Ese "gradiente" que aparece en las fotografías de muestra no es un efecto de la iluminación, sino que es tal cual, dándole un aspecto realmente elegante. Ni que decir, un ratón grande como este es para sujetar con toda la mano, es demasiado pesado para sujetarlo con los dedos nada más. El cable es realmente largo: no tiene ningún problema para conectarse a una torre bajo la mesa, en esquina contraria. Puede parecer un detalle menor, pero este ratón es ideal para ordenadores torre/sobremesa. Lo recomiendo 100%.

Die Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse ist eine Gaming-Maus, die in Bezug auf Performance und Ergonomie beeindruckt. Als passionierter Gamer habe ich diese Maus ausgiebig getestet und bin von ihrer Leistung begeistert. Die Präzision ist bemerkenswert. Mit ihrem optischen Sensor mit 16.000 DPI und einer Abtastrate von 12.000 FPS bietet sie eine schnelle und reaktionsschnelle Steuerung, die sich perfekt für Gaming-Anwendungen eignet. Die Tasten der Maus sind gut platziert und leicht zu erreichen, was das Gameplay noch angenehmer macht. Ein weiteres Highlight dieser Maus ist ihre Ergonomie. Sie liegt gut in der Hand und ermöglicht eine natürliche Handposition beim Spielen. Die Größe und Form der Maus sind ideal für mittlere bis große Hände und bieten einen festen Halt, der Ermüdungserscheinungen reduziert, auch bei längeren Gaming-Sessions. Die Verarbeitung der Maus ist ebenfalls von hoher Qualität. Sie fühlt sich robust und langlebig an, was für eine langfristige Verwendung wichtig ist. Das Kabel ist ausreichend lang und gut abgeschirmt, um eine stabile Verbindung und geringe Latenzzeiten zu gewährleisten. Als einziges kleines Manko würde ich anmerken, dass die Maus recht minimalistisch ist und nicht über viele anpassbare Funktionen verfügt, die einige Gamer möglicherweise bevorzugen. Dennoch bietet sie grundlegende Anpassungsoptionen wie die Einstellung der DPI-Empfindlichkeit über die Software von Microsoft. Insgesamt bin ich mit der Maus äußerst zufrieden. Sie ist eine zuverlässige und leistungsstarke Gaming-Maus mit einer bequemen Ergonomie und präziser Steuerung. Ich kann sie jedem Gamer empfehlen, der nach einer qualitativ hochwertigen Maus sucht, die den Anforderungen von anspruchsvollem Gaming gerecht wird.

i've only been using it for a couple of days so i guess it's gonna take some getting used to. i do feel it's too big for my man hands. i could've also used a dpi adjustment button. i also feel like it could cause wrist pain. it's a palm not a claw mouse. Update: i ended up returning it because it did cause my wrist to hurt. that said, the mouse feels premium.