NZXT is hoping to make a splash with its first-ever gaming peripheral. The Avatar from NZXT has both the style and design we’re looking for, so let’s see if it lives up to the rest of our expectations. You might be surprised to hear that NZXT has a keen interest in diving into the peripheral market, and we can see proof of this with their first product, the Avatar gaming mouse. This mouse offers gaming flexibility as well as great comfort, all in one package. With all of the great first-person shooters recently released, the Avatar is definitely worth looking into, especially if you’re thinking about a replacement for your current mouse.
One of the first things you might notice when you first see the Avatar is how much it resembles something from the product line of Razer. From the sleek shape and lettering on the box, you know this mouse was inspired by the competition, but that’s not a bad thing. If you’re going to break into the gaming peripheral business, why not examine the design and style of one of the more notable companies out there?
Overall, the Avatar is a great-looking product. The mouse features a solid black design with silver accent side-buttons, along with neon blue trim lights. It’s equipped with a total of seven programmable buttons which include the left and right buttons, left and right side silver buttons and a scroll wheel with two programmable buttons underneath it. This sleek mouse fits nicely into the cup of your hand, which as well which reminds me a lot of the Death Adder mouse by Razer.
This ergonomic ambidextrous design allows both right and left-handed people to use the mouse comfortably, although just how comfortable it is for lefties is something always up for debate. Rubber coating also helps keep the mouse firmly gripped in your hand. It also has Teflon pads for feet underneath the mouse which allows for air hockey like gliding on a smooth surface.
The Avatar features a sharp and stylish design, and is somewhat affordable, at around $59.99. This could be considered inexpensive, though, considering the features built into the mouse.