Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

How Much Does it Cost?

Lockdown, COVID, Brexit, take your pick, it seems everything has a stock issue these days. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, I couldn’t see stock anywhere. However, you can check for stock and prices on Amazon here. What I do know is that the mouse has an MSRP of £119.99/$119.99. That may seem like a lot, but for a feature-packed, high-end wireless gaming mouse, it’s pretty competitive. The price is similar to the Razer Viper, SteelSeries Rival 650, Logitech G502, and Corsair Dark Core Pro SE.

Overview

There’s no shortage of truly amazing gaming mice these days. In fact, a lot of that comes down to the overall quality of sensors really, as a bad sensor is a very rare thing these days. However, Mad Catz has gone for something above average with their latest gaming mouse, and it really does manage to stand out from the crowd with superb performance, and not just because of its unique aesthetics.

Unique

I’d say this mouse looks unique, but the R.A.T. design has been with us for nearly ten years now. I even remember reviewing the M.O.U.S.9 from eight years ago, and even that looks broadly the same as this new one. That’s no bad thing though, as if you’re a long-staying fan of the design, the overall fit and feel of it is unchanged.

Of course, with so many customisation options for the side panels and the slide adjustment on the mouse, you can still tailor it to fit your hand, but overall, it’s still going to feel flatter and wider than your traditional Intellimouse style designs.

Hardware

Mad Catz has opted for 60M rated DEKOTA switches on this mouse. That’s a good choice too, as they feel really responsive to use, with a nicely defined tactile and audible click. A good click is obviously important, as you’ll be doing a lot of it. That’s backed up by the flawless sensor performance, excellent glide, and lag-free wireless too. Plus, with 200 hours in 2.4G mode and 300 hours in Bluetooth mode, you won’t have to swap the battery out too often. However, a lot of the large battery life comes from the complete and utter lack of ANY RGB hardware. However, you may see that as more of a perk than a con, but I’ll let you be the judge, as it’s pretty subjective either way.

Should I Buy One?

If you need a gaming mouse that is free from the burdon of cables, the Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS Wireless Gaming Mouse is a really strong competitor. While it lacks RGB, that does feel like a breath of fresh air in the current market, and it uses its interesting ergonoimcs to make a statement, not lights. Overall, it’s the classic RAT look but with killer wireless gaming performance!