Unboxing the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse

By Wally Bahny February 23, 2011, 2:27 AM PST

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Unboxing the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box cover

ntThe World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse provides gamers u2013 especially WoW gamers u2013 an extremely configurable peripheral that also bears resemblance to the current expansion’s supervillain: Deathwing.

ntThe cover of the box clearly displays the mouse and its makers u2013 SteelSeries and Blizzard Entertainment.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntPhoto by Wally Bahny

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box back

ntThe back of the box details several of the mouse’s specifications and features.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntPhoto by Wally Bahny

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box open

ntThe box cover opens up to reveal the mouse behind its protective plastic bubble. On the inside cover is a stylized overview of the mouse’s appearance and features, and features are itemized on the panel above the mouse.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntPhoto by Wally Bahny

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box contents

ntThe box contents include: the mouse with its woven USB cord, a Quick Start Guide, a booklet from SteelSeries advertising its products, and a SteelSeries sticker.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntPhoto by Wally Bahny

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse top

ntThis is a close-up view of the mouse from above. You can see the primary buttons, the wheel, and six of the additional buttons easily here. Also visible are the Deathwing-like armor plates.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntPhoto by Wally Bahny

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse left

ntThe left side of the mouse u2013 the thumb side u2013 contains the standard fourth and fifth mouse buttons as well as three of the additional buttons. There is a comfortable rest spot for the thumb slightly below the three additional buttons.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntPhoto by Wally Bahny

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse right

ntThe right side of the mouse contains just one button directly underneath the ring finger’s rest point. The pinky grips easily onto the side of that rest spot.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntPhoto by Wally Bahny

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse software

ntThe downloadable software allows the user to configure any of the buttons to perform nearly any action conceivable. Various profiles for players, characters, or games can be stored and recalled at a moment’s notice. Another option is to check the Enable In-Game Mode checkbox and configure the mouse using the key binding interface in World of Warcraft.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntScreenshot of World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse configuration software by Wally Bahny

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse game client

ntIf the Enable In-game Mode checkbox is checked, you can configure the mouse buttons to perform various game commands within the World of Warcraft game client’s key bindings interface. Here I’ve configured the various buttons to trigger spells and abilities on the BottomLeft Action Bar.

ntFor more details, read my Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

ntScreenshot by Wally Bahny of the World of Warcraft game client

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