Keyboard and Mouse

The classic way to play games on your computer. Every modern PC has a pair of them. Laptops come with a keyboard and a trackpad built-in.

A pair of regular keyboard and mouse are fine with most games, but maybe you want something more special, something made with gaming in mind. If that´s the case, this page lists a collection of keyboards and mice made for gaming. Click on the model´s name or picture of each accessory to go to their respective offsite store page.

Wired Keyboards

These are keyboards that are connected to the computer by a cable, usually a USB one. Their advantages are not having to deal with batteries or any possible input lag between you and the game.

Model	Characteristics	Company
Edge Split Keyboard.	A keyboard split in two to facilitate gaming, as it allows you to put the right half away and bring the mouse closer. Has backlit keys and wrist rests.	KINESIS
Huntsman Elite	Is spill resistant, has backlit keys and programmable buttons. Comes with a leather wrist rest.Allows 5 profiles.	Razer
Apex 7	OLED keyboard with a magnetic wrist rest and backlit keys.	SteelSeries
K70	Allows you to store three different profiles. Has backlit keys.	Corsair
ROG Strix	Has programmable keys and memory for up to 6 macro profiles. Has backlit keys.	Asus
Alloy Elite	Has backlit keys and a dynamic light bar. Can hold up to 3 macro profiles. Comes with a detachable wrist rest	HyperX
MK-750-GKCM1	Comes with a retractable wrist rest and backlit keys.	Cooler Master
K95	Has a detachable wrist rest and programmable macro keys. Comes with backlit keys.	Corsair
Anne Pro 2	Is both wired and wireless. Has backlit keys and allows for groups of macros.	Obinslab
BlackWidow	Is spill resistant, has backlit keys and programmable buttons. Comes with a leather wrist rest.	Razer
K68	Is spill resistant. Has backlit keys.	Corsair
K840	Has reprogrammable keys.	Logitech
K556	Waterproof and with backlit keys	Redragon
K557	Has programmable macro keys and backlit keys. It is wireless via Bluetooth.	Corsair
K68	Compact	Corsair
K55	Has programmable macro keys and backlit keys.	Corsair
Storm Devastator 3	Has color customizable backlit keys and comes with a mouse.	COOLMASTER
Cynosa Chroma	Is spill resistant, has backlit keys and programmable buttons.	Razer
K552-RGB	Compact keyboard with backlit keys	Redragon
Keyboard Rainbow	Includes a mouse. Has backlit keys.	Havit
S101	Includes a mouse. Has backlit keys.	Redragon
K120	Classic wired keyboard.	Logitech

Wireless Keyboards

Model	Characteristics	Company
Mini USB Keyboard	A compact wireless keyboard.	AODOOR
K104	Splash resistant keyboard that comes with a mouse.	Eagletec
K400	Wireless keyboard with a touch pad.	Logitech
Bluetooth Keyboard	Portable Bluetooth keyboard	Fosmon
Wireless Keyboard	Thin and with a six month battery life.	Arteck
K 330	Keyboard and mouse with a palm rest and long battery life (18+ months)	Logitech
G613	Has six programmable keys and can connect via Bluetooth. Comes with an integrated palm rest.	Logitech
K350	Keyboard with curved layout and three years of battery life.	Logitech
Turret	Has backlit keys and comes with a retractable mouse pad. Also comes with a mouse.	Razer

Wired Mouse

Same concept as the wired keyboards, but with a mouse. These are mice that are connected to the PC with a cable. No batteries needed, just plug and play.

Model	Characteristics	Company
Gaming Mouse	Has customizable RGB backlights and six buttons.	VersionTECH
M601	Has five programmable buttons and 5 profiles. Has a system to modify the weight of the mouse to customize its inertia when moving.	Redragon
Wired Mouse	Comes with 7 programmable buttons and has LED backlist.	PICTEK
DRAKONIA	Has eleven programmable buttons, LED lights and internal memory for 5 profiles.	Sharkoon
M719	Has customizable RGB backlights and seven programmable buttons.	Redragon
G203	Has six programmable buttons and internal memory to remember the settings. Comes with adjustable backlit.	Logitech
Gaming mouse	Ten programmable buttons, five internal profiles and customizable backlight. Has a system that allows you modify the weight of the mouse to customize its inertia when moving.	TECKNET
Vertical Mouse	A vertical mouse (kind of like a Joystick) designed to be more ergonomic (places less strain on the wrist) than its horizontal peers.	J-Tech Digital
Rival 710	Has 6 programmable buttons and RGB backlighting.	SteelSeries
G402	Comes with eight programmable buttons and four DPI settings.	Logitech
M908	Has customizable color profiles for the RGB backlight. Has seven "normal" buttons and 12 programmable side buttons.	Redragon
AW558	Has 3 adjustable on the fly DPI settings and RGB backlights. Comes with 9 programmable buttons.	Alienware
R.A.T. 1	Has one internal profile for button configurations and 3 programmable buttons.	Mad Catz
FOKUS	An ambidextrous mouse that comes with eight programmable buttons and on the fly DPI shifting. Has adjustable RGB backlights. Memory for five internal profiles.	IOGEAR
Sensei 310	Ambidextrous mouse. Boasts 50 million clocks durability. Has eight programmable buttons.	SteelSeries
DeathAdder Elite	Comes with 7 programmable buttons and has customizable LED backlights. Made to last at least 50 million clicks.	Razer
Ironclaw	Has seven programmable buttons and is made to last at least 50 million clicks. Compatible with the Xbox One.	CORSAIR
M65	Has eight programmable buttons and a dedicated "sniper" button.	CORSAIR
Lancehead	Ambidextrous mouse. Has customizable color profiles. Has 8 programmable buttons. Offers on the fly DPI shifting	Razer
G502	Had a dual mode scrolling wheel to adjust the speed. Comes with eleven programmable buttons and on the fly DPI shifting.	Logitech
R.A.T. Pro S3	Boast 50 million click durability, 4 internal profiles for button configurations and eight programmable buttons.	Mad Catz
Mamba Elite	Comes with 9 programmable buttons. Has customizable color profiles and on the fly DPI shifting. Made to last at least 50 million clicks.	Razer
Rival 600	Designed to be ergonomic and has 7 programmable buttons.	SteelSeries
Scimitar	Has twelve additional programmable buttons and memory for three different profiles.	CORSAIR
R.A.T. 6	Has four profiles for button configurations and 11 programmable buttons. Durability for at least 50 million clicks.	Mad Catz
R.A.T. 8	Has four profiles for button configurations and 11 programmable buttons. Durability for at least 50 million clicks.	Mad Catz
Naga Trinity	Has 19 programmable buttons. Comes with 3 interchangeable side plates.	Razer
Viper Ultralight	Ambidextrous and light mouse. Has customizable color profiles. Has 8 programmable buttons.	Razer
G MX518	Has eight programmable buttons and memory for five profiles.	Logitech

Wireless Mouse

Mice that don´t need a cable to connect to the computer. They are connected either with Bluetooth or a USB dongle.

Wireless Mouse

Model	Characteristics	Company
N30	Retro gaming mouse inspired by the NES controller.	8Bitdo
M570	A wireless mouse that comes with a trackball.	Logitech
Vertical Mouse	A vertical mouse (kind of like a Joystick) designed to be more ergonomic (places less strain on the wrist) than its horizontal peers.	J-Tech Digital
Vertical Mouse	A vertical mouse (kind of like a Joystick) designed to be more ergonomic (places less strain on the wrist) than its horizontal peers. Is both wired and wireless.	J-Tech
Rival 650	More than 24 hours of battery per charge, has 7 programmable buttons and RGB backlighting.	SteelSeries
Dark Core	Wired and wireless modes. Compatible with the Xbox One. Has RGB backlights and 6 side buttons with an internal memory for a profile.	CORSAIR
Harpoon	Can connect with Bluetooth or an USB adapter. Has 60 hours of battery life and six programmable buttons.	CORSAIR
Ironclaw	Can connect with Bluetooth or an USB adapter. Has a contoured shape and ten programmable buttons.	CORSAIR
M570	A wireless mouse that comes with a trackball.	Logitech
G602	Has tracking technology for different surfaces. Comes with 11 programmable buttons.	Logitech
G604	Comes with 15 programmable buttons. Can reach 240 hours of battery life with one AA battery.	Logitech

Conclusion

There are a variety of options if you want to play with a mouse and keyboard specialized for gaming.

You can find keyboards with and without a wrist rest, with backlight keys and even programmable macro keys, to automatize as much as you want of your game.

For the mouse, there are ambidextrous options, vertical ones that help with wrist strain, and even some that have as many buttons as a keypad, mostly made to play MOBAS and MMOs.

There are mice and keyboards to fit any and all tastes in every price range, however, some still find them too uncomfortable. If you too and prefer to play with a regular gamepad, don´t forget to check our controller collection here. Likewise, if you want more specialized controllers, here we have wheels, joysticks and fighting sticks.