HyperX Pulsefire Core Gaming Mouse
The HyperX Pulsefire Core delivers the essentials for gamers looking for a solid, comfortable, wired RGB gaming mouse. The Pixart 3327 optical sensor gives players precise, smooth tracking with no hardware acceleration, and has native DPI settings up to 6200 DPI. The ergonomically-designed Pulsefire Core has textured side grips for a comfortable, no-slip grip, and its symmetrical shape is suitable for both palm and claw grip. It features high-quality switches with crisp tactile feedback rated for up to 20 million clicks. Customize lighting, DPI settings, and macros for 7 programmable buttons with HyperX NGenuity software and set your mouse up just the way you want it. The large skates on Pulsefire Core help deliver accurate aiming by giving you a smooth, controlled glide as you move the mouse. Pixart 3327 optical sensor The solid Pixart 3327 sensor provides precise tracking without hardware acceleration and supports native DPI settings up to 6200. Seven programmable buttons Pulsefire Core features seven programmable buttons with switches that provide crisp tactile feedback and are rated for 20 million clicks. Easy customization with HyperX NGenuity software Create macros, customize RGB lighting and DPI and save it to the Pulsefire Core’s onboard memory. Customizable RGB lighting Add a personalized touch of RGB style to your setup.
The HyperX Pulsefire Core delivers the essentials for gamers looking for a solid, comfortable, wired RGB gaming mouse. The Pixart 3327 optical sensor gives players precise, smooth tracking with no hardware acceleration, and has native DPI settings up to 6200 DPI. The ergonomically-designed Pulsefire Core has textured side grips for a comfortable, no-slip grip, and its symmetrical shape is suitable for both palm and claw grip. It features high-quality switches with crisp tactile feedback rated for up to 20 million clicks. Customize lighting, DPI settings, and macros for 7 programmable buttons with HyperX NGenuity software and set your mouse up just the way you want it. The large skates on Pulsefire Core help deliver accurate aiming by giving you a smooth, controlled glide as you move the mouse. Pixart 3327 optical sensor The solid Pixart 3327 sensor provides precise tracking without hardware acceleration and supports native DPI settings up to 6200. Seven programmable buttons Pulsefire Core features seven programmable buttons with switches that provide crisp tactile feedback and are rated for 20 million clicks. Easy customization with HyperX NGenuity software Create macros, customize RGB lighting and DPI and save it to the Pulsefire Core’s onboard memory. Customizable RGB lighting Add a personalized touch of RGB style to your setup.
The HyperX Pulsefire Core delivers the essentials for gamers looking for a solid, comfortable, wired RGB gaming mouse. The Pixart 3327 optical sensor gives players precise, smooth tracking with no hardware acceleration, and has native DPI settings up to 6200 DPI. The ergonomically-designed Pulsefire Core has textured side grips for a comfortable, no-slip grip, and its symmetrical shape is suitable for both palm and claw grip. It features high-quality switches with crisp tactile feedback rated for up to 20 million clicks. Customize lighting, DPI settings, and macros for 7 programmable buttons with HyperX NGenuity software and set your mouse up just the way you want it. The large skates on Pulsefire Core help deliver accurate aiming by giving you a smooth, controlled glide as you move the mouse. Pixart 3327 optical sensor The solid Pixart 3327 sensor provides precise tracking without hardware acceleration and supports native DPI settings up to 6200. Seven programmable buttons Pulsefire Core features seven programmable buttons with switches that provide crisp tactile feedback and are rated for 20 million clicks. Easy customization with HyperX NGenuity software Create macros, customize RGB lighting and DPI and save it to the Pulsefire Core’s onboard memory. Customizable RGB lighting Add a personalized touch of RGB style to your setup.
The HyperX Pulsefire Core delivers the essentials for gamers looking for a solid, comfortable, wired RGB gaming mouse. The Pixart 3327 optical sensor gives players precise, smooth tracking with no hardware acceleration, and has native DPI settings up to 6200 DPI. The ergonomically-designed Pulsefire Core has textured side grips for a comfortable, no-slip grip, and its symmetrical shape is suitable for both palm and claw grip. It features high-quality switches with crisp tactile feedback rated for up to 20 million clicks. Customize lighting, DPI settings, and macros for 7 programmable buttons with HyperX NGenuity software and set your mouse up just the way you want it. The large skates on Pulsefire Core help deliver accurate aiming by giving you a smooth, controlled glide as you move the mouse. Pixart 3327 optical sensor The solid Pixart 3327 sensor provides precise tracking without hardware acceleration and supports native DPI settings up to 6200. Seven programmable buttons Pulsefire Core features seven programmable buttons with switches that provide crisp tactile feedback and are rated for 20 million clicks. Easy customization with HyperX NGenuity software Create macros, customize RGB lighting and DPI and save it to the Pulsefire Core’s onboard memory. Customizable RGB lighting Add a personalized touch of RGB style to your setup.
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I want to love it, but I cant. I bought the HyperX Pulsedire dart about two months ago and since then I have had a lovehate relationship with the mouse. The hardware is absolutely fantastic It has a highquality feel, it is a bit heavy for my liking but still. The RGB lights are amazing along with the highquality padding on the sides of the mouse. Where I run into a problem is with the software, it is absolute dog poop. I had no issues with it at first and then all of a sudden the software does not detect my mouse anymore, I called Kingston and they told me to wait for the firmware update to download but yea, that didnt work. Since then I have not been able to change any of the settings on the mouse because I am basically locked out of the mouses software. I mean ... MoreI want to love it, but I cant. I bought the HyperX Pulsedire dart about two months ago and since then I have had a lovehate relationship with the mouse. The hardware is absolutely fantastic It has a highquality feel, it is a bit heavy for my liking but still. The RGB lights are amazing along with the highquality padding on the sides of the mouse. Where I run into a problem is with the software, it is absolute dog poop. I had no issues with it at first and then all of a sudden the software does not detect my mouse anymore, I called Kingston and they told me to wait for the firmware update to download but yea, that didnt work. Since then I have not been able to change any of the settings on the mouse because I am basically locked out of the mouses software. I mean seriously, even though the software is in beta it does not give you any reason for the software to not even work. Even when the software does decide to work, it is very barebones and only has basic functions. If you are looking for good quality, a wellpriced mouse with good software from a TRUSTED company, I would recommend the Logitech G305 or G703. Paying the 100 premium for a mouse that you cant even customize is a HUGE dealbreaker. HyperX, do better
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Software works fine in its latest version in Windows Store. I had many hiend, midrange and low end mice in the past thus have some ideas what is what. Coming from moded Logitech G203 because I was really missing that second button behind the scroll wheel. Side buttons and ergonomics are highlight of this mouse. Sensor for all practical purposes but numbers scrutiny on par with the best ones, scroll wheel is better than on g203 so far but the mouse is let down by very bad feet at least on my sample. The increased friction compared to g203 was instantly noticeable and annoying. I had some spare g203 feet so I just peeled off the original ones and stick g203 feet on it and the difference is night and day, it glides super smooth on G203 feet. Paracable mod in the post a ... MoreSoftware works fine in its latest version in Windows Store. I had many hiend, midrange and low end mice in the past thus have some ideas what is what. Coming from moded Logitech G203 because I was really missing that second button behind the scroll wheel. Side buttons and ergonomics are highlight of this mouse. Sensor for all practical purposes but numbers scrutiny on par with the best ones, scroll wheel is better than on g203 so far but the mouse is let down by very bad feet at least on my sample. The increased friction compared to g203 was instantly noticeable and annoying. I had some spare g203 feet so I just peeled off the original ones and stick g203 feet on it and the difference is night and day, it glides super smooth on G203 feet. Paracable mod in the post a very light way and flexible replacement cable which makes any wired mouse feel like wireless.I decided to do one further mod which to me enhances grip significantly. I applied slightly cut to shape unused grips, originally for G203, to sides and buttons. Mouse grips are cheap to get and make the grip really secure and more tactile with nicer feel to it too.
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The look and feel of this mouse is great and has a great shape. The side cushionsgrips feel great and I felt that if I were to use it extensively it would feel comfortable for hours of gaming.Although I was unable to use it due to the software and wireless ability, or maybe inability.The software detects the mouse when it is plugged in via the USBC that comes with it. But, once you try to use it wireless the software no longer detects the mouse and any keybinds and lighting profiles that have been set disappear. This made the mouse utterly useless for me as I have a discord keybind where the dpi button is and I have done that with every mouse Ive owned G502, G900, G403, Steelseries Rival 650. The G900 and Rival 650 are also wireless mice which I had no problems ... MoreThe look and feel of this mouse is great and has a great shape. The side cushionsgrips feel great and I felt that if I were to use it extensively it would feel comfortable for hours of gaming.Although I was unable to use it due to the software and wireless ability, or maybe inability.The software detects the mouse when it is plugged in via the USBC that comes with it. But, once you try to use it wireless the software no longer detects the mouse and any keybinds and lighting profiles that have been set disappear. This made the mouse utterly useless for me as I have a discord keybind where the dpi button is and I have done that with every mouse Ive owned G502, G900, G403, Steelseries Rival 650. The G900 and Rival 650 are also wireless mice which I had no problems using wireless and still having my keybinds intact.The Pulsefire dart also loses any dpi settings saved when plugged in going wireless. I use 400dpi in game and it defaults to the onboard settings when being used wireless and thus I cannot play with this mouse.Although it seems as though this can be fixed with firmware updatessoftware updates I dont see that coming anytime soon. If I wanted a wired mouse I would have bought a wired mouse. Im sure HyperX will find the solution to this but I hoped it would be sooner rather than later.
| Connectivity Type | Wired |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Compatibility | Xbox Series X|S™, PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™ |
| Cable Length | 1.8 m |
| Supported Devices | PC |
HyperX Pulsefire Core RGB Gaming Mouse (HX-MC004B, Black)
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I want to love it, but I cant. I bought the HyperX Pulsedire dart about two months ago and since then I have had a lovehate relationship with the mouse. The hardware is absolutely fantastic It has a highquality feel, it is a bit heavy for my liking but still. The RGB lights are amazing along with the highquality padding on the sides of the mouse. Where I run into a problem is with the software, it is absolute dog poop. I had no issues with it at first and then all of a sudden the software does not detect my mouse anymore, I called Kingston and they told me to wait for the firmware update to download but yea, that didnt work. Since then I have not been able to change any of the settings on the mouse because I am basically locked out of the mouses software. I mean ... MoreI want to love it, but I cant. I bought the HyperX Pulsedire dart about two months ago and since then I have had a lovehate relationship with the mouse. The hardware is absolutely fantastic It has a highquality feel, it is a bit heavy for my liking but still. The RGB lights are amazing along with the highquality padding on the sides of the mouse. Where I run into a problem is with the software, it is absolute dog poop. I had no issues with it at first and then all of a sudden the software does not detect my mouse anymore, I called Kingston and they told me to wait for the firmware update to download but yea, that didnt work. Since then I have not been able to change any of the settings on the mouse because I am basically locked out of the mouses software. I mean seriously, even though the software is in beta it does not give you any reason for the software to not even work. Even when the software does decide to work, it is very barebones and only has basic functions. If you are looking for good quality, a wellpriced mouse with good software from a TRUSTED company, I would recommend the Logitech G305 or G703. Paying the 100 premium for a mouse that you cant even customize is a HUGE dealbreaker. HyperX, do better
Software works fine in its latest version in Windows Store. I had many hiend, midrange and low end mice in the past thus have some ideas what is what. Coming from moded Logitech G203 because I was really missing that second button behind the scroll wheel. Side buttons and ergonomics are highlight of this mouse. Sensor for all practical purposes but numbers scrutiny on par with the best ones, scroll wheel is better than on g203 so far but the mouse is let down by very bad feet at least on my sample. The increased friction compared to g203 was instantly noticeable and annoying. I had some spare g203 feet so I just peeled off the original ones and stick g203 feet on it and the difference is night and day, it glides super smooth on G203 feet. Paracable mod in the post a ... MoreSoftware works fine in its latest version in Windows Store. I had many hiend, midrange and low end mice in the past thus have some ideas what is what. Coming from moded Logitech G203 because I was really missing that second button behind the scroll wheel. Side buttons and ergonomics are highlight of this mouse. Sensor for all practical purposes but numbers scrutiny on par with the best ones, scroll wheel is better than on g203 so far but the mouse is let down by very bad feet at least on my sample. The increased friction compared to g203 was instantly noticeable and annoying. I had some spare g203 feet so I just peeled off the original ones and stick g203 feet on it and the difference is night and day, it glides super smooth on G203 feet. Paracable mod in the post a very light way and flexible replacement cable which makes any wired mouse feel like wireless.I decided to do one further mod which to me enhances grip significantly. I applied slightly cut to shape unused grips, originally for G203, to sides and buttons. Mouse grips are cheap to get and make the grip really secure and more tactile with nicer feel to it too.
The look and feel of this mouse is great and has a great shape. The side cushionsgrips feel great and I felt that if I were to use it extensively it would feel comfortable for hours of gaming.Although I was unable to use it due to the software and wireless ability, or maybe inability.The software detects the mouse when it is plugged in via the USBC that comes with it. But, once you try to use it wireless the software no longer detects the mouse and any keybinds and lighting profiles that have been set disappear. This made the mouse utterly useless for me as I have a discord keybind where the dpi button is and I have done that with every mouse Ive owned G502, G900, G403, Steelseries Rival 650. The G900 and Rival 650 are also wireless mice which I had no problems ... MoreThe look and feel of this mouse is great and has a great shape. The side cushionsgrips feel great and I felt that if I were to use it extensively it would feel comfortable for hours of gaming.Although I was unable to use it due to the software and wireless ability, or maybe inability.The software detects the mouse when it is plugged in via the USBC that comes with it. But, once you try to use it wireless the software no longer detects the mouse and any keybinds and lighting profiles that have been set disappear. This made the mouse utterly useless for me as I have a discord keybind where the dpi button is and I have done that with every mouse Ive owned G502, G900, G403, Steelseries Rival 650. The G900 and Rival 650 are also wireless mice which I had no problems using wireless and still having my keybinds intact.The Pulsefire dart also loses any dpi settings saved when plugged in going wireless. I use 400dpi in game and it defaults to the onboard settings when being used wireless and thus I cannot play with this mouse.Although it seems as though this can be fixed with firmware updatessoftware updates I dont see that coming anytime soon. If I wanted a wired mouse I would have bought a wired mouse. Im sure HyperX will find the solution to this but I hoped it would be sooner rather than later.
I wanted to love this mouse. It registers the smallest of clicks, it glides well, it sits comfortably in the hand. I love the leatherette sides. I think I could use it for many hours without getting hand cramps. It comes with an adapter to give you more range that doubles as a cord to use your mouse wired. But why would you when you can wirelessly charge this lovely thing with a qi chargerWhy didnt I love this mouse though Despite all of its great physical features its companion software is impossible. It says right when you open it to download theHyperX Ngenuity software and you have to because thats where your dpi and rbg customization, among other things, occurs. Unfortunately getting it to recognize the mouse is a nightmare. Ive been stuck in an endless loop of ... MoreI wanted to love this mouse. It registers the smallest of clicks, it glides well, it sits comfortably in the hand. I love the leatherette sides. I think I could use it for many hours without getting hand cramps. It comes with an adapter to give you more range that doubles as a cord to use your mouse wired. But why would you when you can wirelessly charge this lovely thing with a qi chargerWhy didnt I love this mouse though Despite all of its great physical features its companion software is impossible. It says right when you open it to download theHyperX Ngenuity software and you have to because thats where your dpi and rbg customization, among other things, occurs. Unfortunately getting it to recognize the mouse is a nightmare. Ive been stuck in an endless loop of it either not recognizing it or installing a firmware update over and over again. Its been this way for days. Nothing I do will get this program to work which unfortunately makes the pulsefire dart less capable.On its own, however, its a great mouse for gaming. If youre wanting the customization, well, I hope you have better luck than I did with the software.
First of, when the mouse works it is great for the price. Its size is perfect for my small hands and you can fully customize the RGB. It has 2 DPI buttons as well which I appreciate.However, the software is the worst Ive ever had to deal with when using a gaming peripheral. Ive been using a gaming PC but recently started using a gaming laptop while away to visit my family. I went to download the HyperX Ngenuity Software. I noticed that the usual software download was unavailable and that you could only download a beta version from the Microsoft store. As soon as I downloaded it and it asked me to download a firmware update it bricked my mouse.That is right. It bricked my mouse. After searching the internet I found the hyperx reddit and it became clear many users ... MoreFirst of, when the mouse works it is great for the price. Its size is perfect for my small hands and you can fully customize the RGB. It has 2 DPI buttons as well which I appreciate.However, the software is the worst Ive ever had to deal with when using a gaming peripheral. Ive been using a gaming PC but recently started using a gaming laptop while away to visit my family. I went to download the HyperX Ngenuity Software. I noticed that the usual software download was unavailable and that you could only download a beta version from the Microsoft store. As soon as I downloaded it and it asked me to download a firmware update it bricked my mouse.That is right. It bricked my mouse. After searching the internet I found the hyperx reddit and it became clear many users were having this problem. HyperXs solution was to download another firmware update from their website and to not use Ngenuity in the meantime. What a joke. So now the RGB on my mouse doesnt work and I cant even use my DPI buttons.When I found a .exe file of the old Ngenuity software I use with my PC I was happy to download it but found that, as soon as Id customise the RGB and DPI settings, the left click would just stop working.So now Im left with a mouse that works but I cant even use half its features. What a joke. The HyperX devs said theyd fix it and that thered be an update in the next week but with Cyberpunk 2077 just out its not acceptable. I will never purchase another HyperX product again.
I am giving this mouse HyperX pulsefire FPS Pro 4 stars mainly because of the HyperX NGenuity software. I ordered HyperX keyboard before, and it took me a good while to set it up the way way I wanted and most importantly, to save the settings. But unlike the keyboard, the mouse wont save the settings for the love of god. Every time I lock my computer the mouse just resets the settings and starts cycling colours as if I just plugged the mouse in first time from the box. Every time you want to apply the settings you need to open the software and apply the settings. On top of that its very difficult to navigate through the software and its very user unfriendly. There is no excuse, it should be straightforward.Other than that the mouse is great, there is no doubt that ... MoreI am giving this mouse HyperX pulsefire FPS Pro 4 stars mainly because of the HyperX NGenuity software. I ordered HyperX keyboard before, and it took me a good while to set it up the way way I wanted and most importantly, to save the settings. But unlike the keyboard, the mouse wont save the settings for the love of god. Every time I lock my computer the mouse just resets the settings and starts cycling colours as if I just plugged the mouse in first time from the box. Every time you want to apply the settings you need to open the software and apply the settings. On top of that its very difficult to navigate through the software and its very user unfriendly. There is no excuse, it should be straightforward.Other than that the mouse is great, there is no doubt that HyperX products are awesome in terms of quality and durability. I was deciding between this mouse and Razer Deathadder and Im still not sure if I made the right choice. Old Deathadder felt better in my hand, it feels like its slipping from outside when I hold it, but Im sure my hand will adjust after few sessions.All in all I love the mouse itself, please fix the bloody software and youll get your 5 starts. Its driving everyone mental.
Im incredibly picky when it comes to mice and Ive learned theres no such thing as a perfect one that will work for every user.Ive always been pleasantly surprised by HyperX products and their tendency to perform well even against more expensive competitors. They often focus on performance over bells and whistles, which I appreciate. Theyre not busy or overdesigned but still feel like premium products.The first and foremost thing I look for in a mouse is the shape and feel in my hand. A mouse with tons of features that feels awkward or uncomfortable to hold is useless. For a righthanded user with fairly large hands, its fairly comfortable and familiar in shape. Its smaller than HyperXs Pulsefire FPS and its inspiration, the Razer Deathadder. Id call it a... ... MoreIm incredibly picky when it comes to mice and Ive learned theres no such thing as a perfect one that will work for every user.Ive always been pleasantly surprised by HyperX products and their tendency to perform well even against more expensive competitors. They often focus on performance over bells and whistles, which I appreciate. Theyre not busy or overdesigned but still feel like premium products.The first and foremost thing I look for in a mouse is the shape and feel in my hand. A mouse with tons of features that feels awkward or uncomfortable to hold is useless. For a righthanded user with fairly large hands, its fairly comfortable and familiar in shape. Its smaller than HyperXs Pulsefire FPS and its inspiration, the Razer Deathadder. Id call it a... mediumlarge mouse. If you prefer extra large mice then this may not be big enough. The hump on the back is pronounced, so you may not like it if you prefer flatter mice. The leatherette side grips are unique and a bit plush with a little texture to help your grip. Its strange to say but this is probably the softest mouse Ive ever used because of them.Performance wise, the mouse feels as good as any other similarly priced mouse. Its got a top quality sensor and the Omron switches, which are both fairly standard for gaming mice these days. The scroll wheel has a bit of a rattle to it which is possibly the weakest link. While the specs say it weighs 110g it feels much lighter, probably because of the lack of cable, with a lot of that weight in the rear where the battery is, of course. I normally prefer mice below 100g for gaming but I had no trouble using this in shooters, MMORPGs, or anything else really. I certainly wouldnt object if HyperX managed to get the weight down in the future of course.In terms of battery life, it boasts up to 50 hours and thats likely with minimal or no RGB effects, but even with them on, Ive found I only need to charge it maybe once a week. The Qi charging support means it works with any Qi certified charger, including HyperXs own dual charging mat of course, but you can also plug it in with the included cable.Now while the mouse itself has plenty to love, theres one glaring thing about it I dont love, and thats the software to customize or update it. HyperXs NGenuity software is still in beta from what the product page says, and it shows. At present, the version this mouse uses is ONLY available on the Windows 10 app store, so older systems and Macs are out of luck. When it boots up and detects the mouse, it will likely ask for a firmware update. What it doesnt mention is that you need the mouse plugged in via USB to do that.NGenuitys customization options are fairly standard. You can adjust DPI settings and change your RGB patterns, although this mouse only has two RGB areas on it, one of which is covered when you actually use it typically.Where this software really stumbles and misses the mark though is that actually saving profiles is confusing and doesnt seem to actually work on this mouse, which supposedly has support for onboard memory. Theres no way to save any profiles to the mouse itself, meaning that once the program closes, you lose all your customization options. While thats not THAT unusual, most of the time you can tuck those programs away in the system tray and ignore them, but not NGenuity. It cannot be minimized to the system tray. It gets to stay in your taskbar if you want to enjoy your custom settings.On its own, the Pulsefire Dart is a good product, or rather it has the potential to be a really good product. It DOES work just fine without the software if youre fine with the settings it comes with by default, but without the customization, youre not really getting the whole product.If they actually manage to iron out the kinks in NGenuity or at least let it save profiles with the software off, Id definitely recommend this mouse to anyone. For now though, Id say to wait, unless you absolutely need a wireless mouse today, or you really love the shape and feel of it. It does work just fine as a plugandplay mouse, but for 99 you generally want a little more than just fine, you know
I want to love it, but I can't. I bought the HyperX Pulsedire dart about two months ago and since then I have had a love-hate relationship with the mouse. The hardware is absolutely fantastic! It has a high-quality feel, it is a bit heavy for my liking but still. The RGB lights are amazing along with the high-quality padding on the sides of the mouse. Where I run into a problem is with the software, it is absolute dog poop. I had no issues with it at first and then all of a sudden the software does not detect my mouse anymore, I called Kingston and they told me to wait for the firmware update to download but yea, that didn't work. Since then I have not been able to change any of the settings on the mouse because I am basically locked out of the mouse's software. I ... MoreI want to love it, but I can't. I bought the HyperX Pulsedire dart about two months ago and since then I have had a love-hate relationship with the mouse. The hardware is absolutely fantastic! It has a high-quality feel, it is a bit heavy for my liking but still. The RGB lights are amazing along with the high-quality padding on the sides of the mouse. Where I run into a problem is with the software, it is absolute dog poop. I had no issues with it at first and then all of a sudden the software does not detect my mouse anymore, I called Kingston and they told me to wait for the firmware update to download but yea, that didn't work. Since then I have not been able to change any of the settings on the mouse because I am basically locked out of the mouse's software. I mean seriously, even though the software is in beta it does not give you any reason for the software to not even work. Even when the software does decide to work, it is very bare-bones and only has basic functions. If you are looking for good quality, a well-priced mouse with good software from a TRUSTED company, I would recommend the Logitech G305 or G703. Paying the $100 premium for a mouse that you can't even customize is a HUGE dealbreaker. HyperX, do better!
The look and feel of this mouse is great and has a great shape. The side cushions/grips feel great and I felt that if I were to use it extensively it would feel comfortable for hours of gaming.Although I was unable to use it due to the software and wireless ability, or maybe inability.The software detects the mouse when it is plugged in via the USB-C that comes with it. But, once you try to use it wireless the software no longer detects the mouse and any keybinds and lighting profiles that have been set disappear. This made the mouse utterly useless for me as I have a discord keybind where the dpi button is and I have done that with every mouse I've owned (G502, G900, G403, Steelseries Rival 650). The G900 and Rival 650 are also wireless mice which I had no ... MoreThe look and feel of this mouse is great and has a great shape. The side cushions/grips feel great and I felt that if I were to use it extensively it would feel comfortable for hours of gaming.Although I was unable to use it due to the software and wireless ability, or maybe inability.The software detects the mouse when it is plugged in via the USB-C that comes with it. But, once you try to use it wireless the software no longer detects the mouse and any keybinds and lighting profiles that have been set disappear. This made the mouse utterly useless for me as I have a discord keybind where the dpi button is and I have done that with every mouse I've owned (G502, G900, G403, Steelseries Rival 650). The G900 and Rival 650 are also wireless mice which I had no problems using wireless and still having my keybinds intact.The Pulsefire dart also loses any dpi settings saved when plugged in going wireless. I use 400dpi in game and it defaults to the onboard settings when being used wireless and thus I cannot play with this mouse.Although it seems as though this can be fixed with firmware updates/software updates I don't see that coming anytime soon. If I wanted a wired mouse I would have bought a wired mouse. I'm sure HyperX will find the solution to this but I hoped it would be sooner rather than later.
I'm incredibly picky when it comes to mice and I've learned there's no such thing as a perfect one that will work for every user.I've always been pleasantly surprised by HyperX products and their tendency to perform well even against more expensive competitors. They often focus on performance over bells and whistles, which I appreciate. They're not busy or over-designed but still feel like premium products.The first and foremost thing I look for in a mouse is the shape and feel in my hand. A mouse with tons of features that feels awkward or uncomfortable to hold is useless. For a right-handed user with fairly large hands, it's fairly comfortable and familiar in shape. It's smaller than HyperX's Pulsefire FPS and its inspiration, the Razer Deathadder. I'd call it ... MoreI'm incredibly picky when it comes to mice and I've learned there's no such thing as a perfect one that will work for every user.I've always been pleasantly surprised by HyperX products and their tendency to perform well even against more expensive competitors. They often focus on performance over bells and whistles, which I appreciate. They're not busy or over-designed but still feel like premium products.The first and foremost thing I look for in a mouse is the shape and feel in my hand. A mouse with tons of features that feels awkward or uncomfortable to hold is useless. For a right-handed user with fairly large hands, it's fairly comfortable and familiar in shape. It's smaller than HyperX's Pulsefire FPS and its inspiration, the Razer Deathadder. I'd call it a... medium-large mouse. If you prefer extra large mice then this may not be big enough. The hump on the back is pronounced, so you may not like it if you prefer flatter mice. The leatherette side grips are unique and a bit plush with a little texture to help your grip. It's strange to say but this is probably the softest mouse I've ever used because of them.Performance wise, the mouse feels as good as any other similarly priced mouse. It's got a top quality sensor and the Omron switches, which are both fairly standard for gaming mice these days. The scroll wheel has a bit of a rattle to it which is possibly the weakest link. While the specs say it weighs 110g it feels much lighter, probably because of the lack of cable, with a lot of that weight in the rear where the battery is, of course. I normally prefer mice below 100g for gaming but I had no trouble using this in shooters, MMORPGs, or anything else really. I certainly wouldn't object if HyperX managed to get the weight down in the future of course.In terms of battery life, it boasts up to 50 hours and that's likely with minimal or no RGB effects, but even with them on, I've found I only need to charge it maybe once a week. The Qi charging support means it works with any Qi certified charger, including HyperX's own dual charging mat of course, but you can also plug it in with the included cable.Now while the mouse itself has plenty to love, there's one glaring thing about it I don't love, and that's the software to customize or update it. HyperX's NGenuity software is still in beta from what the product page says, and it shows. At present, the version this mouse uses is ONLY available on the Windows 10 app store, so older systems and Macs are out of luck. When it boots up and detects the mouse, it will likely ask for a firmware update. What it doesn't mention is that you need the mouse plugged in via USB to do that.NGenuity's customization options are fairly standard. You can adjust DPI settings and change your RGB patterns, although this mouse only has two RGB areas on it, one of which is covered when you actually use it typically.Where this software really stumbles and misses the mark though is that actually saving profiles is confusing and doesn't seem to actually work on this mouse, which supposedly has support for onboard memory. There's no way to save any profiles to the mouse itself, meaning that once the program closes, you lose all your customization options. While that's not THAT unusual, most of the time you can tuck those programs away in the system tray and ignore them, but not NGenuity. It cannot be minimized to the system tray. It gets to stay in your taskbar if you want to enjoy your custom settings.On its own, the Pulsefire Dart is a good product, or rather it has the potential to be a really good product. It DOES work just fine without the software if you're fine with the settings it comes with by default, but without the customization, you're not really getting the whole product.If they actually manage to iron out the kinks in NGenuity or at least let it save profiles with the software off, I'd definitely recommend this mouse to anyone. For now though, I'd say to wait, unless you absolutely need a wireless mouse today, or you really love the shape and feel of it. It does work just fine as a plug-and-play mouse, but for $99 you generally want a little more than "just fine", you know?
| Connectivity Type | Wired |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Compatibility | Xbox Series X|S™, PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™ |
| Cable Length | 1.8 m |
| Supported Devices | PC |
