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Unboxing the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse

By // February 23, 2011, 4:06 AM PST

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  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box cover

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

    The cover of the box clearly displays the mouse and its makers – SteelSeries and Blizzard Entertainment.

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

    Photo by Wally Bahny

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box back

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

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

    Photo by Wally Bahny

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box open

    The 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.

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

    Photo by Wally Bahny

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box contents

    The 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.

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

    Photo by Wally Bahny

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse top

    This 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.

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

    Photo by Wally Bahny

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse left

    The left side of the mouse – the thumb side – 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.

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

    Photo by Wally Bahny

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse right

    The 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.

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

    Photo by Wally Bahny

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse software

    The 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.

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

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

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse software expanded

    The software has three expansion panels for: Mouse Properties, Illumination Settings, and Button Assignment. The Mouse Properties panel provides configuration options for sensitivity and speed settings. The Illumination Settings panel allows the user to change the color, intensity, and pulsation of the built-in light that emits from between the armor plates. The Button Assignment panel allows the user to configure macros and choose various game and mouse setting commands.

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

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

  • World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse game client

    If 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.

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

    Screenshot by Wally Bahny of the World of Warcraft game client

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse box cover

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

The cover of the box clearly displays the mouse and its makers – SteelSeries and Blizzard Entertainment.

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

Photo by Wally Bahny

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