ZLOT Vertical Gaming Mouse,Wired RGB Ergonomic USB Joystick Programmable Laser Gaming Mice,6+1 Design,11 Buttons,1000 Hz Max Polling Rate,10000 Max DPI,Upgraded Version for Computer Gamers,Black

I LOVE this mouse. It has replaced my Evoluent Ergonomic mouse as a daily driver (for work - software developer). It's almost replaced my Logitech G604/G602 for gaming (World of Warcraft). I expect it to fully replace my gaming mouse once I re-learn all the muscle memory. If you're a parent looking for a cheap mouse for your kid, you can't go wrong with this one.I wasn't expecting much at this price point, but this mouse is a great option for anybody. It feels good in my large hand, doesn't stress my wrist at all. Cursor tracks great with default settings on lowest sensitivity. Had to download the software from a Chinese website (thank you Google Translate!), but once I got it installed, it's all in English. I was able to re-map the D-stick to numpad keys, which I then keybind in World of Warcraft. It took all of an hour and replaced my old Logitech G602 when it died at a bad time. I'm currently using this to tank mythic+ WoW dungeons, using the D-stick for many core abilities. Much more than I expected for $30, and still the only ergonomic mouse I can find with enough buttons to be useful for WoW.The Cons:* The directional stick ... isn't actually one. It doesn't show up in Windows as an actual directional stick (like an Xbox/PS controller would - with an X and Y axis). Rather, it's just 4 buttons (WASD). For my purposes, this is fine (I want it to just trigger buttons) but still feel I'd be better off with just 5 buttons than the "D stick that isn't actually a D stick". Maybe this can be changed in the software and I just didn't dig deep enough? As other reviewers point out, the "dead zone" of this D stick makes it feel a bit cumbersome.* The RGB color settings are quite limited. Personally, I don't use any of that. But if you want a super fancy customizable RGB mouse, this isn't the one for you (also, expect to pay at least double).* The software is definitely not nearly as pretty as the Logitech equivalent. Functionally it's comparable (macros, key rebinds, change DPI settings), just not quite as polished. Honestly this didn't bother me at all (I figured it out easy enough), and the mouse will function just fine without the software. You only need the software if you want to customize what each button does. Once that's done, the settings are actually saved to the mouse's internal memory, so you never need the software again!* The button right underneath the scroll wheel is a bit tricky to reach. That's probably by design (the default is for this to change cursor speed/DPI). I have re-bound it to my "Taunt" ability in WoW, and sometimes it's hard to reach in the heat of the moment. I am slowly re-leaning how to press it with the underside of my middle finger knuckle which is actually very comfortable/ergonomic.

*(NOTE: the review asks me to rate "battery life" but this is a wired mouse, so not at all relevant. I just rated it "5 stars" because I wasn't sure what else to do)*This mouse is great for some things, but less great for others. I bought it due to having wrist and arm pain in my right hand from working in front of a computer all day. I do quite a bit of gaming in my free time, so I needed a more ergonomic mouse to avoid carpal tunnel. I've used it every day for a few weeks, and so far, I'd say it's worth the money!Pros:-Very comfortable. My wrist pain had subsided in a matter of days. I've never been diagnosed with carpal tunnel, but I can imagine a mouse like this would help reduce pain, based on my own experience.-Smooth and precise. Adjustable DPI is nice for those wanting to avoid digging around in menus to tweak mouse sensitivity.-Color changing LED's are cool. Don't really serve a purpose, but it's always fun to have something that looks nice!-Plug and play! I didn't have to install any software or update drivers. It started working as soon as I plugged it in!- I adjusted very quickly to this "vertical" mouse. It takes some getting used to, but I certainly never felt like I was "starting over".-Cons: This first one is less of a "con" as it is just a reality of a vertical mouse. This thing is quite tall. So tall, in fact, that it doesn't fit under my desk when I try to close the keyboard tray. This is really more of a minor annoyance than anything, as a smaller mouse would be less comfortable. But it's something to be aware of when considering a purchase.-Joystick isn't very useful. I knew this would probably be the case when buying it, but I just wanted to try it out all the same! The joystick is mapped to "WASD" by default, and it worked as advertised. The problem is, you can only trigger one key at a time. When playing games, one might want to move forward while also strafing to the left (i.e. moving diagonally). This is not possible with this joystick. I've also seen people complain that it doesn't work like a joystick should. Well, that's because it's NOT a joystick in the true sense. It's not like a stick on a console controller, it's only four buttons that can bet triggered via a small stick. So, using it for movement in some games might not work so well, but perhaps mapping the buttons to other keys could be useful depending on what game you're playing. The joystick also has a click function, but I sometimes find it hard to activate without also activating one of the directional keys by mistake.-The thumb buttons are nice, but the forward one is quite hard to reach. It's nice that they're there, but I'd prefer they be back slightly to make them more practical. The back thumb button is easily reachable, thankfully. My hands are perhaps slightly above average in size (I am a 5'9" male), so I'd imagine most users would find the front thumb button hard to reach.- I wouldn't recommend this mouse for serious gaming. For example, I can play a more laid-back game like "Satisfactory" with no problems. But as soon as I get into something requiring quick, precise mouse movements, such as "League of Legends" this mouse just doesn't cut it anymore. Perhaps, given enough time, I'd be able to master it. But it's not worth re-learning all my muscle memory for such hardcore games. For those, I just switch back to my old mouse and everything is fine. I play them infrequently enough that my wrist pain hasn't returned.TL;DR: This is a comfortable ergonomic mouse that virtually eliminated my wrist pain! While useable for most gaming, I found it much more practical to use my old mouse for games requiring fast, precise movement (think League of Legends). As for the joystick, it's really just a gimmick that's fun, but not particularly useful. You're probably better off buying the cheaper model without the joystick, unless you REALLY want to have a few extra buttons to play with. I use mine for everyday office use, as well as casual gaming, and I LOVE it for those purposes. Just don't expect it to replace your old mouse if you're heavily into competitive gaming.

So, I bought this mouse a while ago and have been using it extensively ever since. Not on fast-twitch shooters, mind you, mainly the ME Trilogy and Diablo 3, but I absolutely loved it and am ordering another one and here's why. In terms of ergonomics and functionality it does everything I need it to do. Give me 1000hz polling, high-dpi settings, and a vertical feel. Check, check, and check. The software is kind of annoying in that it legit looks like malware even though it's not, and the right and left buttons are alright. Now, why am I rating 5 stars? The joystick. No, seriously, the joystick. I found myself gravitating towards this mouse over other options simply because I could bind the number keys to the joystick. Meaning I could throw out skills that are bound to the number pad without having to take my hand off of WASD. This made casting spells in Mass Effect feel freaking GOOD as opposed to clunky, especially when I started binding squadmate skills to some of the buttons for combo purposes. If that sounds like I'm using it like an MMO mouse it's because I am. I loved the razer Naga, it was by far my favorite MMO mouse, but after switching to vertical mice I found myself missing that type of functionality. With this mouse I've gained some of it back, and that makes me really satisfied. So, until one of the top manufacturers starts making vertical gaming MMO mice (I won't hold my breath), with this one I will stay. Also, fun fact, it's apparently quite easy to modify this mouse if you know what you're doing. Look it up on reddit; there's a guy that swapped out the switches for left and right click as well as adding better feet.