Alienware AW958-12 Elite Gaming Mouse - 16000 DPI Optical Sensor, 5 On-The-Fly DPI Settings, 13 Programmable Buttons - Perfect for FPS, MMO & Esports Gaming

The very first thing I must say is that I am a very picky mouse user. I have a problem with mice when there is no support for my right fingers - which tends to cramp and make my experience difficult. I use a Logitech Track Ball for work, but I wanted something I could assign macros to and tailor to different game requirements.I tried a LOT of different mice from Alienware, ROCCAT, Logitech and Corsair. All of them were great mice for gamers - but they really hurt my hand. Trying to google "mice for sore pinky" led me to a few forum posts where the AW958 was mentioned in a brief post.At a glance, the AW958 Mouse sports a unique look that oozes class and boasts a low profile design. There are a few notable exceptions - the cable is braided, the mouse buttons are firm easy to reach and feel fantastic when clicking, and the sides and palm rest are just the right fit.The mouse is unique in a couple ways. The "wings" have a gap between them and the top of the mouse, making for a aggressive design that is hard to match. The side buttons are flat with a lip on the upper edge of each button. I found the button location is much better due to the slightly lower placement. You can swap the 2 button wing for the included six-button wing for a MMO style setup. The buttons on the six-button wing are a bit higher then the buttons on the two-button wing.Another big option included in the box is adjustable weights. When you turn the mouse over, you’ll notice a pair of grooved sections on the back. Pushing these in will cause them to pop back and you can then remove them to expose the weight trays. Each weight tray can house up to two of the included 5g weights, allowing you to increase the weight of the mouse by 5, 10, 15, or 20g. It's another feature that sets this apart from competitors in the same price space.Finally, the Alienware Control Software can be downloaded to set up lots of different options. The ACC is split into three main screens: Lighting, Macros, and Settings. The Lighting tab is pretty self-explanatory and lets you specify a color, choose from six presets, and adjust the tempo.If you are looking for a mouse that needs to fit just right, I would give this a serious look. Yes, its a few years old - however at the time I am writing this review, there are quite a few new ones for sale. It is the first time in a very long history of cheap plastic products that I can say it was worth every single penny. I would have easily paid double to get the features I have.Thank you to the Dell Alienware team for creating such a great piece of hardware for those of us that cant use any mouse with the "claw" grip. I am not an employee of Dell, and I was not sent this to review.