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Mad Catz R.A.T.

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User ratings:
26
4.1 out of 5
26 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.5 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
12 %
4 stars
62 %
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Pros

  • click latency is decent
  • an interesting and unique design
  • its performance is excellent and quite customizable to your preference

Cons

  • also not a lot in the form of a chassis
  • Takes some getting used to
  • with some titles that require lightning movements like a first-person shooter

Key specs

  • 8200 dpi
  • yes
  • 1
  • 90 g
  • Laser

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Mad Catz R.A.T. - Pros & Cons

Mad Catz R.A.T.

Pros

  • click latency is decent
  • an interesting and unique design
  • its performance is excellent and quite customizable to your preference
  • modular body is great as you can change its shape and size to your preference
  • it feels very sturdy
  • mice are universally suitable for all hand sizes using any grip type
  • The side scroller is similarly excellent for navigating spreadsheets and the like
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips

Cons

  • also not a lot in the form of a chassis
  • Takes some getting used to
  • with some titles that require lightning movements like a first-person shooter
  • connection just requires you to plug in the dongle
  • ugly and unrefined
  • the RAT to feel unsteady and tilt to the side
  • not permanently
  • RGB effects are pretty bare bones
  • only
  • easy to get lost in fine tuning your setup
  • no the + version

Mad Catz R.A.T. - Technical Overview

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IconOperating resolution
8200 dpi
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Redragon Ranger
Operating resolution: 124000 dpi
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90 g
Best:
Dicota Twister
Weight: 0.07 g

Mad Catz - Video Reviews (9)

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Mad Catz R.A.T. - Full Specifications

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General
Type of motion sensorLaser
Device interfaceUSB Type-A
PurposeGaming
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Features
Programmable mouse buttonsyes
Mac compatibility
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
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Dimensions
Weight3.17 oz
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Technical details
Operating resolution8200.0 dpi
Buttons typePressed buttons
Scroll wheelyes
Number of wheels1
Scroll typeWheel
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Blue
Form factorRight-hand

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Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.5
Based on 10 reviews
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Mad Catz R.A.T. CGMagazine
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CGMagazine
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The Mad Catz Rat 6+ feels like a relic of the early 2010s both in its try-hard design and its clunky execution.

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 11.12.2019
Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ Review
3.6

The Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ is a unique looking mouse that has a very futuristic design. Its body is modular, meaning you can move around pieces to change its shape a...

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ Gaming Mouse Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.08.2019
Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ Gaming Mouse Review
4.0

With a unique look and parts you can swap out for comfort, the Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ is a high-end gaming mouse that should tickle tinkerers, as well as players seeking lots of buttons and flexibility.

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ ADV Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 05.02.2021
Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ ADV Review
4.0

Much like previous Mad Catz mice, the R.A.T. 8+ ADV is big on customization. Both weight and shape can be adjusted, along with the ability to program all 11 buttons. PixArt's PMW3389 and a polling rate of up to 2000 Hz promise top-tier tracking.

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz RAT 1 gaming mouse review: Gorgeous, portable and very affordable
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Windows Central
Published: 09.01.2018
Mad Catz RAT 1 gaming mouse review: Gorgeous, portable and very affordable

The RAT 1 by Mad Catz is the company's most affordable mouse, offering a stunning entry point for gamers. It's portable, lightweight and great to look at. But it's not perfect.

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz The Authentic R.A.T. Air Review: Call an Exterminator
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 27.05.2020
Mad Catz The Authentic R.A.T. Air Review: Call an Exterminator
2.0

Someone call that cat on this R.A.T.

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz RAT Air review
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TechRadar
Published: 06.07.2020
Mad Catz RAT Air review
2.0

Mad Catz RAT Air sadly disappoints

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz R.A.T. 6+ Gaming Mouse Review - The Michael Bay of Mice
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Wccftech
Published: 25.05.2020
Mad Catz R.A.T. 6+ Gaming Mouse Review - The Michael Bay of Mice
4.0

The Mad Catz R.A.T. 6+ gaming mouse is packed full of features in a mouse that looks like it's from a sci-fi film, the question is about how it performs

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS review: The rat king of gaming mice?
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T3
Published: 10.02.2021
Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS review: The rat king of gaming mice?
4.0

Mad Catz' iconic R.A.T. gaming mouse returns once more. Can it devour the competition?

Mad Catz R.A.T. Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ review: Back from the dead
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Published: 11.03.2019
Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ review: Back from the dead
4.5

Mad Catz and its famed R.A.T. mouse return from the ravages of bankruptcy. Is the new R.A.T. worthy of the name, or just a pretender? We went hands-on to find out.

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