Venus MMO Gaming Mouse

Been four years, and wanted to say that I still love this mouse! Nothing is every 100% exactly how you want it, but this mouse has been great for four years now. I just realized how long it's been and how trouble-free the mouse has been. I haven't picked up the software in like 3 years (might not even be on my computer anymore?) but I've never needed it. The mouse has a comfortable, solid weight (and can be adjusted), tracking is great, buttons have a wonderful 'clicky' feel to them, and the grip texture is nice. Even more so, I haven't experienced any of the 'stickiness' you can sometimes get when rubberized texture starts to break down after a few years. This thing is a durable, reliable beast with a cheap price that's amazing quality for the dollar. It's DPI and sensitivity are high enough for everything but the very high-end specific type FPS games (looking at you, Counterstrike). I 100% use it for everything else. 10/10, would absolutely buy again!

I bought this mouse in early 2021, and it worked perfectly without a single issue until mid-2026, when one of the side buttons started to give me a tiny bit of trouble registering presses. That's over five years of flawless performance with heavy daily use. The mouse itself is great: good size, good weight, good texture, feels heavy duty, and has customizable lighting and DPI. This mouse has everything you want from an MMO mouse. Not only do I highly recommend this mouse, I would go as far as to say you are actively griefing yourself by buying any other mouse. The quality of the item that you are getting for this price point is borderline unbelievable.

Update: Nov 12, 2025 I have been using this mouse (now I have two and another brand but similar, Not Razers) for two years and I have no complaints. The office one that I use everyday (no games, just office clicking) have survived so far. Occasionally I have noticed that some of the programmed functions does not work. When this happens I open up the driver/program and resave. This seems to get the mouse back in line. - None of the buttons are bouncing so I am happy. - I have gotten used to the Program buttons so it is better. - I still have some problem with the mouse buttons 5 and 8 as described on the orig review. - Thumb rest still can be a bit higher so my thumbs is resting on the bottom row of buttons. Overall still a good mouse and if I need to replace this I would buy the same. Original Review: Oct 2023 I have several Razer Trinity wired Mice. They are on all my computers. I do not play games bit I like to program the buttons to do may of the repetitive clicking like copy, paste, cut and so on. All of the Razers, the left button/clicking started to bounce and I slowly replaced with cheaper mice from my used drawer. Razers are not cheap. When the mouse from my main computer started to bounce, I decided to buy a new programmable mouse. (I prefer wired although a bit clutter but I loose the dongles all the time and do not want them anymore, be it Logi, Razer, Utech or 3-D connection. I have so many and all take up a slot.) I read all the reviews that had more than 10 reviews, haha, and found this with 4.5 review with 5% 1 rating. I bought one to test it out before I buy more for the other computers. I am very happy with my buy. The shipping from Amz is always been fast but the mouse was works well. I use the 12X side buttons on Razer (why would you include 3 side to increase the price and they are cluttered in the drawer) so I duplicated the button assignment. They work well and due to my experience with the other mouse it was easy to reassign all the buttons. There was a bit of nomenclature difference so just a little stumble but ok. The mouse worked similar to Razer and will buy more after few more days. With Razer I have to download a large software to have the mouse working but with Utech (wired) the directory size is 11.6 Mb Vs 948Mb for Razer. (Geez, Give me a break!) I was surprised to find that just a driver was able to do this. I attached the screenshot for FYI. Now I have not used it much, only 1 day, so I will update as time goes. I did have an event when I clicked one of the buttons, it went to "Show Desktop" which is one of the buttons programmed. This could be that I am not used to the mouse. I will see if this happens or if other buttons misbehave. Too early to tell. This is for the Utech people or others on my thoughts: - The USB connector is long compared to Razer so it sticks out. I think being shorter does not detract from the function so should be shorter. - The cord is much thicker and stiffer so I was a bit disappointed. This also should be able to be smaller and softer. - The "Fire" button next to the left click is nice extra and works as an "enter / double click" but for me it would be much better if it was about 1/4 inch or 6 mm closer to my finger so it can be clicked easier. I honestly do not think it will interfere with left clicking - The clicking pressure is a bit more that Razer but I am sure I will get used to it. - I like the "Thumb rest" but would be better if it was raised about 3 mm the thumb is already closer to the buttons. The buttons have some pressure resistance so this would not be a issue with accidental clicking. I put a silicone foam pad to raise it and have more comfort. - The slant on the right side of the mouse can be more vertical so I can pick up the mouse with my thumb and 3rd finger in case you want to. This would not interfere with molding the case. I put another foam pad to aid in comfort and friction but due to curvature, pad is lifting off. - There is a "tactile rise" on the 5th and the 8th button but I would have preferred it a bit higher. Although it is there, I could not feel it much. They did put some thought into it so this is good. Razer does not have it so even after years of use I sometime look down. So far this is it. I like to add some follow up after more use.

Wireless Version Review: After many years, it was finally time to replace my beloved wired Venus gaming mouse. The left click button was consistently double clicking when I only clicked once, but after 7 years everything else was still working great including all the other buttons and profiles in the software. Unfortunately when I bought the same mouse last year, the software and drivers no longer work and made using the profiles and changing settings in the UtechSmart application impossible. I decided to go back to my old (although dysfunctional) one and this year decided to try the wireless version. Set up was surprisingly easy given how much trouble I had last time, I really like how the software and drivers come on a usb flashdrive now instead of on the website or a mini disc. This ensures you have some drivers that should make the mouse work in it's most basic iteration. It worked as soon as I plugged it in, and the flash drive as well. You can only have two profiles with the wireless version (and switch between then using the button on the bottom of the mouse), but all the buttons are still programmable and you can the light settings on the mouse or turn them off entirely if you don't like the feature or want to save battery, and you can do this on both the app or the mouse itself. The light also goes into sleep mode until you move it again if you don't use it for awhile but leave the mouse on. One thing I don't like is that I think it was easier to program the buttons in the old version, now you have to use macros multi-key input if you want to set hotkeys for buttons that aren't already in it's drop down menu. The buttons and scroll wheel feel as nice as I expected. The side buttons are a little less mushy than the wired version, but to be honest that never bothered me much. I don't play competitive games and like having a mouse like this for MMO's and sandbox games like Ark that have a lot of actions that we can hotkey. Overall I think this mouse will still fit my needs and I have always loved the design. The only other mouse I've ever seen that was similar is by Razr but their products have always felt really cheap for how expensive they are. This mouse is half the price and feels a lot nicer. The slightly rubberized texture feels nice in the hand and wears well over time. The curve is very ergonomic for my average to smallish sized hands. I'm really happy to have found a version that still works for me. Below is my original review for the wired version from 2015, not sure it combines them and I'm unable to write a separate/new review. I have been using this mouse for about 10 months. I'm not sure when exactly but at some point it started to turn off and on if I accidentally bumped the USB part of the cable when it was plugged in. For the longest time I thought it was just my computer's USB port (the mouse and cable itself still look physically perfect and I took very good care of it) but over the last few weeks it started to do it quite frequently when even just moving the mouse and eventually it stopped turning on all together when plugged in. At that point I realized it had been the cord all along as it would not turn on no matter what USB port I plugged it into. I had purchased an extended warranty when I bought the mouse but when I called the provider they directed me to contact the manufacturer first as they offer an 18 month warranty. It was a bit difficult to find any contact information on the UtechSmart website (and all I did find was an email address) but I was pleasantly surprised by the level of customer service I received in response. They responded within 24 hours (they were more responsive at night which I thought was a bit weird but this worked well with my schedule) and after a few email questions back and forth over the next business day agreed to send me a replacement. The replacement was sent within one business day and was sent with One Day shipping. Needless to say I was very happy as I had already been without a working mouse for my gaming for a few days. The new mouse seems to be working perfectly but there are a few differences I've noticed from the first one I received 10 months ago that I think are worth noting. The braided cord feels more durable now, the profile color selection now changes the scroll button glow as well, and the texture of the mouse itself has changed. Previously it had a smooth grip texture which I really liked but the new one has a rough/grainy texture which caught me off guard at first. After a few hours I actually came to like it better than the smooth grip the mouse had before. I have read some of the previous views as well and wanted to comment on the mouse and software itself. I have never used a Razer mouse but based on a previous experience with their products and some feedback from my friends I have never been impressed with their quality or durability (a console controller should not break after two months of normal use). I don't really play competitive online games but this mouse has been great for the games I do play (Dragon Age, Rebel Galaxy, Skyrim, Guild Wars 2, etc). I wanted a quality mouse with tons of side buttons to make it easier to get to and use a lot of skills quickly. This mouse has worked out perfectly for that. Yes, the buttons may be considered a bit squishy compared to some of the name brand mice as they are not mechanical but the keys are easy to reach and work well, after a few hours your thumb develops the muscle memory to use the side buttons without issue. Yes, you may not have quite as much control over the settings as you would with one of the name brand mice. However there are still tons of settings you do have control over and I found the software very intuitive and easy to use (especially considering I have not had much experience using these settings in the past). I love the glow feature because it helps me remember to change profiles depending on which game I want to play and it's also just aesthetically pleasing (lol!). Like all the other reviewers have said the mouse is also just super ergonomic, it is probably one of the most comfortable gaming accessories I have ever used. If you are on a budget but need a new gaming mouse this is definitely a great option. For the price, quality and level of customer service I would definitely buy again and recommend to any of my friends who are considering a customize-able gaming mouse. Update: Two years later and this mouse is still working great. I havent had any issues with ghosting or dpi like some other users have mentioned. I would highly encourage any users with these issues to contact the manufacturer to see about a replacement, every once in a while there will be a lemon. Update 5 Years Later: I have been regularly using this mouse every day for five years now with zero problems, I am actually really surprised. The cable has held up well, and I'm considering replacing it with the same model just because mine has gotten kind of gunky and gross from so many years of use. Still love this mouse. Update July 2021: I did end up purchasing a new one, but unfortunately the drivers are broken and don't recognize the mouse when you go into the customization software. Luckily my old mouse still works so when I plugged it back in, all of my settings were still saved on the old mouse which means this is an issue with the new model. In researching this issue seems to have been going on for a few months now, I hope they fix it soon. It does work as a normal mouse, but if you're buying it for it's intended purpose (gaming) you won't be able to change the settings to fit your preferred keybinds/button configurations. Very disappointed and contemplating returning and waiting to see if a new version comes out.

I just want to start this review by saying I don't play MMO's at all but play ARPGs, FPS, Strategy, and Roguelikes. After doing a ton of research on whether to get another "gaming" mouse or jump ship to a MMO Mouse, the Venus Pro seemed to be the right fit for me. My previous mouse was from Red Dragon and honestly their quality sucks and having only 2 buttons on the side of it just wasn't enough for certain games. The Venus Pro wireless is perfect as it gives you the mobility of a mobile mouse and the features of a MMO Mouse. I got this early December and I'm still getting used to it. I can say that the mouse is really comfortable even though I have slightly smaller than medium hands (Medium nitrite gloves fit me with looseness). Learning the additional 14 buttons or so is a challenge but have figured out a way to make it easier to learn. I only use the top row for shooters and make the same buttons crouch, melee, utility, etc. When playing strategy's, ARPGs, etc the additional buttons truly come in clutch and I love it! I'm still experimenting with mapping controls for certain games. Can we also take a moment to talk about how for once I can use a scroll wheel in shooters?! Like every other gaming mouse I had used before just over scrolls whenever I try swapping between primary and secondary weapons, but Venus Pro somehow fixes this issue and doesn't over scroll. However there isn't tilt scroll which is something I got used to when I got rid of all of my Razer products in 2021. The texture of the mouse feels really nice too and helps you know exactly what you're touching on the mouse. The side buttons do this in a different way by tilting the depth of each row so you know which row your thumb is on which is just genius design. The RGB is nice and not over the top. Did I mention this is my first wireless peripheral (outside of gamepads)? I was skeptical to go wireless but decided to give it a go anyways and to my surprise I do not feel any latency ever and the battery life is great. Unlike the wired version, there's no way to adjust the weight of this mouse. You'll have to get used to the weightyness. As someone that plays FPS, this was a challenge at first but I got used to lifting up the mouse during intense gaming moments (which I know this mouse isn't meant for) but SOMEHOW my aim feels a whole lot better with it. Almost feels like I'm super saiyan lmao and the last time something gave me this feeling was when I went from a 27hz TV to a 144hz gaming monitor. The only real drawback is the software. There's no real way to set key on your Keybaord as a button on the mouse, you'd have to create a 'macro' for this which does have a drawback. For example, I set the side #9 as key # 9, I've bound this action to crouch in my game but I can't hold crouch this way because I suppose it's a macro? Either way I just changed some bindings around and moved number 9 to a different side button on my keyboard to use for a dfiferent action. Also the first day I had the mouse and used the software, changing DPI mid game caused my game to tab out / frame lag in which I couldn't perform any actions for a second. I tried changing from windowed to fullscreen but same issue. The issue eventually went away but was annoying at first. I think the biggest flaw is really just the software which visually looks like it came from 2001. I rather have old looking software if it means getting a perfect mouse. So yeah I recommend this mouse as someone that had a Razer Baselisk and Red Dragon. PSA, the games I've played since getting this mouse: Path of Exile, The Finals, Modern Warfare 3, Age of Empires 4, Grim Dawn, Forza Motorsport, Risk of Rain Returns, Northgard.

As the title says, it's a great budget mouse! This has a lot of features that I just wouldn't expect at this price point, such as the 16k DPI. I don't think anyone would actually use this, but it's nice to be able to if you want to get weird on low settings in a game or something. All of the programmable buttons are really easy to push once you get the feel for the layout. The RGB, while basic, is very nice to look at. I generally keep my RGB off to get better battery life. I can't comment on the battery life just yet as I just got it, but it came with 90-100% charge out of the box so that was nice. It was very much a plug-and-play experience, I popped in the wireless dongle that came with it, and it immediately connected. I did install the drivers first before doing that, but it would more than likely work without doing that first. I find this mouse very comfortable in the hand while using it; the size of it, I feel, is perfect for someone with larger hands. However, if you are someone with small to medium-sized hands I would probably look elsewhere unless you use a claw grip. I have larger hands and use the palm grip, so this mouse is perfect for me. The scroll wheel seems fine; matter of fact, the entire construction seems very sturdy, and the texture of the plastic feels nice as well- a pretty gripy feeling. So far, this is a no-brainer for people looking for an MMO or a productivity mouse; you can set the side buttons to whatever you want, it seems through the software for all of them. It is worth noting that while the scroll wheel feels fine, it does not offer a tilt option, so you do lose those two buttons, which I am slightly sad about as I typically set the tilt to my page back and page forward. Overall, I'm satisfied with this mouse. I've played a couple of games of Bodycam as well as some Guild Wars 2 and other games I typically play most often, and it feels great; I was relieved to see that I don't feel really any difference playing the faster FPSs even with a heavier mouse. I'm coming from a SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless, and I have to say, I am satisfied.

The little ridge at the bottom is what makes this mmo mouse rule. My relaxed palm grip (I think, grip styles are kind of confusing), means I rest my palm on the mousepad, which means I need the thumb to hold the mouse. This is a problem on the Razer Naga or Corsair Scimitar, where I have to grip buttons or change how I hold the mouse. The little thumb ridge on this solves the problem like no other mmo mouse I've tried. I'm so happy. Scroll wheel's okay. Not a ton of feedback like my orachi v2 but enough for effective scrolling. Buttons need a little umph to press but that's okay. Took me about an hour to get used to it and now it's fine. Software is a little problematic on a 4k screen. I literally had to change to 1440 resolution to see what the controls say. Feels premium. I like the textured surface though I haven't used it with sweaty hands yet. Not too heavy. As long as I get a long life out of it, I'm in MMO heaven. Not too big for my average sized hands. And wow is the price right. A no brainer for a relaxed grip style.

I recently purchased the Venus Pro as an alternative to the Logitech G600, which I've used exclusively for the past 5 years. The reason for my switch was because of the G600 - one of my mouse's microswitch was worn out after 5 years, so I purchased a new one. The new one ended up having problems with the side buttons where they activated automatically, so I returned it. In the mean time, I used a spare that I had, which was probably around 4 years old and barely had any use on it but somehow also had its microswitch worn out (this was not a PC issue since the problem occurred on both my desktop and laptop). This made me think that the G600 had some planned obsolescence to it and made me look for an alternative. So here I am today with a new mouse. I purchased this one because of the side buttons, which are very similar to the G600 and I will be comparing some features between the Venus Pro and the G600 because I feel that is probably what people are looking for. Note that some of the cons are simply comparisons between the Venus and the G600 - not that it is necessarily a bad thing Venus: Exteriors Pros - It just feels nice; there is somewhat of a grainy texture on the left and right mouse button that gives some friction. Personally, I like it and think it would feel good during heavy gaming sessions where your fingers are sweating a little bit. - The RGB is fully customizeable through their program (same as G600). There is the option to turn on the mouse without RGB lights to save battery power. - There is the option to go wireless! I cannot confirm how long the battery life is, but from other reviewers it seems like about 3 days of heavy use. - Length of the cord is decently long but is about a full mouse length shorter than the G600. - Comes with a nice bag for travel purposes - Weight is good, similar to G600. Exterior Cons - The side buttons don't "feel" as nice as the G600. The venus has smoother side buttons with less distinct ridges, especially with 10-12. I do think this is a big issue since the side buttons are very important in an MMO, especially if you're playing competitively. Pressing the Venus side buttons is also a little more stiff. - BIG CON: the Venus has a little hole to attach the wireless USB dongle. However, when putting that dongle into the mouse, it elevates the mouse and thus causes the laser to malfunction preventing smooth movement or even movement of the mouse entirely. I don't know why they made it this way. If I wanted to play with a wired mouse or play while charging the mouse, then I'd still have to keep the dongle in my USB port or risk losing it somewhere. - They came with sticker padding to put on the under side of the mouse, but using those stickers produces the same problem as the one listed above. Are they supposed to be back up for if the original padding gets destroyed? I guess it's not so much a con as it is a ???. Functionality Pros - There are 13 fully customizeable buttons, 16 if you include the right, left, and middle mouse button. I think for the average user, this should be more than enough, but more details are below in the cons - You can create macros in their program (same as G600 program) - You can adjust 5 levels of DPI, which can be adjusted on the fly using the arrow buttons on the mouse right underneath the scroll wheel. You can also adjust the mouse sensitivity, scrolling speed, an double-click speed in their program Functionality Cons - As I mentioned before, the average user should have no problem utilizing 13 extra buttons on a mouse - most do not need any more. I personally like having more and have used them in MMO's like World of Warcraft. The G600 offers a "g-shift" button, which is a "click and hold" feature to the right of its right mouse button that, when held down, changes the whole key settings/bindings, thus allowing buttons 1-12 (+7 of its own) buttons to be bound to other commands. As I mentioned, this probably isn't a big deal to the average MMO user. - A functionality issue that I particularly dislike though is that the DPI buttons cannot be assigned to something else. On my G600, I have those assigned and use them often as I don't need to change my DPI for anything. - The G600 offers a way to tilt the mouse scroll wheel to the left or right with the default command being "back" and "forward", which I use frequently. The venus does not offer this ability with its scroll wheel, although it can be assigned to one of its 12 side buttons. - The UI of the venus program is not nearly as nice as compared to the Logitech Gaming Software. But to be fair, I believe LGS was supposedly shifted over in favor of some new program called Logitech Hub or something of the sort? I used it once and hated it and went back to LGS. Overall I think for the price and for the average user, it is and can be a great mouse. The comparable mouse on the market would be the G600, which at full price is a little more than 150% the cost of this mouse at full price (G600 $79.99 vs Venus $49.99), however most of the time I've found the G600 to be on sale with my cheapest purchase at around $23 and average at $49. Due to my recent frustrations with the G600 in the microswitches and side button malfunction, I'm wary to recommend that mouse now. But time will tell with the Venus in terms of its quality compared to the G600. I've purchased another G600 for my main desktop since the lack in buttons for my MMO's on the Venus just won't cut it and I've relegated the Venus for my laptop use.

【総評】 普段使いは非常に快適です。 以前Redragonの同型機で初期不良を引いたため、少し割高でしたが評価の良いこちらを購入。 結果、右クリックもサイドボタンも正常で「当たり」を引けました。 【設定・マクロ】 ブラウジング特化の設定にしています。 画像のように、クリック後にウィンドウを閉じるマクロや、秒間3回の連打マクロも作成可能です。 ただし、設定ソフトは少し不安定で、マクロ作成中に止まることがありました。 また、Windowsキーを割り当てると表示が「ÿ」と化けるバグ（画像参照）もありますが、動作自体は問題ありません。 【その他】 替えのソールが付属しているのが地味に嬉しいポイント。 チャタリング発生時の分解清掃用に大切に保管しておきます。 設定さえ済んでしまえば、マットな質感と多ボタンの利便性で手放せない一台になります。

Bought this mouse as I recently got into MMORPGs and it was recommended by a friend. Seemed more value for money as compared to other gaming mice with similar functions. Am very happy with the product as it came in good condition and setup was fairly straightforward. Shape is ergonomical and my hand can rest comfortably on it. The surface was rougher than I expected, but over time I grew to appreciate that it provides my hand with a better grip especially with the humid weather. Setting up of macro keys took a while to figure out but not a big issue. Overall a great product and I'll be hard pressed to find a better product for the price.

Extremely high quality mouse for it's price. I'll be choosing this over most large brands now.

Mouse del tutto competitivo rispetto alla concorrenza e superiore come prezzo, meno della metà del suo equivalente Logitech e i materiali non sono da meno! Parte opaca della superficie piuttosto ruvida, forse unico fattore che non da il classico feeling da mouse mediocre, credo sia stato fatto apposta per garantire un migliore grip anche in fasi concitate del gioco, mentre per uso normale per qualcuno potrebbe essere un po' fastidioso, per altri l'opposto, per me... credo che "liscerò" il problema con un uso massiccio del mouse in questione, dato che ho già creato al volo 3 profili e non credo che mi basteranno, a tal punto risulta molto comoda la possibilità di esportare ed importare file di configurazione con inclusi i profili utente, per un totale di profili praticamente infinito, o quasi. Tasti laterali adatti per dita fini, ed io non le ho, ma sono riuscito cmq ad abituarmici in fretta, attenzione alla sensazione iniziale di non essere in grado di premerli con precisione, in realtà sono grossi abbastanza da poterli selezionare individualmente, serve solo un po' di allenamento, a me è bastata mezz'ora. Programmazione TOTALE di TUTTI i tasti, e qui è stato fatto un ottimo lavoro col programma dei driver, andate sul sito loro e scaricatevi l'installazione, vi ritroverete un utile programma nella tray o sul desktop (a vostra scelta), ci sono altre immagini di altri utenti qui in giro, quindi non starò a ripostare le stesse cose, le luci sono forse l'unica pecca, dato che la zona illuminata in realtà non è un led, ma una "finestra" translucida, dalla quale però si evincono le forme indistinte dei led sotto, specialmente dal logo, rotellina centrale ok, feeling basilare senza grosse cose, design della rotellina simpatico, i tasti laterali, che si illuminao anche essi, pare ricevano solo luce indiretta dai led principali, infatti risultano essere un po' sottotono, cmq si notano ugualmente sia al buio, che in condizioni di luce non eccessive. led di regolazione della risoluzione sempre rossi, e questo è interessante, stacca dal sistema di illuminazione, io che adoro gli estetismi dell'ultra-tecnologico adoro questa cosa. Verdetto? Compratelo!!!

Buyer beware - if you live outside of the US, be prepared to pay twice as much to return (or more). Reason for return - cord is VERY stiff, makes it difficult to use. If you lift your hand off, mouse moves as stiff cable pushes it. Too bad as the mouse itself is nice, but the cord ruins it.