For the new readers, RAT 9 isn’t literally a “RAT” – like the animal. Unlike the real thing, this mechanical RAT from Mad Catz will take your game to a whole new level!
The Mad Catz RAT 9 is a wireless gaming mouse. It has a 2.4Ghz wireless frequency, 56000dpi sensor where you can move your pointer most at any surface with ease and with no disturbance at all. Two scroll wheels and an impressive feature sniper button for gamers where it reduces the mouse’s sensitivity to a level you customize while holding it down and instantly comes back to the default level when it is released. Hitting more headshots at games and more detailed work for artists as it seems.
The hardware has a clever light-up toggle next to the left mouse button that swaps between three preset modes, there are only five customizable buttons but there is no onboard memory to store your factory-preset variations. Also, there are four DPI(Dots Per Inch) adjustments in the mouse by default.
Rat 9 has two swappable lithium-ion battery cartridges; you socket one and put the second in a charging station that doubles as the 2.4GHz wireless transmitter. The battery life capacity is capable of being used at solid eight hours before it runs out. A flashing indicator on the side always tells you when to change the battery and a freshly charged up one is always just a 15-second swap away. The mouse automatically turns itself off after several minutes and it only takes one click to wake it up. Instantly it is ready to take shots without ever needing to press the physical switch on/off button.
Here is a product demo of Mad Catz Cyborg RAT 9 where you will see it’s features and sleek design.
Design of the RAT 9 is a one sexy mouse. It’s skeletal, metallic and almost completely asymmetrical. Most mouse is a one-size-fit-few and the RAT lets you transform itself to fit the shape of your hand. On it’s standard form it’s a modest, narrow peripheral suited for small hands or a fingertip grip style and you can transform it into a wide, elongated device in just a minute.
When it comes to comfort, RAT 9 is coated in soft-touch plastic and you can also swap for a pair of textured rubber palmand pinky grips if wanted instead. There’s a taller soft-touch palm grip for claw-style gamers to better align the wrists. This is a fairly comfortable mouse and you might not find an exact match. It depends on your preference. However, for its price of $130, not all gamers may be able to afford this baby. Expect this to be available before Christmas – perfect time to pray that Santa will give you one!
(image via macpcwiz.com)
